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Around the Kitchen Table: Who remembers ironing?

Tamra M. Bolton

Posted on May 5, 2025

I have a lifelong aversion to ironing. It started when I was about 3. Mama killed my imaginary friend “Cowboy” with an iron. He was sitting on the ironing board minding his own business when she picked up the hot iron and set it right on top of him. Thank goodness he didn’t suffer, but it took Mama ...

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Herkimer County Local Foods Map now available

Posted on May 1, 2025

Exciting for locavores: The 2025 Herkimer County Local Foods Map is now available from CCE Herkimer in East Herkimer. Maps will be distributed throughout Herkimer County at various outlets including farmers markets this summer. To view an online version of this map, visit http://bit.ly/CCEHerkCoLoca...

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Ensure a ‘clean grill of health’ when cooking outdoors

Posted on May 1, 2025

Seasoned grillers are likely familiar with food safety protocols regarding safe temperatures and cross contamination. As barbecue season heats up ahead of Memorial Day, consider incorporating grill cleaning and maintenance methods into those standard safety practices. A dirty grill can affect food f...

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Attract winged friends with these bird feeders

Posted on May 1, 2025

Birds are beautiful creatures that can make a lawn and garden feel even more serene. Providing snacks to supplement what birds naturally find in the wild guarantees up close and personal interactions with the scores of species that call neighborhoods home. Bird feeders are particularly important in ...

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What pet owners should know about heartworm

Posted on May 1, 2025

Pets owners go to great lengths to ensure their animal companions are happy and healthy. Nutritious diets and routine visits to a veterinarian are two ways to keep pets healthy. Pet owners also can educate themselves about various conditions that can adversely affect their pets’ health, including he...

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Spring ahead with fresh flavors

Posted on April 28, 2025

Warm weather, blue skies and time spent outdoors are hallmarks of spring. Springtime is a season of rebirth and renewal. That’s evidenced by budding trees and the return of frolicking animals. Spring also can be a time to refresh meal-making. Now is the time to trade in those hearty, filling dishes ...