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Oobleck and Actively Engaged Third Graders

Dec 11, 2013

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Just as it always is, it was an invigorating pleasure reading Dr. Seuss’s Bartholomew and the Oobleck on Monday with Hastings third graders in Tom Salvemini’s class joined with students from Julia Horowitz’s class. The best thing about it is seeing and hearing how uniquely engaged the students are year to year.

Winter Cycling – 1st Star Wars Ride of December

Dec 10, 2013

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in Blog, Cycling

Woke this morning to UGH! bad cycling weather news online. But then while making coffee, I saw this out my kitchen window – sun and a patch of clear sky. Maybe I could get out for a “Star Wars on the bike” ride – a ride with flakes flying by my face like stars flying…

Short Notice Cycling Rocket Fuel: Nut Butter and Trail Mix Toast

Dec 9, 2013

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brucetretter

in Blog, Cycling, Fitness/Health

With the weather turning on a dime the way it has lately as fall blends into winter, I’ve been hawking the forecast both online and out my window quite a bit lately to pick just the right time to rip out on the bike. Inevitably, I’ll find that window opens just after whatever I’ve…

New Hi-Vis Crosswalk Signs: Thank You Westborough DPW!

Dec 5, 2013

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brucetretter

in Blog, Cycling

Thanks very much Westborough DPW (Dept. of Public Works) for installing new high visibility crosswalk signs at high traffic pedestrian crossings in town. This whole – and not very expensive – effort started this time last year with a couple people in the second story office of the Brain Injury

Crisp and Seasonally Flavorful Fall (Whiskey) Sour – All in Pictures

Dec 4, 2013

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brucetretter

in Bar Drinks, Blog, Seasonal/Holiday Recipes

This past weekend I got some requests for the crisp and fully flavorful “fall sour” seasonal variation on the traditional whiskey sour shown in the picture with the turkey dinner below left. The picture below right shows the ingredients. Click any picture on this page for a complete step-by-step picture book recipe. Rule of Thumb:…

Leftover Turkey? Turkey Nachos: Real Easy, All in Pictures

Dec 2, 2013

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brucetretter

in Blog, Chicken & Turkey

Have leftover turkey and want something fast, flavorful and family pleasing? Easy! Make turkey nachos: Just your favorite corn (or any) chips, leftover turkey, canned beans (optional) and melted cheese topped with your choice or a combination of sliced avocado, chopped tomato, chopped onion, sour cream or plain yogurt and/or salsa.

How to Remove and Store the Meat from a Turkey

Nov 29, 2013

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brucetretter

in Blog, Chicken & Turkey, Seasonal/Holiday Recipes, Thanksgiving Dinner

First, I hope you had a fun and relaxing Thanksgiving. Yah, I know for some of you that line’ll lay a good wry smile on your face. I had a good time stretched out on my toes in the traditional Thanksgiving family picture – and just managed stand with the tallest in the group. You…

Stress-Free Roast Turkey

Nov 28, 2013

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brucetretter

in Blog, Chicken & Turkey, Seasonal/Holiday Recipes, Thanksgiving Dinner

Here’s how the 15 1/2 pound turkey I roasted last night (Thanksgiving Eve) turned out after 2 1/2 hours of high heat roasting. After misreading a recipe and making adjustments years ago, using high oven heat (450°F/230°C) at 10 minutes per pound is my favorite stress-free method for ensuring a moist and tender turkey.

Quickly Thawing a Frozen Turkey in Water

Nov 27, 2013

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brucetretter

in Blog, Chicken & Turkey, Seasonal/Holiday Recipes, Thanksgiving Dinner

It’s the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Stores will be closed tomorrow. Hopefully, you’ve already bought a turkey if you plan to have turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. If you bought a frozen turkey, here’s the quickest safe way to thaw it. Plan on 30 minutes thawing time per pound – about 6 hours total thawing time for…

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