Lifestyle
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Walnuts, orange add zest to no-sugar-added cranberry relishNov 26, 2024 7:09 am - Thinking about this year’s cranberry relish, I came across a relish recipe that included chopped walnuts. I liked that idea, and expanded on it with orange zest and juice.
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Seasonal flavors abound in spicy winter squash, cranberry chicken rouladeNov 26, 2024 7:09 am - Seasonal flavors and fancy presentation add holiday flair to this chicken roulade and hasselback-style glazed winter squash.
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Slightly sweet Winter Squash Souffle pairs with any main dishNov 26, 2024 7:08 am - Don’t let looks fool you. This slightly sweet winter squash souffle belongs in your holiday dinner buffet, not on the dessert table.
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Easy soup perfect the day after Thanksgiving — or any dayNov 26, 2024 7:08 am - If you find yourself with an abundance of leftover bird, Day-After Thanksgiving Soup is the perfect way to use the extras taking up space in your fridge. It’s like Thanksgiving dinner in a bowl.
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This $18 crisp white wine from an outstanding producer is a great buy
Nov 26, 2024 4:56 am - Oregon pinot noir may be the ideal wine for the cornucopia of the Thanksgiving table. Here are two other options to consider as well.
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13 Aurora area faith communities join in ‘Thanksgiving Celebration of Music and Friendship’Nov 25, 2024 9:50 pm - Christians, Jews, Muslims and 10 other faith communities spanning Kane and Kendall counties came together Sunday, Nov. 24.
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For the 50th year, Aurora women’s homemade sweets highlight church fundraiserNov 25, 2024 9:35 pm - About 400 homemade buttermints came out of an Aurora oven recently for the 19th annual cookie and candy sale at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
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Elgin’s St. Hugh of Lincoln to host blood drive Dec. 5Nov 25, 2024 8:02 pm - St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church in Elgin is once again partnering with Versiti Blood Center to host a community blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 5.
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Home & garden calendar, Dec. 1-7Nov 25, 2024 7:30 pm - Holiday house tour, holiday displays and more.
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Fridge or counter? How to store leftover pie.
Nov 25, 2024 3:11 pm - Pies are a labor of love when made from scratch. This is easily an hours-long process, so unless you plan on eating it all that day, it’s wise to consider how best to store it.