Meatloaf

Post 390 feels like it’s been here a long time. It’s two levels of wood, fireplaces, open kitchens, and warm lighting, with several bars and an army of employees, and so crowded it’s hard to take any of that in. But the place opened only in October, part of Himmel Hospitality Group, the people behind Grill 23, Harvest, and the late Excelsior (and partners in the just-opened Excelsior replacement, Bistro du Midi). Post 390 is located at the Clarendon, a luxury condo development (yes, they still build them)

2 pounds ground turkey (mixed dark and white meat) 1/3 cup milk 2 eggs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1 medium carrot 1 medium onion 1/2 medium cucumber 4 small radishes 2 scallions 2 cloves garlic 1/2 bunch fresh parsley 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 slices whole-wheat or white sandwich bread 1 can or jar (15 or 16 ounces) tomato sauce 1/2 cup dried porcini 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Sriracha or another hot sauce 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 1 long baguette

Just a short hop over the Massachusetts border, Derry is New Hampshire's fourth-largest community, and while that doesn't mean it's a booming metropolis, it is a worthy destination for a day trip. The town is home to two noteworthy historical sites: the Robert Frost Farm and Taylor Mill. Its small but bustling downtown has an artisans gallery, boutique shops, numerous restaurants in all price ranges, several great bakeries, a few day spas, and even a children's museum. And it boasts a surprisingly vibrant arts community (even a fiddling group)

Serves 6 My mother, Sharon Rose Rittinghouse Larmeu, who died in 2004, lived most of her life in Ohio and worked in the ’60s and ’70s as a bookkeeper, yet still managed to make a homemade dinner every night for Dad and four children. Everything from scratch, including her noodles. This recipe would not win any medals for healthy dining, but it sure tastes great. We miss you, Mom. 1 pound each ground beef, veal, and pork (3 pounds total)

FRIDAY 2 p.m. Sound sleep Carl's Rip Van Winkle Motor Lodge 810 Route 23B, Leeds 518-943-3303 www.ripvanwinklemotorlodge.com Many families come for the week to the 30 housekeeping cabins, but the 14 fresh and well-kept motel rooms rent by the night. Family-run mini-resort has playground, barbecues, picnic areas, and 160 acres of meadows and woods. $75-$90. 3 p.m. Birth of a movement Cedar Grove 218 Spring St., Catskill 518-943-7465 www.thomascole.org Home and studio of Thomas Cole vividly re-creates the spot where the painter saw America anew.

This is a tale of two restaurants. One, Stephanie’s on Newbury, a see-and-be-seen spot popular with tourists and shopping gal pals. The other, Garden of Eden, a neighborhood cafe for South End residents in search of brunch, sandwiches, and socializing. They had a few things in common - stellar patios, average food. But they felt very different, by virtue of their locations. Stephanie’s felt like shiny Newbury Street, Garden of Eden like the more alternative South End. Then Garden of Eden closed, the victim of a dwindling customer base (and the pesky little matter of unpaid meal taxes)

Serves 6 My mother, Sharon Rose Rittinghouse Larmeu, who died in 2004, lived most of her life in Ohio and worked in the ’60s and ’70s as a bookkeeper, yet still managed to make a homemade dinner every night for Dad and four children. Everything from scratch, including her noodles. This recipe would not win any medals for healthy dining, but it sure tastes great. We miss you, Mom. 1 pound each ground beef, veal, and pork (3 pounds total)

Serves 6 Use any prepared tomato sauce in this meatloaf. Some goes into the meat mixture; some becomes a spicy sauce to coat the loaf during baking. Serve with mashed potatoes. MEATLOAF Oil (for the dish) 1 carrot, diced 1 small onion, diced 3 cups cubed stale white bread 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 pound lean ground beef 3/4 pound mild turkey or chicken sausages, removed from...

Serves 4 Olive oil (for the pan) 2 pounds 80 percent lean ground beef 1/3 cup ketchup 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons each kosher salt and pepper 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs 1 tablespoon canned chipotle peppers en adobo, chopped...

Serves 6 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, excess water squeezed out 2 pounds ground beef 2 eggs 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Black pepper, to taste ...

Serves 6 Typical meatloaf, a dish made popular here in the 1950s, is made with ground beef laced with sauteed onions and a goopy topping of ketchup and brown sugar. This prosciutto-flavored version, topped with a porcini tomato sauce, captures all the comforts of home, if home were in Tuscany. 2 thick slices stale bread, crusts removed 1/2 cup whole milk 1 1/2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms 1 pound lean ground beef 1/2 pound ground pork ...

Post 390 feels like it’s been here a long time. It’s two levels of wood, fireplaces, open kitchens, and warm lighting, with several bars and an army of employees, and so crowded it’s hard to take any of that in. But the place opened only in October, part of Himmel Hospitality Group, the people behind Grill 23, Harvest, and the late Excelsior (and partners in the just-opened Excelsior replacement, Bistro du Midi). Post 390 is located at the Clarendon, a luxury condo development (yes, they still build them)

This is a tale of two restaurants. One, Stephanie’s on Newbury, a see-and-be-seen spot popular with tourists and shopping gal pals. The other, Garden of Eden, a neighborhood cafe for South End residents in search of brunch, sandwiches, and socializing. They had a few things in common - stellar patios, average food. But they felt very different, by virtue of their locations. Stephanie’s felt like shiny Newbury Street, Garden of Eden like the more alternative South End. Then Garden of Eden closed, the victim of a dwindling customer base (and the pesky little matter of unpaid...

Serves 8 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 1/2 pounds ground pork 1 Spanish onion, chopped 3/4 cup panko (bread crumbs) 2 eggs 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 ...

Serves 6 Use any prepared tomato sauce in this meatloaf. Some goes into the meat mixture; some becomes a spicy sauce to coat the loaf during baking. Serve with mashed potatoes. MEATLOAF Oil (for the dish) 1 carrot, diced 1 small onion, diced 3 cups cubed stale white bread 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 pound lean ground beef 3/4 pound mild turkey or chicken sausages, removed from...

Serves 6 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, excess water squeezed out 2 pounds ground beef 2 eggs 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Black pepper, to taste ...

Serves 4 MEATLOAF Vegetable oil (for the pan) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 pounds ground turkey 2 scallions, chopped 2 tablespoons hot sauce 1 ...

Just a short hop over the Massachusetts border, Derry is New Hampshire's fourth-largest community, and while that doesn't mean it's a booming metropolis, it is a worthy destination for a day trip. The town is home to two noteworthy historical sites: the Robert Frost Farm and Taylor Mill. Its small but bustling downtown has an artisans gallery, boutique shops, numerous restaurants in all price ranges, several great bakeries, a few day spas, and even a children's museum. And it boasts a surprisingly vibrant arts community (even a fiddling group)

FRIDAY 2 p.m. Sound sleep Carl's Rip Van Winkle Motor Lodge 810 Route 23B, Leeds 518-943-3303 www.ripvanwinklemotorlodge.com Many families come for the week to the 30 housekeeping cabins, but the 14 fresh and well-kept motel rooms rent by the night. Family-run mini-resort has playground, barbecues, picnic areas, and 160 acres of meadows and woods. $75-$90. 3 p.m. Birth of a movement Cedar Grove 218 Spring St., Catskill 518-943-7465 www.thomascole.org Home and studio of Thomas Cole vividly re-creates the spot where the painter saw...