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Sure Sign of Spring: Maine Maple Sunday

Tara Barker's picture
11 Mar 2011 at 05:52 pm
By Tara Barker

It felt like winter. The sky was a mottled grey, the wind sharp, and snow kept spitting down on us. But our minds would have none of that; we were squarely focused, full steam ahead, on spring, because the sap was running and it was Maine Maple Sunday, a sure sign of spring in New England–even more sure than the arrival of red-winged blackbirds and crocuses.


The sugar shack: [field_photo_description-formatted]The cozy sugar shack: a roomful of Maine's sweet sap


Sharing Food, Sharing Hearts

Ronda Walker's picture
20 Apr 2010 at 09:57 am
By Ronda Walker

Mom, thank you–for teaching me how to cook and how to serve. Rest assured this tradition will continue … for generations to come. From the examples of you and grandmother, I have learned that sharing food is the ultimate act of service, and that receiving is the ultimate gift.


Double Dipping

American Comfort Food Never Dies

Rachel024DE's picture
25 Mar 2009 at 09:08 pm
By Rachel024DE

In my circle of friends , I have become the "go-to" for great food finds; I know where to find all the best comfort food in St. Louis. Onion rings? Got it. There are two places in the city to get great onion rings, depending on whether you want crunchy breading or beer-battered. Pizza? I could give you an option for thin and hearty or hand-tossed with lots of cheese and fresh veggie toppings.

I actually get random phone calls from friends who are foraging for something specific: that kind of food that's so soothing it will make you fold into yourself in a warm haze of happiness. . . authentic American comfort food.