Author: Sharon Thompson
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GUEST COLUMN: It is Colorado’s cops who are in harm’s way
The tragic death of Fountain police Officer Julian Becerra in the line of duty last month was a disturbing reminder not only of Colorado’s crime wave — but also of the toll it is taking on members of law enforcement. The men and women who serve and protect our communities face constant danger from armed,…
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Sweet corn: A salute to the kernel
Ask any farmer or backyard gardener about fresh corn and they’ll tell you the best way to cook it. Put a pot of water on to boil before you run out to the garden, pick the corn, shuck it on the way back to the house, and plunge it into the boiling water. Since most…
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RECIPES: Put a new twist on your Thanksgiving favorites
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save No other meal is as traditional as the Thanksgiving feast.If the host or hostess doesn’t serve the family’s favorite green bean casserole, Aunt Betty’s sweet potato casserole or grandma’s five-cup salad, there could be some…
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RECIPES: Redistribute holiday baking costs by stocking up now
We’re barely into the school year, and Halloween hasn’t arrived, but some cooks are dreaming of holiday baking. Every time we see a new recipe in a cooking magazine or on a foodie Web site, our hearts leap. We get excited about trying new recipes so we can impress our friends and family with a…
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Celiac sufferer cooks up gluten-free goodies
GEORGETOWN, Ky. – Jan Falwell feels better at age 61 than she did at 30.Since she was diagnosed with celiac disease six years ago, Falwell no longer has to fight the side effects of an untreated ailment.”The damage started at 18,” said Falwell, president of the Lexington, Ky., chapter of the Celiac Disease Foundation. That…
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Eggs: Crack open some versatile value (1 recipe)
With Easter approaching, eggs are a bargain.If you have a carton of eggs in the refrigerator, you can have a nutritious breakfast, lunch or dinner for pennies. Protein foods are the most expensive items on the food budget, and when you compare the cost per serving to other protein foods, the egg comes out a…
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Stock pantry with dry mixes to make creative 1-skillet meals on budget
Feeling nervous about the economy and looking for more ways to save money? Cooking at home, instead of eating out, is one solution. Not only is it generally less expensive to eat at home than to dine out, but often food that you prepare in your own kitchen is more healthful because you control the…
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Fruitful ideas for summer drinks
LEXINGTON, K.Y. – A glass of sweet tea or lemonade reminds us of porches and summer nights.The best way to get a really good glass of sweet tea or lemonade is to brew tea bags and squeeze lemons. To outdo the fast-food restaurants that offer a giant glass of sweet iced tea for $1, the…
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Martha takes on baking, boxing perfect cookies
How do you like your cookies? Light and delicate? Soft and chewy? Crisp and crunchy? Crumbly and sandy? Cakey and tender?The new “Martha Stewart’s Cookies: The Very Best Treats to Bake and Share” (Clarkson Potter, $24.95) is organized by cookie texture. There’s no reason to settle for chunky and nutty turtle brownies when you prefer…