Tastes of the Town

Two pumpkin-pie cupcakes have a decorative pie slice placed at the top. It’s a twist on the classic Thanksgiving dessert.

Two pumpkin-pie cupcakes have a decorative pie slice placed at the top. It’s a twist on the classic Thanksgiving dessert.

Don’t mess with a Texas Thanksgiving

Linda Dwyer
Sunday, November 24, 2024
“Don’t mess with Texas” originated as an anti-litter slogan. It aired New Year’s Day, 1986, during the Cotton Bowl and became one of the most recognized state slogans. Texas bravado also made the swagger statement a battle cry not to mess with our state.
Hatch chile peppers are on display.

Hatch chile peppers are on display.

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Spicy experiences from New Mexico

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, August 8, 2024
It’s time to spice things up. Our neighboring state is promoted as the “Land of Enchantment.”  New Mexico is a land of mountains and desert expanses. It’s home to Native American tribes and an astounding Hispanic culture.

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A snack that will pickle your fancy

Linda Dwyer
Friday, June 21, 2024
Cucumbers are a bit boring until they get pickled. The History Channel website tells us Cleopatra credited pickles with contributing to her health and beauty while Julius Caesar gave pickles to soldiers in the belief they would provide strength.
Cathy Hotham prepares whoopie pies.

Cathy Hotham prepares whoopie pies.

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Cheer ‘Whoopee!’ for whoopie pies

Linda Dwyer
Friday, June 7, 2024
Whoopie Pies have delighted Mainers for generations. My good friend, Cathy Hotham moved from Maine to Georgetown several years ago but she continues to long for the round cake sandwiches. The name comes from the enthusiastic response the sweet treat elicits but the origins are not as clear.

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A smokin’ Memorial Day

Linda Dwyer
Monday, May 27, 2024
On Monday, Americans honored those who died while serving in the Armed Forces. President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, New York, the “birthplace” of Memorial Day. There, a ceremony on May 5, 1866, honored local veterans who had fought in the Civil War.
A photo shows a catered Seder Dinner.

A photo shows a catered Seder Dinner.

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Taste of the town: Matzo for Passover

Linda Dwyer
Friday, April 26, 2024
Mazel tov! Passover 2024 began at sundown on April 22 and ends after nightfall on April 30. The weeklong spring festival of Passover commemorates suffering and celebrates liberation.
Mark Victor is serving something sweet.

Mark Victor is serving something sweet.

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Tastes of the Town: A Little Room for Dessert

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
You are what you eat, so eat something sweet! A Little Room for Dessert debuted at the Sun City Farmer’s Market February 13. For many customers, it was love at first bite. Mark Victor has been in the culinary industry for about two decades following a career in graphic design.
Linda Dwyer’s grandsons, Hudson and Cole Dwyer, with Aldi Advent calendars.

Linda Dwyer’s grandsons, Hudson and Cole Dwyer, with Aldi Advent calendars.

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Tastes of the Town: Let Advent calendars sweeten the wait

Linda Dwyer
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
When Thanksgiving is over the countdowns begin! Teachers and students are checking off the days until winter break, but this column is about another holiday countdown. One door closes and another opens as we eat our way through chocolate Advent calendars leading up to Christmas day.
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