You all know how I hate to waste food. When I buy a container of ricotta cheese (2 cups) and only use 1 cup for pancakes, there’s a cup left.I had a recipe for blueberry ricotta muffins, but I … more

This time of year, we love fresh vegetables and fruits prepared any which way — steamed, sautéed, roasted, grilled or ... pickled?Yes, pickling vegetables and preserving fruits are a … more

Looking for a fun, fabulous night out with your girlfriends? We’ve got you covered. Join East Bay Events on the breathtaking grounds of Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum in Bristol, … more

“The Martian” was a pleasant surprise. I knew it would have great performances because it won two Golden Globes and Matt Damon was nominated for an Academy Award, but it also has tons of humor … more

Joel Huval shows up at his front door, three dogs rustling around his feet, with a smile as large as the muscles straining beneath his fitted T-shirt. more

I can’t remember why, but at a recent book club meeting, the subject of buttermilk came up. I always keep some in the refrigerator. “Why?” To make pancakes, of course. Another … more

I was looking for a new way to cook fish and decided to revamp a recipe I have for a crunchy Panko coating for chicken. I added lemon juice or orange juice and dried herbs. If you like a little heat, you could add some cayenne or red pepper … more

With blackberries on sale at the market for buy one, get one free, I had to give peach cobbler another try. This is a different recipe that I tweaked. I cut back the amount of sugar, which seemed exorbitant, but if the berries are really tart, you … more

I've been looking for a good pad Thai recipe for a while and finally took the parts we liked from different recipes and combined them together into a good version. This is pretty versatile. You can make it with all chicken, all shrimp, all … more

With winter finally bringing frigid temperatures, I decided to fight back with summery fruit desserts. The supermarket had blueberries (buy one, get one free), so I got two pints and made blueberry pancakes and a blueberry cake. Not bad, but I … more