Food

Kimberly Graham Kim Graham lives in Dublin with her husband, Jim, and their two children. The couple hails from New Brunswick, Canada. This column chronicles their first-ever adventures in farming. For more about the farm, see www.oxbowfarmnh.com.

Peterborough: Young foodies fare well

Monday, June 17, 2013

They may have been the youngest ones at the Monadnock Up in Smoke BBQ Festival competition, but they smoked out their competitors. The sixth through eighth graders on The Well School’s Competition Grilling Team won first place in the burger category and finished seventh overall. The competition was stiff at the Cheshire Fairgrounds in Swanzey the weekend of May 31 through June 2. Thirty-three teams vied for the top spot in the categories of appetizer, chicken wings, “must have bacon” and hamburger. One team included the winner of the 2011 World Barbecue Competition, but none of the other groups of competitors included children. Heading into … 0

Harris Welden, owner of the Pearl Restaurant in Peterborough, is conducting a five-class fundraiser called Food Art for Kids Art to help local elementary school arts programs. (Staff photo by Tim Goodwin)

Feeding an  artistic spirit

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

It all came about one night last November. Harris Welden, the owner and executive chef of the Pearl Restaurant and Oyster Bar in Peterborough, was talking with one of his servers, Sam Pikcilingis, about her day job. Pikcilingis is the art teacher at Rindge Memorial School and she was telling Welden about her … 0

School Menus

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

conval schools Elementary and middle Monday: Hot dog, baked beans, cucumber, apple Tuesday: Elem: Chicken fingers, broccoli salad, baby carrots, pineapple Middle: Cook’s choice, rice pilaf, broccoli salad, baby carrots, pineapple Wednesday: Cheeseburger, potato wedges, green peppers, watermelon Thursday: Assorted wraps, celery sticks, pears, cookie Every day: Fruit and milk High school Monday: Chicken fingers, mashed potatoes/gravy, carrots, breadstick Tuesday: Cheeseburger, French fries … 0

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The Hometown Diner, recently purchased by Tim Halliday of Rindge, arrived in Rindge on Thursday afternoon after making the trip from Ohio. (Staff photo by Alyssa Dandrea)

Rindge:

Monday, June 3, 2013

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Hometown Diner in Ottawa, Ohio is on its way to Rindge this week. The 1940s Silk City vintage diner is expected to open this fall near Edward Jones Investments at the intersection of routes 119 and 202. Courtesy photo

Rindge: Make way for diner, all the way from Ohio

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

A 1940s Silk City vintage diner with its newly restored ceramic tiles, counter stools and wooden booths will travel more than 700 miles this week from Ottawa, Ohio, to Rindge — it’s soon-to-be new home. Tim Halliday of … 0

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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

conval schools Elementary and middle Monday: Mini pancakes, turkey sausage, cucumber, crunchy veggies, applesauce Tuesday: Chicken patty, green beans, baby carrots, pear Wednesday: Tacos, peas, kiwi, churro Thursday: Barbecued chicken, corn-on-cob, three-bean salad, Mandarin oranges Friday: Pizza on bagel, celery sticks/hummus, tortilla chips, pineapple Every day: Fruit and … 0

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 … 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 … 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 … 0

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

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