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The Small Kitchen Cookbook: Page Eight

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My first foray into The Small Kitchen Cookbook was the super-straightforward Cucumber Dip. Let's break it down. https://www.instagram.com/p/BYHXu3fhpRD/?taken-by=writerjax The cucumber part wasn't hard, because we had a bumper crop in our home garden this year. In fact, other than potatoes and parsley, it was the only bumper crop we had. Did anyone else have this … Continue reading The Small Kitchen Cookbook: Page Eight

Introducing: The Small Kitchen Cookbook, page-by-page

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A whole decade ago, I blogged about visiting the Whatley Antiquarian Book Center and the books I picked up -- among them The Small Kitchen Cookbook by Nina Mortellito (published 1964). Sadly, the Book Center closed it doors in March of this year, after 25 years in business. But a few of the vintage titles … Continue reading Introducing: The Small Kitchen Cookbook, page-by-page

HVAC Trading Cards? Sure, Why Not?

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HVAC doesn't sound like the most exciting topic to write about, but it's actually pretty interesting. The industry has long been a leader in energy efficiency, for instance. New technologies are always being applied to the development of products, and in the U.S., the "Made in USA" logo truly means something -- creating not just … Continue reading HVAC Trading Cards? Sure, Why Not?

Truckin’ at Wahconah Park

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With a Memorial Day forecast that left a lot to be desired, we didn't have particularly high hopes for our outdoor-itinerary this weekend. But the clouds parted around lunchtime on Saturday, so we jetted down to historic Wahconah Park in Pittsfield, Mass. for their First Annual Food Truck Feastival and gathered some tastes, sights, and … Continue reading Truckin’ at Wahconah Park