She portrayed a spunky housewife on ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ in the 1960s and then later starred in a situation comedy about a professional single woman.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Allman Brothers founding member Butch Trucks dies at 69
Trucks was one of two original drummers who helped form the rhythms and the drive for legendary Southern rock band.
Why Orwell’s ‘1984’ has just spiked to No. 1 on Amazon
Following Kellyanne Conway’s ‘alternative facts’ comment, the classic novel about an all-seeing, untrustworthy government is resonating with many readers.
Recipe for fruit cocktail cookies
An old recipe resurrects the fruit cocktail (remember?)
Recipe for clam casserole
Yard-sale recipe boxes yield this surprisingly tasty casserole.
Recipe for Netti’s Chocolate Cake
Press Herald writer Gillian Graham uses recipes found at a yard sale to make a tasty birthday cake.
Lightly dressed baby greens can dress up any steak
The filet is the star of this plate, which requires few ingredients and easy preparation.
Got Alaskan King Crab legs? Run with ’em
They’re best dunked in butter, of course, but don’t forget to hold on to the shells for a bisque or a stock.
You can conquer macarons with a dose of patience
Let’s be clear: These are the French macarons with one ‘o’ and pronounced ‘mac-ah-RON.’
Cauliflower offers healthy, versatile alternative to white rice
Sauteing or roasting the vegetable helps its natural sugars caramelize, bringing forth its flavor.