Recipes

Biscotti Are A Dunkable Delicacy

Cookies are a treat any time of the day, and many find biscotti particularly appealing. These crunchy cookies are equally at home with a morning cup of coffee as they are with an evening mug of hot cocoa. Biscotti are hard, crunchy, Italian cookies that are baked twice. In fact, their name comes from the […]
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Standing Ovation For Smithtown Father And Son

Smithtown High School East senior Bradley Fils-Aime and his father, John Fils-Aime, were recognized during the Feb. 11 Smithtown Central School District Board of Education meeting for their heroic actions during last month’s winter storm. Photo courtesy of Smithtown CSD Smithtown High School East senior Bradley Fils-Aime and his father, John Fils-Aime, were recognized
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Year Of The Fire Horse

The Lunar New Year, commonly referred to as the Chinese New Year, highlights Chinese astronomical animals and elements. With 12 signs and five elements, certain combinations only arrive once every 60 years. In 2026, celebrants will recognize the Fire Horse with celebrations that begin on February 17. Chinese astrology assigns a year with one of […]
Recipes

Treat Your Sweetheart To Cheesecake

Each year, Valentine’s Day presents many opportunities for couples to show one another just how much they care. One of the ways they often do so is through homemade dinners and desserts in which love and affection are two of the most vital ingredients. Few people will turn away a bite of something sweet come […]
Recipes

Cherry-Almond Ice Cream For Valentine’s Day

Ice cream is a beloved dessert. The extraordinary number of flavor combinations that can be achieved simply by mixing a few ingredients undoubtedly contributes to the popularity of ice cream. For those partial to cherries and almonds, there’s nothing better than combining those flavors in this recipe for “No-Churn Cherry Bakewell Ice Cream” from “Jane’s […]