Now Here’s a Tip – December 12, 2023

#MiddleburyCT My personal holiday rule is simple: When in doubt, leave it out. There is so much to do, and we want to cover it all, but my best memories of holidays involve the people ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – May 23, 2023

#MiddleburyCT Use a mesh bag to hold flowers in place in a vase. Just roll or wad it up and put it down in the bottom of the vase. When you are done with the flowers, you can use a ... Continue Reading →

Make meals with what you have

#Middlebury #Meals I learned of a neighborhood group, six seniors who are trying to keep themselves fed against all odds. They’ve come up with a brilliant plan: At the end of ... Continue Reading →

Enjoying Thanksgiving leftovers is easy as pie

#Middlebury #Thanksgiving #Leftovers What’s the best thing about Thanksgiving? I know we’re supposed to say it’s all the friends and loved ones gathered around the ... Continue Reading →

Make turkey salad from Thanksgiving leftovers

#Middlebury #Thanksgiving Hosting the Thanksgiving feast usually means a variety of leftovers tucked away in the refrigerator for building piled-high sandwiches. If you’re ambitious, ... Continue Reading →

Thanksgiving remix – Use those leftovers

#Middlebury #Thanksgiving When Thanksgiving is over, the most prominent reminders of the holiday are the abundant number of leftovers in containers in my refrigerator. Don’t ... Continue Reading →

Use leftovers for easy Meatless Tamale Casserole

#Middlebury Over the years, photos, reminders and kitschy magnets have covered my frig door, along with cartoons and sayings. One snippet by humorist Calvin Trillin, often described ... Continue Reading →