Tortilla chips dipped in a tangy salsa often make the perfect opener to a meal. Salsa traditionally is made with tomatoes, but people often can find different fruits filling in for tomatoes or complementing them in various salsa recipes. Watermelon’s high water content and subtle, sweet flavor
Lasagna is the perfect dish to feed a crowd. It can feature everything from cheeses to meats to vegetables, and often the leftovers taste even better than the meal on the first day. Lasagna typically is made with long sheets of pasta, but “Lasagne di Crespelle” from “Nick Stellino’s Family Kitchen” (G.P Putnam’s Sons) utilizes […]
Grilling is a passion shared by millions of people across the globe. For some, there’s simply no better way to prepare meals in summertime than to do so over an open flame. Recent years have seen many people expand their culinary horizons beyond traditional grilling fare like hamburgers and hot dogs. Indeed, there’s no shortage […]
An éclair is a delicious French dessert comprised of an eggy but airy pastry traditionally filled with custard and topped with a chocolate glaze. However, éclairs can be customized to feature many different flavors. Historians say acclaimed chef Antonin Carême is attributed with making the éclair famous by modifying a cake recipe previously known as […]
New York State Parks is celebrating their 100th year, and the Long Island Region is marking the milestone with a festival at Heckscher State Park on Saturday, June 22 from 11am – 3pm. The Centennial Celebration event is titled “Through the Decades: 100 Years of State Parks on Long Island.” The Centennial Celebration will feature […]
The Wantagh School District will host the Inaugural Wantagh Warrior 9/11 Memorial 5K on Sunday, September 22, 2024 honoring the bravery and memory of those from the Wantagh community who were lost on September 11, 2001. Wantagh Schools is honored and proud to announce that the Gary Sinise Foundation, which was established in 2011 by […]
Confirming their commitment to participate in collegiate athletics this fall, 10 exceptional Islip High School seniors signed national letters of intent on May 22. School administrators and proud family members joined the student-athletes for a recognition ceremony in the school’s cafeteria, congratulating them on their college decisions. Students signing letters at the
The Seaford Public Library takes great pride in presenting its Summer 2024 “Entertainment for a Summer Evening,” their very popular series of outdoor concerts. In addition to this, they have an Outdoor Movie! All concerts are in partnership with the Lions Club of Seaford, the Seaford Chamber of Commerce, the Seaford Wellness Council and the […]