Editor’s Note: We are publishing several of the late Lee White’s Thanksgiving recipes today both to honor her memory and once again share her culinary wisdom with our readers. Let's start with Lee's favorite recipe for cooking a turkey. Turkey 1 14- to 16-pound turkeysalt1 stick butter½ (one-half) cup good white wine Gravy ¼ (one-quarter) cup all-purpose … [Read more...] about A Cornucopia of Lee’s Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes
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Gardening Tips for Mid-Fall from ‘The English Lady’
Welcome to mid-fall everyone. I love the cool breezes and soft sunshine and the soil is still warm for you to plant until around now in the first week of November. This is an ideal time to divide summer blooming perennials, which have been in the ground for three years or more. Dividing perennials gives them a new lease on life and encourages more prolific bloom next … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for Mid-Fall from ‘The English Lady’
A View from My Porch: Bumble Bee Economics
Prologue: Christina and I both grew up in homes that observed meatless Fridays, which lasted until the Second Vatican Council; after which Pope John XXIII, seeking to modernize the Church, enacted several reforms, which included an end to both Latin services and meatless Fridays. However, in deference to Christina’s sense of nostalgia for life before the Vatican Council, … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: Bumble Bee Economics
The Movie Man: My Top 10 Favorite Scary Movies
Well, it's that time of year, to which we refer -- in a cringey, cliched manner -- as "Spooky Season." Not only do the decorations come up, but we seek out that which scares us in all mediums. And so I think it's only appropriate if I share my favorite scary movies with the readers of LymeLine. I've decided to present them in a Top 10 List in the manner of David … [Read more...] about The Movie Man: My Top 10 Favorite Scary Movies
A View from My Porch: Tatts & Piercings; A Primer for the Curious
In January 2023, Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) will enact regulations for the oversight of the tattoo and piercing establishments and their respective practitioners and operators in the nine communities in LLHD’s SE CT service area. Background: Connecticut had passed legislation requiring some oversight several years ago, but an organized monitoring and inspection … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: Tatts & Piercings; A Primer for the Curious
Gardening Tips for September from ‘The English Lady’, a Month of ‘Peace and the Crackling Sound of Leaves’
Rain through August has been extremely sparse, that said, our gardens need rain as do our reservoirs. In the meantime, if you are planting evergreens, this month of September is the best time to plant evergreens in our zone. Evergreens planted now can begin to establish strong roots before winter and giving them adequate water is essential. I suggest making a hole in … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for September from ‘The English Lady’, a Month of ‘Peace and the Crackling Sound of Leaves’
A View from My Porch: Brendan and the Pirates — Securing Passage of Crude Oil to The West
I reported a few “Views” ago that my son had landed in Bahrain on an extended mission with the United States (US) Navy. Brendan is attached to the International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC). This is a multinational consortium that was established to provide order and security for trade and shipping in the Arabian Gulf region of the Middle East, with particular focus on … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: Brendan and the Pirates — Securing Passage of Crude Oil to The West
A la Carte: Chicken Provencal is One of Lee’s ‘Favorite Dishes’
Editor’s Note: While Lee White is taking a short break, we are republishing some of her previous columns. This one is from September 2021. By the time you read this, I will have flown home from La Mirada, California, having visited with my Darcy, her husband and their greyhound, Whitney. Darcy was planning many of her meals ahead of time: I was to arrive at Long Beach … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Chicken Provencal is One of Lee’s ‘Favorite Dishes’
A la Carte: Pears, Pie and Autumn Make a Perfect Mix
Editor’s Note: While Lee White is taking a short break, we are republishing some of her previous columns. This one is from September 2019. Many years ago we moved from Massachusetts to Connecticut, having found an old house with land in Canterbury.That beautiful old house took years to make it gorgeous (thanks to my husband, who worked nights and weekends inside and outside … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Pears, Pie and Autumn Make a Perfect Mix
A la Carte: Tomatoes Times Two: One Recipe (Tomato Ginger Salad), One Tip
When I received my Food Network Magazine, I was, as always, taken by the cover: The Secret to a Perfect Pesto. But in the Editor’s Letter, I was even more taken with words: “… In looking back at all the September covers in this magazine, about half of them show some variations of corn, basil and tomatoes. … So why should we question putting the farmers’ market trifecta on … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Tomatoes Times Two: One Recipe (Tomato Ginger Salad), One Tip
A la Carte: Verdict on Neighbor’s Gift of Stuffed Peppers With Marinara Sauce: “Absolutely Delicious”
My friend Suzanne and her husband Bob are next-door neighbors in our condo complex. Their house was not far away, so I do not know whether they had a big vegetable garden, but I know that I had. Over the past week or so, we have all been the kindness of friends, who gave use peppers and zucchini and green beans. The zucchini were particularly lovely (“not too large, not too … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Verdict on Neighbor’s Gift of Stuffed Peppers With Marinara Sauce: “Absolutely Delicious”
Gardening Tips for August from ‘The English Lady:’ “The Border Between Summer and Autumn”
August has always been one of my least favorite months in the garden, but this year plentiful spring rain has resulted in bountiful fragrance, bloom and foliage. We have a relatively short growing season here in New England and to have a healthy, colorful border is so enjoyable. Of course, by this time in the season, there are always a few gaps to fill in with annuals or … [Read more...] about Gardening Tips for August from ‘The English Lady:’ “The Border Between Summer and Autumn”
Legal News You Can Use: Common Injuries Covered by Workers’ Compensation
Most people who are employed by Connecticut companies are entitled to file for workers’ compensation if they suffer on-the-job injuries. Below are some of the most common injuries that are the subject of claims. What injuries are covered by workers’ compensation? Some of the most common work-related injuries that are covered by workers’ compensation are overexertion … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Common Injuries Covered by Workers’ Compensation
A View from My Porch: 50 Years — A Retrospective
Editor's Note: We send warmest congratulations to our longtime contributor Tom Gotowka and his wife Christina on their Golden Wedding anniversary. Christina and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary this past July 22nd, and that’s gold. In preparation for the event, I spent some time reminiscing about those years, and I am sharing some of my thoughts in this “View,” … [Read more...] about A View from My Porch: 50 Years — A Retrospective
A la Carte: Savor Intense Flavors From This Summer Vegetable Gratin
It is difficult to believe it is already August. On the last day of July, there was a boules party. You probably remember how I love playing this lawn game (like bocce, but with little wooden balls at which we throw larger stainless steel balls) with great friends, wine and incredible food. There are rarely themes, but yesterday it was Italy. In addition to chef … [Read more...] about A la Carte: Savor Intense Flavors From This Summer Vegetable Gratin