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No grill, no problem: Five easy tailgate foods that don’t require cooking

Family Features — Tailgating season is in full swing, but not everyone has time (or space) to fire up a grill before kickoff. Whether you’re hosting friends in your driveway, tailgating without a truck or trying to simplify game-day prep, you’re not alone. According to Paul Zahn, entertaining expert, fall is the perfect time to rethink the traditional tailgate menu. “You don’t need a grill to impress your guests — you just need the right mix of crowd-pleasers, portability and no-fuss presentation,” Zahn said. “It’s all about creating a vibe that feels fun and ...

PA State Grange, recipes of excellence

The Grange Fair, in Centre Hall, is in full swing this week. I can’t make it over but hearing of it made me think how grateful I am for the Pennsylvania State Grange organization, especially the Grangers who’ve shared their favorite recipes through the years, beginning with the first ...

Stress less, snack smarter this back-to-school season

Family Features — If back-to-school season feels more overwhelming than exciting, you’re not alone. Between adjusting schedules, planning meals and organizing school supplies, it’s easy for families to feel the pressure this time of year. With the right strategies and simple ...

Why it could pay to include more chicken in your diet

METRO — Many people aspire to consume a diet that’s as healthy as possible. There’s many ways to achieve such a goal, and finding a way to consume more chicken and less red meat could be a pathway to healthier eating. Many foods pack a nutritious punch, but few main course options may ...

Fresh peach season: a cook’s delight

After wasting money on grocery store peaches that looked nice but were hard and tasteless, local peaches, exactly what a peach should be, are available. They are fragrant and sweet, with enough juice to run down the arm. Get them while they’re hot. To me peaches are one of the pure joys of summer, great in desserts with sugar and spice, and equally yummy in a salad or paired with meat or fish. However, fresh peaches do have a downside — the skin. To make those pesky skins virtually slip off score an X on the bottom of each peach (the peaches should be ripe.) Plunge the peaches ...