METRO — A new school year has begun, which means families once again must adjust to getting out of the house to the school bus or carpool on time. It is important to begin busy days with a breakfast that will facilitate learning, but parents know convenience is important as well. Parents may ...
All summer I cooked fresh veggies on the grill. Though shorter days and cooler nights mark the end of the summer growing season, there is still time to enjoy a few late bloomers like eggplant, zucchini and cabbage which are mighty tasty baked in the oven. Turn a single eggplant into a meal for six by adding layers of ground beef and rice, onion and green peppers, tomatoes and herbs. Feed five with zucchini halves stuffed with layers of sausage, tomato and cheeses. Shredded cabbage makes a sensational side when baked with a creamy sauce, cheddar cheese and crunchy crushed corn flakes. ...
The eggplant is a great analogy for human beings. Treat them badly, and they become bitter; treat them right, and they reward you with warm earthiness. One thing is sure: the eggplant certainly divides opinion. Health platform Positively Probiotic labels them “botanical berries” due to their interior seeds, though their flavor profile makes them vegetables. Nonetheless, it is from the seeds that the eggplant’s acridity comes, causing much of this polarization. From Bitter to Bold: Eggplant Flavor Profiles Others might bristle at the mention of eggplant because of the texture: ...
HARRISBURG — This week, Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania announced that Exploremores, a rocky road ice cream–inspired sandwich cookie, will join the lineup for the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season. Filled with the flavors of chocolate and marshmallow, Exploremores reflect the spirit ...
Family Features — It’s time to tailgate. Load up your favorite yard games, put on your team’s colors and pack the cooler with drinks and game day foods to get in the spirit. For some, the real action takes place before kickoff, whether you’re in the parking lot or watching from the ...
Audience demand for “The Great British Bake Off” is 14.8 times the demand of the average TV series in the United States. When the show premiered in 2010, no one predicted it would become a global sensation with fans tuning in far beyond Britain’s borders. It’s now one of Netflix’s most-watched imports, and the show’s gentle competition and quirky charm have found an especially loyal American following. Part of the appeal is that the Bake Off feels different from the cutthroat cooking shows created in Hollywood studios. It is funny without being mean, smart without being ...
