Food

Saturday, August 23 I have a confession to make. Pizza is my favorite food. I love it. I will eat pizza any time of day. And, although I love really good pizza, I'll also happily eat the kind smothered in oily mozzarella.   Full Story

Saturday, August 23 From 1860 until the mid-19th century, it was not unusual for farm housewives and family cooks to bake at least one batch of biscuits every day. Until sharp-edge cutters were invented, they used tin or wood circles to shape their dough.   Full Story

Saturday, August 23 Here are three little words that might give the staunchest snacker pause: Chocolate-covered bacon.   Full Story

Saturday, August 23 Canning food at home can be an intimidating process, what with that whole fear of death from a spoiled batch.   Full Story

Saturday, August 23 What would summer dining be like if we didn't have summer squash to eat raw, cooked by itself or mixed with other fresh vegetables to create the popular vegetable dishes of the season?   Full Story

Saturday, August 16 Years ago, in her garden in East Putney, my mother grew the best sweet corn. She grew enough to feed our family of six and the almost daily summertime stragglers of cousins and friends who came along.   Full Story

Saturday, August 16 If you have a large freezer, freezing vegetables right from the garden or local farm stand may be easier and longer lasting than traditional storage methods. Most vegetables can be frozen quite easily.   Full Story