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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 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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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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One of the traditional kickoffs to Savannah St. Patrick’s week activities is the greening of the fountain in Forsyth Park. Members of the Irish society and their families gather for the celebration to dump the green dye in the fountain, one of the symbols of Savannah.
Savannah goes green
I don’t think it’s any secret that I love Savannah, Ga. Even when it’s 100 degrees with 99 percent humidity or when the yellow pollen covers everything, I love the Hostess City. As you read … more
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Originating in Muscatine, Iowa, the Maid Rite sandwich is a popular local favorite, also known as a loose meat sandwich.
Eats off the beaten path
This past Christmas I gave my mother-in-law, June, the John Steinbeck book, “Travels with Charley.” June is a resident of Pleasant Meadows in Chrisman and enjoys it when I visit and read a … more
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Some of the foods Abraham Lincoln probably ate include, clockwise from top right, French almond cake, gingerbread men, cornbread, biscuits and chicken.
Food for Lincoln’s birthday
Abraham Lincoln is such an iconic figure in American history it is easy to forget he was human and like all humans needed to eat. During the nearly 154 years since Lincoln’s assassination, … more
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There are plenty of great dips served with a variety of vegetables, chips or crackers that provide noshes to everyone watching the Super Bowl game Sunday. Many of the dips can be prepared ahead of time — even those that require baking — allowing the hosts to enjoy their guests as well as the game.
Touchdown party dips
Sunday is the Super Bowl and while I sincerely doubt there are many local New England Patriots or Los Angeles Rams fans, still many Americans will get together with friends and families to watch some … more
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Is there anything more inviting than blueberry pancakes for breakfast? Monday is National Blueberry Pancake Day. Blueberries add a freshness to pancakes and nutrients like vitamin K, vitamin C, manganese and copper. At breakfast, add a few blueberries to your pancake, flapjack or hotcake batter. Adding blueberries to the pancake batter when mixing up the ingredients may result in a bluish hue. To avoid this, add them right after dropping dollops of batter to the hot griddle.
Time for blueberry pancakes
By GARY HENRY ghenry@prairiepress.net Here is something everyone can support. Monday is National Blueberry Pancake Day. It is unknown who was originally behind this idea or how Jan. 28 came … more
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Mary Liz Wright, right, serves a sample of apple salad she made during a demonstration of new kitchen gadgets Tuesday, Jan. 9, at the Paris Public Library.
Foodies have new tools
Kitchen technology innovation was the focus of a “What’s New In The Kitchen” program Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the Paris Public Library. Led by University of Illinois extension nutrition and … more
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Soul Food Supper for New Year with Black-eyed Peas and Ham Hock fo encourage Prosperous Year.
New Year’s comfort food
According to tradition, New Year’s Day supper will bring you fortune in the year to come. At the Roberts home on Elm Street in Paris, New Year’s Day dinner was probably the most unpopular of … more
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