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The ConVal food service department uses locally grown lettuce in salads served at the high school (Staff photo by Dave Anderson)

ConVal Schools: Seeds of change found in the lunch line

Monday, May 20, 2013

PETERBOROUGH — The Caesar salads on the lunch line at ConVal High School look especially green this spring. That’s because Food Service Director Donna Reynolds is buying some of her lettuce from local farmers this year, and she’s hoping to add carrots, cucumbers, peppers and spinach before the end of the school year. “Right now, we just getting lettuce and … 0

For newbies or pros, cooking with charcoal can be a gas

Monday, May 20, 2013

Like most people, Carlotta Pini began her grilling days with propane. It was the easiest way to get started. But as soon as she got a taste and feel for using charcoal, there was no going back. Pini, the Rindge Town Administrator, also competes in amateur barbecuing and smoking competitions with her husband, but has some tips for a beginner who wants to … 0

Recipe: At Happy Valley, secret sauce is the boss

Monday, May 20, 2013

Each year as Father’s Day nears, the teachers and the young students of Happy Valley School in Peterborough head first to the pantry and then to the kitchen to concoct a sticky sweet treat that gets the summer off to a sizzling start. Here’s the recipe as shared by school director Kim Proctor. She did say she modified one ingredient to keep the … 0

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Tips for your own garden getaway

Monday, May 20, 2013

Author and healthy food advocate Michael Pollan once said, “A garden will move us to the extent it engages the imagination as well as the senses.” It’s true; a garden will awaken your senses and can often become … 0

The art of making a fruit pizza. (Staff photo by Tim Goodwin)

Large cookie-crust pizza, extra berries

Monday, May 20, 2013

If you are like me, it is hard to stay away from sweets. But not too long ago I was introduced to this tasty treat. And while this fruit pizza definitely fits into the dessert category, there is … 0

When you’re in a pickle, just make your own

Monday, May 20, 2013

If you were to ask me what I prepare for our family meals during the hot summer months, I would reply, “whatever doesn’t have to be cooked.” I do love to cook, but I hate standing at my … 0

School Menus

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

conval schools Elementary and middle Monday: Chicken fingers, rice pilaf, black beans, cucumber, pineapple Tuesday: Cheeseburger, potato wedges, baby carrots, grapes Wednesday: Rotini/meat sauce, spinach/romaine salad, garlic bread, peaches Thursday: Barbecued chicken/flat bread, broccoli, chickpeas, kiwi Friday: Cheese dippers/marinara sauce, hot past, celery, pears Every day: Fruit and … 0

School lunch menus: April 25, 2013

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

St. Patrick School, jaffrey Monday: Macaroni/cheese, zesty carrots, roll Tuesday: Chicken tacos w/cheese, cornbread Wednesday: Egg/cheese on English muffin, Tater Tots Thursday: Pasta w/broccoli and chicken Alfredo sauce, garlic bread Friday: St. Pat’s pizza w/optional pepperoni, garden salad Every day: Fruit and milk conval schools Elementary and middle … 0

Column: Making my mother’s recipe my own with organic, local ingredients

Monday, April 22, 2013

As is the case for most young women, I learned how to cook from my mother. She taught me how to stretch a dollar and make a healthy meal for the whole family. We always had vegetables, animal … 0

Dublin: Learn to make cheese

Monday, April 15, 2013

Join cheesemaker and organic farmer Carol Lake at Dancing Dog Farm for a unique culinary experience. At our hands-on Beginner Soft Cheesemaking Class, attendees will learn to make a remarkably simple and tasty yogurt cheese called “labneh,” quick, easy and economical ricotta, a versatile pressed cheese from India … 0

Boiling maple syrup at Peterborough Elementary School (Staff photo by Dave Anderson)

CONVAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: A taste of what it takes

Monday, April 8, 2013

PETERBOROUGH — “We’ll make a few gallons today,” Ben Fisk said on Wednesday, as he poured a container of sap into a tub of maple syrup boiling furiously outside the back door of Peterborough Elementary School. “This is … 0

GBS student vital part of supper

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

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Dinner play planned for April 12-13 at Wilton church

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

A spring dinner play is planned for April 12 and 13 at the Second Congregational Church. A traditional turkey dinner will be served accompanied by a two-act play entitled “Loco-motion, Commotion, Dr. Gorilla and Me.” The play is a farce based on old mystery-thriller movies on late night … 0

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