Lou & Lucy's Leftovers

Like I always say, when life gives you lemons, make your kitchen overflow with every type of squeezer you can find.

At last count I had six.

There's the lowly wooden reamer. You know the one, where you hold half of a lemon over your food while reaming out the innards (being careful to catch the seeds).

Sips and snacks inspired by Oscar winners

Great movies and great food are box office gold, from Forrest Gump's chocolates to "Silence of the Lambs" anti-hero Hannibal Lecter's disturbing pairing suggestion for Chianti.

Beignets provide a sweet taste of New Orleans

It may look like a doughnut. It may be filled or glazed like a doughnut. It may even be cooked like a doughnut.

But don't call it a doughnut.

It's a beignet. And it's one of New Orleans' two iconic sweets (the other being the party-loving king cake). With Mardi Gras approaching, it's a perfect time to get to know beignets.

McDonald's offers Shamrock Shake nationally

McDonald's Corp. is making its Shamrock Shake available nationally for the first time.

The minty green milkshake will be available in all 14,000 U.S. restaurants through March 25. The suggested price for the shake is $1.89, although prices will differ by market.

Turkey vultures: Waste not, want not

By Katie Koerten Gazette Contributing Writer

Cold winds slow early returns

The Audubon Society has reported a variety of recent bird sightings in western Massachusetts.

Heading Outdoors

Winter Tracking Workshop - The Franklin Land Trust sponsors a workshop with John Foster today, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Guyette property in Plainfield. Free. Preregistration is required. Contact Linda at lalvord@verizon.net or at 625-9151, ext. 108.