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.
Don’t mess with a Texas Thanksgiving
Linda Dwyer
“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.
Sunday, November 24, 2024
Hatch chile peppers are on display.
Spicy experiences from New Mexico
Linda Dwyer
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.
Thursday, August 8, 2024
The Baked Bear serves ice cream treats just off the Square in Georgetown.
We all scream for ice cream! Ice cream shops around Georgetown
Linda Dwyer
Ice cream always sounds like a great idea. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month and established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday of July.
Friday, July 26, 2024
A snack that will pickle your fancy
Linda Dwyer
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.
Friday, June 21, 2024
Cathy Hotham prepares whoopie pies.
Cheer ‘Whoopee!’ for whoopie pies
Linda Dwyer
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.
Friday, June 7, 2024
A smokin’ Memorial Day
Linda Dwyer
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.
Monday, May 27, 2024
A photo shows a catered Seder Dinner.
Taste of the town: Matzo for Passover
Linda Dwyer
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.
Friday, April 26, 2024
An order of fish and chips served at The Grumpy George.
Enjoy fish and chips for Saint Patrick’s Day at The Grumpy George
Linda Dwyer
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Mark Victor is serving something sweet.
Tastes of the Town: A Little Room for Dessert
Linda Dwyer
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.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Linda Dwyer’s grandsons, Hudson and Cole Dwyer, with Aldi Advent calendars.
Tastes of the Town: Let Advent calendars sweeten the wait
Linda Dwyer
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.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023