If there’s an official flavor of the season it has to be peppermint. And if you’ve waited to the last minute to make holiday treats for your friends, don’t fret! Peppermint…
It was somewhere between a Norman Rockwell painting and a Hallmark Moment. Our extended family had just gathered for Christmas last year at our cozy cabin nestled in Northern California’s…
I’m nuts about nuts. All year-round. I try to keep a bowl of fresh, shelled California almonds replenished and within easy reach on the kitchen counter for a grab and go snack. And…
First Fridays will get festive on Friday, Dec. 3 with 40 participating venues open with art, music, and more. Of those venues, 30 will be serving samples of hot cocoa at Aurora Downtown’s…
The Peoria Area Civic Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Joseph D. Henry, will resume live performances with a presentation of “An American Family Christmas” on Friday and Saturday,…
Decorating with fresh greenery is a treat for most gardeners getting ready for the holiday festivities. Some buy greens from a local garden center, but did you know you can harvest…
With their bright red blooms, Poinsettia’s are a holiday tradition, but buyers don’t have to limit their selection to one color. This winter, celebrate and decorate with a rainbow…
If you have never purchased and set up a real, live Christmas tree, but are considering it because you’re thinking “green,” you are not alone. Tree growers are seeing more interest…
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