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Celebrate summer and Labor Day with this corn and potato salad

We are almost face-to-face with Labor Day, but there’s still a sliver of summer left. And we should not waste these last days telling each other how quickly the season has flown by. Let’s spend the rest of summer and early fall eating all of the ripe, rainbow-hued produce that is ...

Cheese that costs more than steak: Parmigiano Reggiano is the new luxury flex

More than 16,000 tons of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese was exported to the United States last year. That prompted the Italy-based Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium to add a U.S.-based corporation, as well as becoming the official cheese of the Miami Open and the New York Jets. Those numbers are even more impressive when you consider the cost per pound is $24.98, nearly three times as expensive as the average cut of prime steak. The United States imported 13.4% more Parmigiano Reggiano in 2024 than the prior year. Despite being twice as expensive as American-made parmesan, the U.S. is the ...

Three ways to minimize back-to-school meal prep stress

Family Features — Back-to-school often means a few “ugh” moments for parents. From early wakeup calls and forgotten lunchboxes to extracurricular chaos, meltdowns at homework time and picky dinner eaters, easy solutions in the kitchen can help lighten the to-do list. Turn those ...

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 ...