Monday, March 14, 2011 at 4:00AM 
By Sandy Hu
There are 36.9 million U.S. residents who claimed Irish ancestry in 2009 – more than eight times the population of Ireland itself, according to the 2009 American Community Survey. In fact, Irish is second to German as the most frequently reported ancestry in America. Nearly a quarter of the people in Massachusetts (24%) claim Irish ancestry.
Friday, March 11, 2011 at 4:00AM 
By David Hu
I’m not a big fan of leftovers so any time I can repurpose them and make a new dish is a win in my book. Chicken Tetrazzini is a great example – comfort food that uses leftover chicken (either rotisserie or roast). This is one of my favorite dishes and I have been known to polish off an entire recipe by myself.
Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 4:00AM 
At the end of a busy day, the last thing I need is more work. And let’s face it, dinner often feels like work. When I’m feeling uninspired and on the verge of ordering takeout, I make a sandwich. But not just any sandwich, a special dinner-worthy sandwich of ham and Swiss dipped in egg wash and grilled.
If you can manage making grilled cheese, even when you’re tired, you can handle the French version with a fancy name… Croque Monsieur. It’s adored by everyone in my family. We eat the Croque with a simple salad for a delicious bistro-style meal.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 4:00AM 
By Lori Powell
Okay, I know it does seem like I am on a tangent of sorts…sausage + pasta + tomatoes…agreed!
It just so happens that ½ mile down the street where I live is an amazing food shop called Saylor’s that is owned and run by a couple; he is Penn Dutch and she is Italian. You tell me, how could they not have amazing food and great sausage? It really was one of the reasons that I rented ye ole house.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 4:00AM 
Like the allure of meat on meat (think bacon burger), one carbohydrate can only improve with the addition of another. Strangely enough, it was during a starch-starved year in San Francisco, where no excess of sushi or burritos could curb my hankering for a decent slice of pie and a boiled bagel, that I discovered the ultimate carb combo: potato pizza. The tough-crusted wedge may not have scratched my East Coast itch, but it securely rooted the idea of tubers on toast.