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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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School lunch menus: Jan. 10, 2013

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

conval schools Elementary and middle Monday: Cheesy bean burrito on tortilla, sweet potato fries, carrots/celery, pineapple Tuesday: Chicken patty, broccoli, crunchy veggies, kiwi Wednesday: Shepherd’s pie, spinach/romaine salad, pears Thursday: Roasted chicken, mashed potato, baby carrots, breadstick, baked … 0

School lunch menus: Jan. 3, 2013

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

conval schools Elementary and middle Monday: Chicken fingers, rice pilaf, red beans, baby carrots, pineapple Tuesday: Ham/cheese wrap, broccoli, apple, cookie Wednesday: Spaghetti/meat sauce, spinach/romaine salad, garlic bread, peaches Thursday: Macaroni/cheese, peas, crunchy veggies, kiwi Friday: Nachos, chili w/beans, green peppers, clementine Every day: Fruit and milk High … 0

School lunch menus

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

conval schools Elementary and middle Wednesday: Mini blueberry waffles, turkey sausage, baby carrots, crunchy veggie choice, applesauce Thursday: Chicken nuggets, black beans/rice, broccoli/ranch dip, sliced pears Friday: Pizza on whole wheat bagel, green pepper/hummus dip, tortilla chips, kiwi Every day: Fruit and milk High school Wednesday: Macaroni/cheese, hot … 0

Lab'n Lager of Keene plans to open a new restaurant and bar in Jaffrey in January. (Staff photo by Alyssa Dandrea)

Lab’n Lager restaurant coming to Jaffrey

Sunday, December 23, 2012

JAFFREY — Recognizing the potential for good business growth in a neighboring community, Doni Ash of Keene told the Ledger-Transcript that he purchased the commercial space at 4 Stratton Road in September to house a second location for … 0

Hearth cooking at Peterborough Historical Society (Staff photo by Carole Allen)

Open hearth, open hearts

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

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Katie Carguilo used what she described as the champagne of coffee to win the 2012 United States barista championship in Portland, OR in April. Carguilo, a native of Rindge, works for Counter Culture Coffee in New York City and placed 17th in the world competition in June.

Former Rindge resident wins U.S. Barista Championships

Monday, December 17, 2012

When Katie Carguilo was in college, she did something that most students do: She got a part-time job. She was really interested in coffee so Carguilo found a small coffee shop while going to George Washington University in … 0

What’s in Your CSA Box?: Local meat options are plenty

Monday, December 17, 2012

Meat CSAs are becoming increasingly common in our country. My farm at The Well School started one last year in cooperation with Terrace Hill Farm in Peterborough. Instead of boxes of veggies every week, meat shares usually offer fresh meats with several pickups spread throughout the season. For … 0

The Currier and Ives Cookie Tour in Jaffrey. (Staff photo by Carole Allen)

Taste of the holidays

Monday, December 10, 2012

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Keene: Friends of Dorothy  diner en blanc set

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

The first Friends of Dorothy Holiday Diner en Blanc will be held at Michele’s Ristorante in Keene on Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. This reservation-only event is sponsored by Gilead Sciences, and proceeds benefit AIDS Services for the Monadnock Region. A Diner en Blanc is customarily a pop-up … 0

School lunch menus

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

ConVal schools Elementary and middle Monday: Chicken nuggets, black beans ’n’ rice, broccoli/ranch dip, pears Tuesday: Cheese omelet, potato wedges, cucumber, applesauce, mini cinni Wednesday: Spaghetti/meatsauce, spinach/romaine salad, garlic bread Thursday: Cheeseburger, sweet potato fries, kiwi Friday: Pizza, green peppers/hummus dip, pineapple Every day: Fruit and milk High … 0

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