Classic Chicken and Rice Here is a classic winter comfort food that appeals to the whole family cooked all in one baking dish so cleanup is a breeze too! Serves 4 Ingredients: Olive oil, for baking dish 2 cups whole grain brown rice, rinsed well and drained 1 large onion, chopped 2 cups low-sodium chicken […]

When my kids were young, there was a lovely walking trail in Oklahoma. It was a loop that measured almost exactly a mile. That meant you didn’t need any fancy gadgets to calculate your distance. The trail’s surface was red, compacted clay, and wide enough for a couple of strollers or runners to comfortably travel […]

There is a new, budding romance on the Energy Transition horizon – one between photovoltaics (solar panels) and agriculture (both crops and livestock). It’s further along in some other countries than in the U.S. – some foreign “Agri-voltaic” couples appear to be well on their way to a long-term commitment that could soon bear abundant […]

There is still time to enter ‘Fight the Winter Blues Bingo’ or sign up for ‘Mystery Date with a Book’ at the Norway Memorial Library. For more information, go to https://norwaymemoriallibrary.org/. If you prefer more active recreation, visit https://www.wfltmaine.org/ for Nordic Skiing Clinics, Biathlon Clinic and Race, Skijor Clinic and Race, and signups and information […]

In the gymnasium of one of our local schools, there hangs a sign that says, “Have a dream. Make a plan. Do the work.” Mozart was a genius. He achieved greatness, not because music effortlessly poured out of him, but because he–perhaps more than any other composer–was willing to “do the work.” There is a […]

Baked Eggplant Parmesan No one can resist the sight of melted cheese and tomato sauce! This version is easier and much healthier than the classic fried, labor-intensive version. Serves 6 Ingredients: Cooking spray 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs 2 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 cup grated Parmesan, divided Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 […]

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Vegetarian Chili Adjust the heat of the chili to your taste! Ingredients: serves 4 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium-large sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 4 teaspoons ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground chipotle chile (omit […]