Decades ago, the times were different — along with the cost of food, long-distance phone calls, rug cleaning, and table settings.

Broccoli puree will not only keep for several days, but could be frozen until ready to use.

Charlie Whitmore has been a vegan for 30 years. After a surfing trip to Mexico about eight years ago, he returned with a desire to learn how to make his own tortillas for his family's Taco Tuesday nights. Laura Donnelly was invited to one of these Taco Tuesdays a few months ago.