Buying salad dressing has become the norm in this country. Not only is it expensive but generally it is not a healthy option, since most bottled salad dressings contain preservatives and way too much sugar. Hidden sugar in store bought products leads to unexpected weight gain, diabetes and inflammation within the body. In European countries home […]

Buying salad dressing has become the norm in this country. Not only is it expensive but generally it is not a healthy option, since most bottled salad dressings contain preservatives and way too much sugar. Hidden sugar in store bought products leads to unexpected weight gain, diabetes and inflammation within the body. In European countries home […]

LIVERMORE FALLS —Treat Memorial Library is happy to announce the return of Book Club! We will now be meeting virtually over Zoom. Our current book selection is Pink Chimneys by Ardeana Hamlin, which is part of our Historical Maine series. We will meet over Zoom to discuss this selection on Thursday, November 12 at 3 […]

BOO! Happy Halloween everyone! This will be a different Halloween than we all recall because of the infamous virus. Let’s face it, we have to make the best of things as they are right now and celebrate in a different way. When fun is on your radar you will find it sooner than you think. […]

For me, September and October have not been the friendliest months. In September, allergies turned into a sinus infection. It was kind of weird being sick in the autumn. I usually reserve that adventure for February. Feeling recovered, when my girlfriend invited me to go hiking last week, I said, “Sure!” At the top of […]

I can vividly remember my Mother telling us about her childhood during the Great Depression. Those were really difficult times, jobs were scarce, food was grown at home, canning vegetables was the norm, chickens were raised as a protein source. Our country is experiencing times that could be considered close to what my Mother recalled. Interesting […]

Mexican flavors are so bright and welcoming, you want to try everything! Corn is a major player in Mexican cooking. During the time of “Day of the Dead,” elaborate dishes are prepared to bring to grave sites where families offer their food to those no longer living. I can see that this tradition would help […]

“And all at once, summer collapsed into fall” (Oscar Wilde). This quote reflects just how the last week has felt. Cold winds are shaking loose the last of autumn’s colors. It’s time to spend chilly days baking and sipping tea. Looking for new baking ideas led me to discover “chaffles.” Am I really the last […]

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” wrote L.M.Montgomery in Anne of Green Gables. I agree with this sentiment! October is one of my favorite months. I love the color of autumn, the smell of decaying leaves, and the intrigue of the heavy morning mists rolling across the pasture. As […]

A delicious fruit that sometimes gets forgotten during the summer days of luscious, colorful strawberries and plentiful blueberries, is the pear. Both Bosc and Bartlett are perfect for cooking and have a unique taste and texture. You can prepare an elegant dessert that takes little time and attention and it is magnifique! Get out your […]