When I was a kid, the town where I lived had the world’s best swimming pool. It was also the largest, an enormous 100 by 200 feet, and was designed by someone with an eye for fun. There were no water parks then, so this pool was a wonder. For example, in its ample shallow […]

Creamed Tuna Wanda Kilgore, Oxford 1/4 Cup diced onion 3 Tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 Teaspoon salt 1/4 Teaspoon pepper 1 1/3 Cups milk 1/2 Cup dairy sour cream 1 Large can tuna, drained 3 Tablespoons milk Melt butter in a saucepan and cook onions until tender.  Stir in the flour, salt and pepper.  Add […]

Very Green Bean Salad with Shallots Get those little kitchen helpers trimming the beans for you! You might just catch them eating the crunchy fresh beans raw. They will like tearing up the greens too! For anyone who loves the briny flavor of anchovies –feel free to crush 2 or 3 and add to the […]

Sweet Potato Bread This recipe makes one large loaf perfect for snacking or for breakfast on the run. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups white sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/3 cup water 1 […]

A woman, having recently borne a child, is depressed and anxious. Her husband, a doctor, decides she needs absolute rest, so arranges for them to spend the summer at a colonial mansion. Thus begins a short story, The Yellow Wallpaper, written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and published in 1892 in New England Magazine. Leaving most […]

In 1969, Elvis Presley had a 57-show engagement at the International Hotel in Las Vegas. Night after night he wowed the sold-out 2,200-seat showroom with energetic performances of his many hit songs. During the midnight show on 26 August, Elvis began to sing Are You Lonesome Tonight. All was well for the first four lines […]

Tuna and Spaghetti Casserole Dorcas Butler, Norway 1 Can cream of mushroom soup 2/3 Cup milk 2 Tablespoons minced onion 7 Ounce can tuna, drained and flaked 1 1/2 Cups cooked spaghetti 1 Cup sliced green beans, canned or frozen 2 Tablespoons buttered bread crumbs Using a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish mix soup, milk […]

This never dry baked ziti is a great way to learn how to make a simple béchamel ( white sauce) for both young and old cooks! Buy your parmesan in the block form and get grating! You will save money and have 100% delicious cheese. Baked Ziti Makes 6 servings ∙ Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted […]

Wow, Awesome – Rebates on Heat Pumps in Maine!  Wait. What’s a heat pump?             Many people are confused about heat pumps: how they work, what they do. Don’t feel bad if you are confused, because very few people seem to understand them at all. Still, they are worth understanding, because they can make a big […]