Lifestyle
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Disaster-proof your holiday feast by testing recipes before the big day
Nov 13, 2024 6:00 am - Why not do a test run of the dishes you’re making for the first time on Thanksgiving so you won't be stressed out on the big day?
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This skillet pork with apples is loaded with flavor and nutrition
Nov 13, 2024 5:45 am - In this one-pan dish, tender pork medallions are tossed with a saute of onions, apple slices and spinach in a light curry pan sauce.
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Dog accidents have damaged my wood floors. What can I do?
Nov 13, 2024 2:25 am - You can wipe up pet accidents on hardwood floors without leaving smells or stains, but you have to be quick and the finish needs to be pristine. Scratches can allow the pet mess to get into the wood, and often, the only remedy then is to replace damaged boards.
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Throwing a dinner party is a way to connect. Rookies, don’t be intimidated
Nov 13, 2024 1:16 am - As we head into the holiday season, you may be hosting a dinner party for the first time, or maybe the first time in a long time. It may sound daunting, but with preparation and a few key steps, you can pull off an evening of food and fun with ease.
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Bankers need not disclose?Nov 13, 2024 12:03 am - Do banks really not have to disclose deficits they discover after acquiring a property? That’s the million-dollar question.
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There are flowers too? Some plants prized for foliage surprise gardeners with late-season blooms
Nov 12, 2024 11:51 pm - Part of the thrill of gardening are the surprises you might find along the way. Here are some plants chosen primarily for striking foliage that may surprise you with their blooms or berries.
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Home & garden calendar Nov. 17-23Nov 12, 2024 11:36 pm - Fall garden cleanup, seasonal centerpieces, holiday public light displays and more.
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How to know whether to cut perennials back in fall or springNov 12, 2024 10:23 pm - Keep your garden interesting and attractive through the winter by waiting until early spring to cut back perennials. However, there are some situations to cut back some perennials in the fall.
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Geneva church’s new gazebo provides seating, shelter for Third Street shoppersNov 12, 2024 8:44 pm - Just in time for the holiday rush, visitors to Geneva’s popular Third Street retail district have a new place to relax and take a break from shopping.
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Celebrate Thanksgiving with Taize prayer at St. Thomas the Apostle Church Nov. 25Nov 12, 2024 8:17 pm - The community is invited to attend a Taizé service, a quiet hour of peace-filled, meditative prayer to celebrate Thanksgiving and welcome the upcoming holiday season on M...