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Parfaits – Patriotic Two Ways

By CPC | Jul 1, 2019

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett Each month as I decide what foods to write about, I take into consideration what is fresh and appealing, and also what might fit…

Cheesy Beer Bread

By CPC | Jun 5, 2019

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett June is all about dad (Father’s Day is June 16), so I’m always looking for good “man food” to rustle up around this time…

Crackers – Homemade

By CPC | May 2, 2019

Eaten alone or paired with a delicious cheese and/or fruit combination, these tasty homemade crackers will not disappoint. Article and photos by Lisa Crockett I was recently gifted a beautiful…

Green Lentil Salad

By CPC | Apr 1, 2019

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett One of the reasons I like to cook is that I can do something a little out of the ordinary without too much risk,…

Fresh Banana Jam

By CPC | Feb 28, 2019

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I have a love hate relationship with bananas. Most of the time, I love them. They’re nutritious enough that I feel pretty virtuous when…

Chocolate lava cake

By CPC | Jan 31, 2019

Chocolate lava cake for a sweet celebration Article and photos by Lisa Crockett In this issue, The Connection is taking a look back at its past. As the writer who…

Ramen – Soup up your ramen

By CPC | Jan 1, 2019

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett Like a fresh coat of snow, the new year offers a blank slate. Now is the time for contemplation and simplification. Perhaps this year…

Turkey Hand Pies

By CPC | Nov 1, 2018

Turkey hand pies Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I love Thanksgiving. I love a day devoted to gratitude. I love a day devoted to national pride. I love a…

Roasted sweet potato breakfast stack

By CPC | Oct 1, 2018

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett It’s that time of year when I stock up on candy for little ghosts and goblins, where there is sugar in every nook and…

Coleslaw, redefined

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett Every once in a while, I encounter a recipe so strange, I simply have to try it. A few years ago, this column featured…

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