Keeping red spices fresh

Since the optimun shelf life for most dried spices and herbs is 6 months, you'll probably be happy to hear that this time can be extended for red spices such as chili powder, cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes by keeping them refrigerated.

Capturing egg shells

Since this month many of you will probably be using lots of eggs for cooking and baking, I thought that I’d share an interesting factoid about eggshells with you. Inevitably someone asks me how to get broken pieces of eggshells out of the bowl after they’ve cracked an egg. The best way, in my opinion, is to use another piece of shell to attract the stray piece. One piece of cracked egg shell acts like a magnet and attracts other pieces.

Intergenerational cooking lesson

A father and his daughter-in-laws had fun cooking together.
We had a blast on Friday night. Thank you so much for making the experience a great one. We loved all of the food! The pasta, chicken and tortellini soup were the "favs" but we really enjoyed everything! We are looking forward to trying out the recipes on our own. Rachel A., Longmeadow, MA

Birthday gift certificate

I just want to let you know how fantastic my lesson was, I had such a great time! Thank you again...

Oh' and the Beef Wellington was amazing, we ended up called the neighbors to help us finish the food :)

thank you...

Rachel P., Shrewsbury, Mass.

Valentine cooking lesson

See how much David is enjoying his Valentine gift, a cooking lesson, from Lauren!

David and I had a wonderful time on Friday night. I could never get him to do as much work as he did in the kitchen on Friday. We had a blast and the recipes were wonderful. We had a feast on Sunday with all the leftovers. I cant wait to have my girlfriends over in the summer time for those ribs! Lauren F., S. Boston, MA

Garden club program

This was a return engagement to the Norwell Garden Club.

Ellie appeared on "Greater Boston with Emily Rooney"

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50th birthday party

Karen's friends really surprised her on her 50th birthday! Karen K., New Braintree Massachusetts