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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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Autumn is when pie really shines. This staple of Thanksgiving and beyond was first baked in Britain during the 16th century, but that did not stop the colonies from adopting them into a culinary tradition as American as apple pie.
Pie season has arrived
The aroma of freshly baked pie wafting from a cozy kitchen instantly warms the hearts of those basking in its glory. Fall is prime pie-baking season, and there is no better time to try your hand at a … more
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The garden’s last hurrah
Fall is here and people are putting their gardens to sleep. There are numerous presentations by Master Gardeners using this title with helpful information. Following the advice of a Master Gardener … more
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Shiloh High School’s revamped Family and Consumer Sciences classroom is equipped with new cabinetry, quality appliances and sturdy tables thanks to the 1 percent facilities tax and an $1,800 grant from the ECCF. Students and school organizations have already made use of the new cooking space.
Shiloh School gets cookin’
A renovated classroom is making for happy students at Shiloh School. Family and Consumer Sciences, previously known as home economics, is a subject close to teacher Carolyn McIntyre’s heart. A … more
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A monarch catches the morning sun on a catalpa tree leaf, shaking off the nightly chill. Sharp-eyed Paris residents may have noticed these orange and black beauties gliding through town during the day or clustered on branches in the evening. The turn in seasons sets the butterflies off on their long journey to Mexico.
Monarchs flutter by ParisMonarchs flutter by Paris
A Saturday field trip when I was a junior in high school opened my eyes to the migration of the monarch butterfly, thanks to Teddy Day and my plan to become a journalist. We were en route to a … more
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A taste of honey for HCE
In the world of beneficial insects, perhaps the most important is the honeybee. This industrious little worker not only provides a delectable food in honey and a useful product in beeswax, but it … more
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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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