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Food insecurity can occur to anyone at any time, whether due to a job loss or extreme weather conditions. Don’t be caught without food for your family. Plan now and create a well-stocked pantry to provide food security year round — with or without a garden.
Know the pantry essentials
For years, nutritionists and cookbook writers have advised Americans to keep a stocked pantry and to cook and eat together. It’s better for our health. It’s better for our relationships. … more
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The ornate La Recoleta Cemetery at Buenos Aires, Argentina, is the final resting place of many prominent citizens of the nation.
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A 60 percent Christmas is much easier to put away than a 100 percent Christmas. The decorations are put away, and it did not take nearly as long this year. My son was thrilled when I said we were … more
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Linda Hart-Murphy serves her homemade goat’s milk ice cream following the goat show at the 2016 4-H Fair. Today is National Milk Day and humans have been keeping milk producing animals like goats, sheep, cattle, camels, donkeys and even horses since the late Stone Age.
Milk Day: celebrating dairy
Today, Jan. 11, is not for the lactose intolerant because it is National Milk Day. Dairy has an interesting connection to human development. Like all mammals, humans are born with the ability to … more
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A spiral ham is often the centerpiece of a Christmas dinner — and there always seems to be ham left over. There’s no reason to fill up on just ham sandwiches when there are a plethora of great soup, pasta and casserole recipes to avoid wasting the delicious pork.
Leftover ham lives again
When my siblings and I were growing up on Elm Street, there were not multiple present openings — at least that I can recall. I remember Grandma and Grandpa Dennison coming for dinner on … more
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The grand prize winner for the 27th annual National Gingerbread House Competition was this artistic rendering of “The Watering Hole” depicting a bar frequented by all sorts of animals including an alligator, left, enjoying a drink while swinging in a hammock. The winner was Gail Oliver of Johnson City, Tenn.
Sweet holiday competition
It all began in 1992 when a small group of gingerbread houses were built by community members in 1992 as another way to celebrate the holiday season. There were no plans to continue the competition … more
There’s no reason to worry about the perfect gift for family or friends this year. Special gifts — both sweet and savory — can be made right in the kitchen. Recipients will be excited to receive the special homemade gift.
Homemade for the holidays
Between sports, meetings and regular everyday life at The Prairie Press, I have to admit Christmas has snuck up on me this year. I hope to get my tree decorated this weekend. I had planned to do … more
Failing to exercise is one of the big contributors to holiday weight gain. A Spin Class at the REC or circuit training at Tom’s Fitness can help burn the extra calories associated with holiday meals and treats. Those who don’t have a gym membership can try walking more, jumping rope or doing calisthenics at home.
Avoid the holiday spread
The old adage that a five-pound weight gain is inevitable during the holiday season is a myth. According to the National Institute of Health, the average American gains just under one pound during … more
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The popular Natalie Babbitt book, “Tuck Everlasting” will come to life on the stage of the Paris Center of Fine Arts Friday, Dec. 6 through Sunday, Dec. 8, presented by Paris High School Drama. Two casts will perform during weekend. Cast members include seated, from left, Chase Hays and Cole Myers, Jesse Tuck; and Christiana Marlow and Jordyn David, Mother. Standing from left, are Nathan York and Riley Griffith, Miles Tuck; and Terry Slayden and Raymond Lim, Angus Tuck.
Everlasting story premiers
A beloved children’s book will come alive on the stage of the Paris Center of Fine Arts Dec. 6-8 when Paris High School Drama presents the musical, “Tuck Everlasting.” Two casts will perform … more
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It’s a sisters’ enterprise at Ellie and Olive Children’s Boutique which opens at 10 a.m. in downtown Paris. From left, Pia Krieger, Franceska and Teresa Twigg wanted to provide local residents a place to shop for girls clothes from newborn to size 14 and boys apparel from newborn to size 10 in their hometown.
Boutique opening today
It’s been years since there was a children’s boutique in Paris — but the Twigg sisters are changing that today. “Ellie and Olive Children’s Boutique” opened at 10 a.m. today on the … more
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Mary Liz Wright discusses how to navigate using sugar in healthful baking during her U of I Extension program presentation at the Paris Public Library. Many dessert recipes can have their sugar cut by one-third to one-half without losing their tastiness, and Wright also outlined the advantages of sugar substitutes like sucralose.
Sweet and healthful treats
The phrase healthy dessert feels like an oxymoron, especially in a culinary culture emphasizing bigger portions and increasing amounts of sugar. A giant cookie from the deli counter surely cannot be … more
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Dump dinners is an unfortunate name but a godsend for families on busy nights with multiple activities.
Dump dinners save the day
I’ve been busy this week directing Mayo Middle School’s annual musical. I’m usually busy between the paper and other responsibilities, but I cannot even imagine how parents who don’t want to … more
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