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The Instant Pot can turn all-day recipes into the work of an hour, greatly simplifying school night meals.
Get an A on weeknight food
I’ve been looking at the activity and sports calendars for our area schools and quite frankly, I don’t know how Moms and Dads do it. Not only are they running kids to practices and games, … more
Cash inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame
The Illinois 4-H Foundation honors extraordinary 4-H alumni, volunteers, and former 4-H staff annually at the Illinois State Fair. This year, Edgar County’s own Brad Cash received this … more
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An old variety of apples known as Wealthy await processing into applesauce in Ruth Patchett’s kitchen. An American heirloom variety, Wealthy apples are a multi-use fruit that are good as both an eating apple and a cooking apple.
Living Wealthy for awhile
Have many readers have heard the expression of someone living up to their name? The amazing apple tree in our yard has lived up to its name this year and many people have been blessed as a … more
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Dr. Barbeque uses his unique grill — the Big Green Egg — to finish the char on several succulent slabs of meat. Labor Day Weekend is known both as the unofficial end of summer and as the perfect time for a cookout.
Kick back on Labor Day
Labor Day signals the shift from lazy summer afternoons and abbreviated office hours to the busyness and excitement of fall, but it also reminds us to do something we often forget to do—simply sit … more
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University of Illinois Extension educator in nutrition and wellness Mary Liz Wright of Paris demonstrates how to correctly can fresh green beans on one of the several YouTube videos featuring her work published by the University of Illinois.
Take summer into winter
The days are beginning to shorten, I can hear the locusts calling — fall is in the air. Our gardens know it, too. The plants are offering their fruits before the inevitable frost ends the … more
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Don’t let these beautiful fresh garden tomatoes go to waste this summer when it’s easy to prepare fresh salsa or spaghetti sauce to freeze. Fresh tomatoes can also be frozen for use in recipes during the cold winter months to bring a taste of summer to the table.
To-may-to, to-mah-to
Every time I see a picture on social media of the buckets and trays of fresh tomatoes from local gardens, I have to admit I’m jealous. I haven’t planted a garden since my husband and I lived … more
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Shelby Applegate shared some souvenirs from Japan during a recent visit home. Applegate teaches English in Japan. The picture shows a folded paper fan and a tin of Sakuma drops, an iconic Japanese candy.
Teaching paves path to Japan
Former Paris resident Shelby Applegate recently moved to Japan as an English teacher. The idea of living abroad appealed to Applegate although she wasn’t sure why the idea first arose. Just as … more
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The midway of the Edgar County Fair offers a variety of popular, but often calorie-laden, fair food options.
Midway munchies
Corn dogs and cotton candy – what trip to the fair is complete without them? Ask anyone what they enjoy most about the fair and many will say the food. Pizza on a stick, fried butter, chocolate … more
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The Paris Community Theater is presenting its second musical this weekend, “Mamma Mia.” Leading the cast are, from left, Melanie Clark, Christian Landes, Erin Hutchison, Tanner Laughlin, Michelle Jacobs and Aaron Rhoads. The production is scheduled at 7 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Presenting: Mamma Mia!
It’s been exciting six weeks and particularly fulfilling to watch the second musical production of “Mamma Mia” come together with the Paris Community Theater. Opening night was exciting and we … more
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Take it from the top
When Jennie Hughes was being considered as the choreographer for the Paris Community Theater’s show “Mamma Mia,” she was given a challenge by the show’s director Stuart Metcalf. Hughes was … more
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Ruth Patchett/The Prairie Press A variety of classic cars are on display at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, Aubrun, Indiana.
Patchetts hit the road
“Another Adventure,” is what my mother-in-law June always said whenever we set out to do something new. Husband Tom and I have been on the Hot Rod Power tour. It is something we have done … more
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The Grand Strand is a large stretch of beaches from Little River to Georgetown in South Carolina. It consists of more than 60 miles of an essentially uninterrupted arc of beach. The Myrtle Beach SkyWheel is located on the Grand Strand as well as the boardwalk and promenade.
Family fun in Myrtle Beach
Those seeking a family-friendly vacation spot without spending the children’s college fund need look no further than the Myrtle Beach area in South Carolina. I was lucky to live in the Myrtle … more
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It’s not difficult to make fresh, healthy summer salads — especially when you can give your children ownership in the dish by helping pick the fruit and veggies.
Flavorful summer foods
I think one of the best things about enjoying the summer’s bounty of vegetables and fruit are the salads we can all enjoy thanks to the bounty of the Downtown Paris Farmers Market or Community … more
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The Barren Rascals provide a music break in Stone Soup Shakespeare’s retelling of “Twelfth Night,” with creative nods to David Bowie.
Stone Soup Shakespeare
Every summer at Twin Lakes Park, those spending a Saturday afternoon at the splash park, on the mini golf course or with a picnic in the shade may be lucky enough to catch the one Saturday that Stone … more
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Paris native Donna Coonce — nearly retired from a career as a professor at Eastern Illinois University — is now Farmer Donna at Five Feline Farm. Along with her partner, Julia Miller, the two women operate a modern homestead near Westfield, raising heirloom crops, produce, honeybees, fruit and a variety of other foodstuffs.
Farmers market opens
Paris Downtown Farmers Market opens at 8 a.m. today and I couldn’t be more excited. I realize it’s not been the best weather for gardens so far with all the rain and cold. But my friend and … more
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Curt Stanfield poses with his piece, “An Endless Moment,” which won Best of Show at the Painting the Prairie exhibition now at the Link Art Gallery.
Painting the Prairie show
The Link Art Gallery, formerly the Bicentennial Art Center, is holding its first annual Painting the Prairie exhibition in place of the Paint Illinois show of the previous 25 years. Director … more
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Foil packets can be cooked by many methods. Here the most natural way of cooking is shown by just placing the foil packet in an open fire.
Foil makes cooking easy
Springtime is here and that means camping season has arrived as well. Many families long for weekends spent in nature and roughing it for a few days with a pack of basic supplies and a blanket … more
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A beautifully cooked rib-eye on the grill with grilled asparagus will have everyone asking about the date of the next cookout.
Grilling: America’s pastime
Thinking back to childhood and straight into adulthood the coming of warm weather meant one thing – the return of the cookout. Grilling is an American tradition as families and friends all … more
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To some this overgrown area, located in northern Illinois, may not be enticing but to sharp-eyed mushroom hunters it is a dream come true.
Finding morel ground
With spring finally here, hunters everywhere will soon be out in their favorite spots searching for the ever-elusive morel mushroom. People all over will be light stepping throughout the countryside … more
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With the fireplace roaring in the Eslinger Cabin and a fire pit outside, it is time to begin the prep work for a bountiful meal. The turnips, carrots and celery pictured are common ingredients for colonial era cooking.
It’s time to go colonial
Since the beginning of time the methods of cooking have changed in many ways. Some say for the better where others say they wish they had the old ways back. One thing is certain though, no matter … more
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