CREATIVE FAMILY FUN: Edible bird nests imitate nature
April 14, 2022Make simple no-bake bird’s nest treats with your kids to celebrate spring. Drop peanut M&Ms or natural-looking candy eggs in each one. Or for Easter, substitute jelly beans,…
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DIVAS ON A DIME: Schmaltz adds richness to matzo ball soup
April 14, 2022Ah, matzo ball soup. The very words conjure soothing comfort to the soul. Rich chicken broth with tender chicken and pillowy dumplings made from matzo crackers. This recipe calls for…
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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Treat leg swelling with horse chestnuts?
April 11, 2022DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old male who was diagnosed two years ago with superficial venous insufficiency. Venous ablation was considered, but my cardiologist informed me that it…
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ANTIQUES AND COLLECTING: Viewing eyeglasses through a collector’s lens
April 10, 2022The earliest use of eyeglasses was recorded about 1300. Rock crystal was shaped and set into round frames to wear and improve clarity. Glasses with temple arms that sit on the ears…
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Encourage your kids, grandkids to get in the garden
April 10, 2022Cultivating a love and knowledge of gardening in youth can be a rewarding experience for all. A garden offers a place to learn, play, and grow through hands-on experience in the freedom…
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Americans are eating more meat and cooking more at home
April 8, 2022Meat fortifies more Americans’ meals, which are now more frequently cooked and eaten at home, a new Food Marketing Institute (FMI) report revealed. A total of 98.5 percent of American…
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CREATIVE FAMILY FUN: Create an “egg plant” with Easter eggs
April 7, 2022Shake and decorate hollowed-out Easter eggs, then save them as keepsakes to display from year to year as a whimsical “egg plant” centerpiece. The lovely eggs, together with other…
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DIVAS ON A DIME: Diner classic made easily at home
April 7, 2022Here’s a classic comfort food that makes everyone happy. It’s a staple on diner menus across the country: the Patty Melt. Picture a burger patty slathered with caramelized onions,…
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Early blooming ephemerals flowers welcome warmer weather
April 5, 2022Spring ephemeral flowers are nature’s gems after winter. These short-lived beauties are wildflowers that grow in woodlands in the early spring before the leaves on deciduous trees…
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How to have success growing an indoor kitchen garden
April 3, 2022Growing food is not limited to outdoors in the summer. With some planning, you can grow food indoors throughout the year. University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Nicole…
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