The Mommy Wars on Ice Cream and Parental Rules
A playful column contrasts adults resisting indulgence with kids craving cones. The piece sketches a dessert ritual at a local pizza spot, where balanced meals give way to the ice cream case's glow and the laughter of children seeking treats.
Pyrex marks a century of durable kitchen glassware
The Corning Museum of Glass hosts a centennial Pyrex exhibition opening June 6 featuring the 2000 piece collection from the first pie dish to the measuring cup. Pyrex began in 1915 when Corning Glass Works used borosilicate Nonex glass for railroad lanterns and battery jars.
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Opalware and Pyrex patterns reshape American kitchens
Opalware Corning developed durable white dishes for military mess halls in the 1940s, evolving into popular Pyrex opalware after World War II. Between 1956 and 1987 designers drew on the era’s colors to create nearly 150 patterns such as Snowflake Blue, Butter Print, Spring Blossom, and Early American for mugs bowls and casseroles.
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Veggie Trio Inspires Spring Frittata Idea
Seasonal cooking writers urge selecting ingredients from markets or gardens to guide meals. With late winter scarcity fading, ramps mushrooms and asparagus shine, inviting a relaxed, intuitive approach to cooking that reconnects shoppers with fresh produce.
The Cook's Herb Garden Class At Laurel Run
Laurel Run Cooking School hosts a 22 hour herb class by Marcia DePalma and Jody Frimel for 30 participants on an 11 acre country property. The session, themed Herbs in cooking and health, blends samples and growing tips with historical notes including Charlemagne.
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Wining With Twining Oldies at a Recent Show
A recent tasting featured predominantly older wines. Drappier Carte d Or Brut Champagne from France priced at 48 dollars impressed with creamy texture and aroma. Paired with bresaola and ricotta arugula, it balanced saltiness and dairy. Also tasted 2012 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc from Russian River Valley, Sonoma, 45 dollars.
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