Small Kitchen Cookbook Page 7: Crabmeat Heaven

Slowly but surely, I’m working my way through 1964’s The Small Kitchen Cookbook, attempting each recipe in no particular order to see what frugal fixins from the sixties still hold up. This week, I whipped up Crabmeat Heaven, an appetizer from page 7 of the hors d’oeuvres section that is simple, tasty, and keeps well … Continue reading Small Kitchen Cookbook Page 7: Crabmeat Heaven

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2020 Blogtoberfest Viewing, part one

As part of my own personal Blogtoberfest celebration, I try to ingest at least 31 Halloween-appropriate movies or shows in October and share the list here, for anyone looking for ideas. I think, given that I've already logged 24 spooktastic viewings, reaching 31 this year will be no problem. It’s a mix of new viewings, … Continue reading 2020 Blogtoberfest Viewing, part one

Autumn Leaf Collecting Supports Art & Science — Hilltown Families

Fall in Western Mass is when nature literally takes center stage; a destination visitors outside the area flock to because of the gorgeous dynamism of the season. The trees and their changing foliage are great connectors for kids (in a sense they connect to themselves!) to the outdoors and their sense of place. In this … Continue reading Autumn Leaf Collecting Supports Art & Science — Hilltown Families

From Banned Film to Bucolic Road-trip

TRIGGER WARNING: The Last House on the Left is a violent and exploitative horror film made in 1972. While there are no explicit mentions of violence in the post below, the plot and imagery of the film make avoiding some sensitive subjects difficult. When the unknown cast and crew of The Last House on the … Continue reading From Banned Film to Bucolic Road-trip