Madonna is not a Cheerio girl, Eleanor Rigby wasn’t homely, and Melanie’s pizza wasn’t burning. Madonna is a material girl, not a Cheerio girl; Eleanor Rigby, bless her heart, was one of the lonely people, not homely people; and the Rolling Stones were proclaiming, “I’ll never be your beast of burden,” not “Melanie, your pizza’s […]
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Home Cookin’
Bacon Pie Beth Gurney, Norway 12 Slices of bacon, fried crisp and crumbled 1 Cup shredded Chedar cheese 1/2 Cup chopped onion 2 Cups milk 4 Eggs 1/2 Teaspoon salt 1 Cup Bisquick 1/2 Teaspoon pepper Sprinkle bacon, cheese and onion in a greased 10″ pie plate. In a medium-size bowl beat all the remaining […]
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Healthy Cooking for the Whole Family
Homemade “Everything” Lavash Crackers This is a fun inside activity with the kids or just want to challenge yourself to make homemade crackers. This is a healthy alternative to a everything bagel with all that great flavor. No special equipment needed! Yields 20 servings, but keeps well in airtight tin or plastic bag. Ingredients: 1 […]
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Pet of the Week: M & M
Beautiful, little M & M is a six year old tortoiseshell cat that likes to stick her head into everyone’s business. When the staff at Responsible Pet Care is busy with computer work, M & M will be on the desk. When they are preparing medications she is on the exam table. She butts into […]
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Wandering: Home
I live in a typical rural Maine town. I have about 1,000 neighbors, give or take a few. We have a grocery store, a couple of gas stations, an offering of unique privately-owned eating establishments, art galleries, and a splattering of shopping opportunities. There are no traffic lights to slow down the already unhurried lifestyle most of us strive […]
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Pet of the Week: Tigger
Meet Tigger. The wonderful thing about Tigger is that he is a wonderful cat. Four year old Tigger has a particular talent. He likes to give kitty kisses. He surprises visitors when they are seated by giving them kisses on the head. Perhaps he is just trying to decide who is the sweetest. Tigger is […]
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What I’ve learned / Hyperion
In the 1993 film, Jurassic Park, Ian Malcolm, upon being introduced as a mathematician, says, “Chaotician, actually. Chaotician.” He tries to explain his field of study and in doing so, flirts with Ellie Sattler. “You’ve never heard of chaos theory?” he asks. “Non-linear equations? Strange attractions. Dr. Sattler, I refuse to believe you’re not familiar […]
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Claire’s California Kitchen
Happy Valentine’s Day to all my readers! The traditional day of love is a celebration for children as well as adults. Teaching the meaning of love to your family is more valuable than any gift you can buy in a store. Make these cookies with those you love and have a marvelous Valentine’s Day celebration! Bon […]
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Pet of the Week: Rea
When Rea is sitting pretty, people take notice. She is a beautiful dog. Rea is almost a year and a half old. She is a medium size dog with lots of energy. She knows a few basic commands such as sit and stay. The best thing about Rea is that she is easy to get […]
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Healthy Cooking for the Whole Family
Sweet Potato Skins! Students in grades K-2 in Oxford County taste-tested sweet potatoes as part of the January Pick a Better Snack Program. Here is a great recipe to reinforce that lesson. Sweet Potatoes are full of Vitamin A and C and are naturally sweet! Yields 4 servings. Ingredients: 2 medium or large sweet potatoes […]