Now Here’s a Tip – December 26, 2023

#MiddleburyCT Before you use your grater to grate cheese, give it a quick shot of nonstick spray. It will keep the cheese from gunking up in the grater. If you need softened butter ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – May 30, 2023

#MiddleburyCT “Before traveling, I write down the numbers, expiration and contact information for any credit cards I plan to bring with me. I keep one copy hidden in my luggage, ... Continue Reading →

Make s’mores indoors

#Middlebury #S’mores For those of us who could use an unexpected surprise to chase away the winter doldrums, here’s an idea that’s hard to beat. No, it’s not ... Continue Reading →

Let’s celebrate National Peanut Butter Day

#Middlebury #PeanutButter Monday, January 24, is National Peanut Butter Day in the United States. Yes, there is a day devoted to this most humble of good-for-you foods. Peanut butter ... Continue Reading →

Hope for the best; prepare for the worst

#Middlebury #EmergencyPantry I live in Texas, in an area that has been hit recently with a massive power-grid failure, freezing temperatures, icy roads, frozen pipes, water pressure ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – June 9, 2020

#Middlebury Window frames can be tricky to clean. And they are a magnet for dust and dirt, or worse – condensation that can lead to mold. To get into the crevices, employ a toothbrush ... Continue Reading →

Eating peanut butter cured her insomnia

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: Several years ago, I attended a presentation about insomnia. A registered nurse discussed how, in her career as a nursing home nurse, she had many ... Continue Reading →