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Getting their kicks on Route 66

There’s no greater All-American road trip than the one travel buddies Tina Walls and Christa Blake took this summer along iconic Route 66 – also known as U.S. Highway 66, the Mother Road (courtesy of John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath” or the Main Street of America.  Given its “66” designation in 1926, it’s arguably the most famous road in the country and a roadside culture sprung up along Route 66 – motels, diners, gas stations and other tourist attractions – that inspired songs, films, TV shows, books and even a clothing brand through the years. Historic Route ...

Homemade ice cream is a welcome summer treat

Hello from the kitchen! As August moves along quickly we can’t forget to enjoy our summer treat of homemade ice cream! I have a couple recipes for ice cream but I tend to dump and stir till it’s a good mixture. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, there are some good brands in the stores. I use an ice cream attachment on my mixer. As a child we always had vanilla ice cream cranked by my older siblings. Thank goodness I was too small to run the crank! My dad would bring ripe bananas home from the store where he loafed! Put that on a big bowl of ice cream and we were happy kids! ...

Tolerate hot days with a tasty tart

Culinary Summer days can be long and boring, especially when the kids are out of school and there is nothing to do around the house as a family. When the minutes creep by and it’s too hot to go outside, the dog days of summer can be pretty miserable. However, this recipe for a Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart can give the kids something to look forward to as a dish the whole family can participate in creating. This recipe is perfect for little ones wanting to get creative and perfectly place fresh strawberries on top of a delicious tart. In a food processor, mix flour, sugar and ...

Boost browning on lemony shrimp skewers with 2 pantry staples

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Cooking shrimp until well-browned without overcooking can be a difficult needle to thread. To help with this, we often coat the delicate seafood with an aromatic marinade using ingredients that speed browning, such as sugar or fat. We include both in a puree for this recipe from our book “Cook What You Have,” which draws on pantry staples to assemble easy, weeknight meals. And then we use the puree two ways. First, we make a quick blend of garlic, olive oil and fresh herbs — scallions, parsley, cilantro, basil or any combination will taste ...

How to enjoy fresh Maine lobster this season

Family Features As people look to change what’s on their plates, it can be tough to know where to begin. From social media-inspired recipes to trendy menu offerings, there are many options. That’s why restaurant owners Katie and Thom Werner are recommending a staple that’s sustainable, fresh and versatile: Lobster. The Werners own the popular Island Lobster Co. restaurant in Peaks Island, Maine where Thom works as a commercial fisherman and supplies most of the lobster served. The Werner family is well versed in the iconic Maine Lobster fishery, coming from a long line ...

Private villa rentals increasingly replace resort vacations

Wealth of Geeks What started as a pandemic travel necessity has turned into a growing travel trend that shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Private luxury villas are showing unprecedented booking growth, outpacing resorts by almost double-digit percentage points. They’re becoming the new favored destinations of the rich and famous for their getaways. Now, even those traveling on tighter budgets are finding ways to get in on the action. They offer a bespoke travel experience perfect for multi-generational travel, allowing for the personalized travel experience millennials ...