Archives: 2018

Boston chef Lydia Shire on cooking for Julia Child

Chef Lydia Shire is a major force in Boston’s culinary scene. Born and raised in the suburb of Brookline, her artist father loved to cook, and she’d help out in the kitchen. She went to cooking school, but may have learned the most from amazing mentors that include Julia Child and Wolfgang Puck. She returned the favor by mentoring a…

Saturday Sessions: Lucero performs “Everything Has Changed”

The rock and alt-country quintet, Lucero, got started in Memphis two decades ago and they’ve been on the road ever since, offering fans high-powered live performances that sometimes top 200 a year. This summer, they released their ninth studio album, “Among the Ghosts,” which earned widespread critical acclaim. Categories: National, US & World News

Can scanning social media help prevent a school shooting?

The epidemic of school shootings in America has prompted a vigorous debate over how to prevent them. Proposed solutions range from limiting the availability of guns to actually providing guns to teachers. Another approach seeks to detect threats before they become actions. One innovative company thinks that means actively scanning social media for warning signs that may call for intervention….

Astronaut Scott Kelly on capturing the beauty of planet Earth

Astronaut Scott Kelly holds the U.S. record for time spent in space. While executing his regular duties he also took time to capture some incredible images of planet Earth as well as life aboard his orbiting home. They’re collected in the new photobook “Infinite Wonder: An Astronaut’s Photographs from a Year in Space.” Anthony Mason reports. Categories: National, US &…

Holiday shopping could top $1 trillion this year

In less than a week, Black Friday will kick off the holiday shopping season and this year it may set records. Analysts say holiday spending may top $1 trillion in the U.S. for the first time ever. Finance expert and editor-in-chief of Non Political News, Vera Gibbons, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss some of the innovative methods retailers…