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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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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
Holiday Open House
Cookie Science 101
Nothing signals the start to the winter holiday season quite like a platter full of freshly baked cookies, from sugar-dusted crescents to chocolate-dipped macaroons and sprinkle-topped wafers. … more
Pferrenusse, a German spice cookie, comes fresh from Ruth Patchett’s oven. Patchett volunteered to bake traditional German Christmas cookies for refreshments following a Dec. 5 concert by German organist Albrecht von Gaudecker on the pipe organ at Grace Lutheran Church.
Adventures in German baking
Thank you Albrecht von Gaudecker for inspiring me to make German Christmas cookies this year. Von Gaudecker, a world-renowned organist, is performing 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5, at Grace Lutheran Church … more
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Thanksgiving customs and spreads can vary wildly from region to region, but celebrants are always guaranteed a feast for the eyes, mouth and spirit.
Dishing on traditions
Thursday is Thanksgiving. It never ceases to amaze me of the traditions associated with the holiday — and how different they are in other areas of our country. I think it must be a Midwestern … more
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Tanner Laughlin, playing Hollywood Hal, was one of the featured characters in the “Murder at the Juice Joint” dinner theater production Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Tingley Reception Center in Paris. The evening raised nearly $2,000 for the Paul Warner Animal Rescue and was presented by Paris Charity Events.
(Fun)draising entertainment
“Murder at the Juice Joint,” to benefit the Paul Warner Animal Rescue, was a resounding success, according to Bobby Sinclair and Zack Janis, who are the founders of Paris Charity Events. Paul … more
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