Parents think outside the box when packing nutritious lunches By SYDNE GEORGE For the Tribune Reading, writing and arithmetic— the school year officially has arrived. And for parents of school-age children, back-toschool means back to the kitchen packing sack lunches. While breakfast is the most important meal...
by Sydne George for the Tribune It's not hard to put together this Supercharged Salad. Ah, the dog days of summer when sizzling temperatures can leave you in a slump. Astronomically speaking, these days are named for the time of year when Sirius, the Dog Star, rises and sets...
By SYDNE GEORGE For the Tribune Donut Bros owner Joe Ferda serving mini donuts at the fair Everyone has one— that once-a- year-I-probably-shouldn’t treat they look forward to every summer when fair time rolls around. For many, it’s the Viking, the Sons of Norway seasoned, battered and fried meatball...
By SYDNE GEORGE For the Tribune You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream, and legend has it, people have been screaming for it for centuries. As early as the 4th century B.C., the Roman emperor Nero is said to have sent runners into the mountains...
in the Great Falls Tribune, Wednesday, July 7, 2010 by Sydne George Some people can’t wait for summer to roll around, stocking their beach bag with fiction favorites, bestsellers, new releases or romance novels, ready to relax and revel in their reading. Honestly, if I could get away...
by Sydne George Summer has arrived, and the living is good, especially for those of us who have excitedly awaited the Great Falls Farmers Market season and the bounty of freshly picked produce it brings. Farmers Market is every Saturday morning from 7:45 to noon in...
by Sydne George If you’re anything like me, shopping for the man (or men) in your life for Father’s Day is never easy. We all know better than to buy a new tie for our guy. And by now both my dad and husband have closets jam-packed...
By Sydne George For the Tribune “Some people like to paint pictures, or do gardening, or build a boat in the basement. Other people get tremendous pleasure out of the kitchen, because cooking is just as creative and imaginative an activity as drawing, woodcarving or music.” — Julia Child My...
Deviled Eggs by Jodi Liano, photo by Kate Sears COURTESY OF WELDON OWEN By SYDNE GEORGE For the Tribune Whether you scramble them, fry them, boil them, poach them or use them as a main ingredient in a delicious dish, the possibilities are almost endless when it...
Story and photos By SYDNE GEORGE For the Tribune Susan Bartels and son Mark cook for patrons on the Artbeats Chefs Tour Standing nearly 6 feet tall in an aubergine sleeveless dress, pansy print apron and pearl necklace, Susan Bartels lives up to her nickname — “the...
