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Pay-Per-Chew: More restaurants trying subscription programs

Consumers are willing to pay monthly subscription fees for streaming services, pet food and even toilet paper. And now some restaurants are betting they’ll do the same for their favorite meals. Large chains like Panera and P.F. Chang’s as well as neighborhood hangouts are increasingly experimenting with the subscription model as a way to ensure steady revenue and customer visits. Some offer unlimited drinks or free delivery for a monthly fee; others will bring out your favorite appetizer each time you visit. They’re following a trend: The average American juggled 6.7 ...

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Atkinson Mills Sportsmen’s Club • Meetings — held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The club is located at 55 Sportsmen Club Lane, McVeytown; email atkinsonmillssportsmensclub@gmail.com; online at http://atkinsonmills-sportsmens club.weebly.com. Blue Rock Sportsman Club • Club meetings — 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month on the gun range, and at 7 p.m. January and February in the barn. To east end Blue Rock: From Milroy, follow signs to Reeds Gap State Park. Free camping available and kitchen is open during all events except trap ...

Hello from the kitchen! Today, I’m sharing a few recipes for cookies. We all love cookies, right? Aunt Barb’s molasses cookie recipe came from Joe’s late aunt in Lancaster County. One of our favorites! • 3/4 cup oil • 1 cup light brown sugar • 1/4 cup Brer Rabbit (Green label) • 1 egg • 1 tsp cinnamon • 1/2 tsp cloves • 1/2 tsp ginger • 1/2 tsp salt • 2.5 cups flour Mix all dry ingredients. Add to the rest of the ingredients and roll into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar. Baked on cookie sheets at 350 degrees for 9 to 10 ...

Syrian soup pulls almost everything from pantry

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street There’s a comforting Syrian soup that features a rustic mix of meatballs and rice in a simple tomatoey broth flush with warm spices. For their version, the cooks at Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street use almost entirely ingredient that’s already in the pantry. It requires just one refrigerated ingredient: ground beef, though ground turkey works well, too. Also made with canned tomatoes, rice and boxed broth, the soup can be ready in about 40 minutes. And the prep is easy. They grate onion and garlic to flavor the meatballs and broth so no ...

Sicilian swordfish cooks gently in rustic tomato-caper sauce

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street One of southern Italy’s emblematic summertime dishes is swordfish plucked from local waters and cooked in a rustic tomato sauce. Rife with briny capers, olives, garlic, red pepper flakes and basil, it’s something like a saucy seafood version of puttanesca. For their version, the cooks at Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street add Yukon Gold potatoes to make it a complete one-pan meal. But first, they brown the swordfish in olive oil and finish cooking it over low, gentle heat. That cooks the fish throughout but keeps it moist and tender. Capers and ...

‘Moove’ over beef; get on board with pork

Culinary options multiply when individuals and families are open to trying different foods and recipes. There are many protein sources individuals can consider, and pork ranks highly among them. Pork is consumed worldwide and, when enjoyed in moderation, can be part of a healthy diet. According to WebMD, ground, cooked pork comes in at roughly 297 calories for a 3.4-ounce serving. One such serving of pork offers 25.7 grams of protein and is richer in thiamine than other red meats like beef and lamb. Thiamine is a B vitamin that is vital to a range of bodily needs. Selenium found in ...