Fresh fruit, berry pie is late summer treat
— August 28, 2020Looking upward on a morning run, I was caught off guard when I spotted branches of leaves that were green, turning to yellow and orange. “Whoa,” I said between breaths, “not yet!”…
Tag: Summer
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We all scream for ice cream
— August 6, 2020It’s hot, and like many of you, one of my favorite ways to cool off is with a bowl of ice cream. Vanilla ice cream continues to be America’s flavor of choice. Ice cream’s origins…
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No-cook summer breakfast porridge
— July 23, 2020Once your kids turn the last page of the classic bedtime story “The Three Bears,” tell them that when they wake up in the morning, they’ll get to mash and measure some healthy…
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Strawberries are the perfect fruit
— July 16, 2020Strawberries have been considered a tasty and nutritious treat for hundreds of years. Nutritional experts believe that strawberries are as close as you can get to a perfect fruit. They’re…
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Flag-inspired July Fourth fun for the family
— June 25, 2020I eagerly count down the days to the Fourth of July. It’s a special time when Americans gather to celebrate our independence. In my extended family gathering, we even toss in a birthday…
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Treat your tastebuds and stay hydrated in summer heat
— July 26, 2020With more soaring temperature expected, University of Illinois Extension has tasty recipes to keep families hydrated. “Many people won’t feel thirsty until they’re…
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12 ways to get the kids outdoors and away from a screen
— July 21, 2020It’s no surprise to most of us that our kids could do with less screen time. Although we are forever grateful to the creative teachers and resourceful schools that successfully adapted…
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Road Trips: Famers markets that produce loyal followings
— July 8, 2020When you have a craving for corn, hankering for honey or appetite for apples, a farmers market may be just the place for you. This week’s Road Trips page provides a look at some of…
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