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Michael Vyskocil

A former editor of The Carroll County Times and has written articles for several local and national publications, including Home Cooking magazine and The Country Register newspapers. He is the current Feature Writer for Recipes on the Suite101.com website. The lives in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania.

Content Posted by Michael Vyskocil

A Doable Dinner for Mom on Mother's Day

What to give Mom on Mother’s Day? A gift of a special meal that she doesn’t have to cook will be mightily appreciated.

A Locavore's Thanksgiving Dinner

A wide variety of fresh meat, fruits and vegetables are available locally for cooking and presentation on your Thanksgiving table.

Get Creative with Nutritious School Box Lunches

Parents don't have to be content with the old sandwich approach to school lunches. Here are a few alternatives that are appealing and nutritious.

A Special Easter Dinner

Baked smoked ham, egg-filled baked potatoes, a vegetable tart and mini-Easter basket cupcakes covered with buttercream icing tempt the epicurean palate.

The Wind is Blowing, the Snow May be Falling, But Here's Some Food to Keep You Warm

Comfort food can help you through the cold weather. Among the tummy warmers: Chicken pot pies and harvest chili.

Raise a Festive Glass!

The decorative aspect of drinks can be overlooked in the hustle and bustle of seasonal entertaining.
But you can be wonderfully creative, even ornamental, with cocktails
and punches that are showy as well as tasty.

Beyond Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkins are good for more than just carving or pastry. As members of the gourd family, they and their seeds can be used to make soup, pasta, salad and, to top off a meal, the national dessert of Spain: flan.

Fun Finger Foods from the Grill

Come on over! It’s grilling time! Roll up your sleeves and grab some finger foods from the grill.

Mom's Secret Heirloom Dishes Revealed

When we think about our childhood, one memory that we often conjure up is that of family mealtime.

Four Chefs' Specialties

Michael Gettier, of Antrim 1844; Darrick Granai, of Baldwins' Station; Dean Winning, of the Mt. Airy Tavern, and John Mandato, of Greenmount Station, offer outstanding recipes.