Competition was palpable as five spirited teams vied in the third year for the Edgar County 4-H Cooking Challenge. Mary Liz Wright, coordinator of the event, explained the competition rules to the … more

If healthier eating holds a prominent spot on your list of goals, you may feel it’s necessary to eliminate some of your sweetest favorites. However, committing to a nutritionally friendly way … more

Grocery store shopping can be a real shock. Prices have increased and not just in the egg department.  Most of us have been told wages have increased significantly, but how many have received … more

With Christmas and Thanksgiving in the rear-view, many have accepted the post-New Year lull in holiday cheer. However, Saturday, Jan. 28, marked a celebration building enthusiasts should  not … more

In honor of National Wear Red Day, Horizon Health hosted a luncheon at Betty Jane’s Kitchen. Wear Red Day is a feature of American Heart Month, and the goal is to raise awareness in women about … more

Food is something that always brings a community together. Before handwriting became prevalent the only way to know how to make a dish was by oral tradition. Eventually, people started writing … more

Before the late October cruise Tom and I took to the Panama Canal, I had a premonition. It was brought on by Carol King’s song “Sweet Seasons.” For some reason I kept singing (off … more

Fat Tuesday has come and gone. Carnival, also known as Mardi Gras, is over and we are now in Lent — a time when millions of people fast and refrain from eating meat. Fasting before Easter … more

As the holiday season creeps up, Anita Rhodes is turning her barn into a real-life Santa’s workshop. Rhodes has been an arts and home décor enthusiast her whole life, and her own … more

There are several varieties of pears, but the best is the Brocton pear. Bet most readers are not familiar with the Brocton pear variety. The Brocton pear grows on a tree which is owned by my … more