The kitchen hands

Lorna Dufresne 10 pieces

Lorna has cooked for church suppers, family reunions and a good many backyard weddings in the Connecticut River valley. She writes about menus, quantities and keeping a party on schedule.

Wes Kittredge 10 pieces

Wes grew up on the New Hampshire side of the river and does most of his cooking over a grill or in a big roasting pan. He writes about main dishes, fish and feeding a crowd outdoors.

Abigail Thurlow 16 pieces

Abigail bakes the cakes, pies and bread for her family's celebrations in western Massachusetts. She writes about layer cakes, crusts, quick breads and baking ahead.

Nell Underhill 10 pieces

Nell keeps a big vegetable garden in southern Vermont and cooks from it most of the year. She writes about soups, salads, maple and the seasonal table.

Tomoko Wexler 6 pieces

Tomoko grew up in a family that entertained constantly, in Connecticut and later in Boston. She writes about hors d'oeuvres, party platters and the kitchen habits that keep food safe for a crowd.