We all know how disappointing it is that the Edwards County Fair has been cancelled. Fair foods have always been one of my favorite things about any fair: county, interstate or state or some other localized specialty fair or festival, especially one that revolves around a specific food item.
If you are happy with our country being so divided,
National Tapioca Pudding Day on July 15 encourages us to dig into this pudding dish enjoyed around the world!
There must be a lot of people who really love baked beans and blueberries that the whole month of July is dedicated to them both!
Here's some new math we've been doing at our house: 4 flat tires on 3 vehicles in 1 day equals 2 much.
Months after the nation's economy crashed and millions were (and continue to be) put out of work, a large group of Illinois House Democrats is still quite upset at the way Gov. JB Pritzker's administration is handling unemployment insurance claims.
Time to celebrate the RED, WHITE and BLUE this weekend with your families. Here are a few fun recipes you might want to consider!
Anyone get the produce box from Cusumano & Sons this past weekend in Albion? I based the recipes for this week’s column, celebrating National Fruit and Vegetable Month, on their box. It was so full of wonderful, fresh produce, and fit right in with my theme this week. Did you see those c…
As Illinois slowly begins the reopening process, some state legislators have decided to start hosting in-person fundraisers.
We have one of those pre-made storage sheds in our backyard. It looks like a miniature barn.
This Sunday is Father’s Day. My husband (a dad) enjoy meals made just for him, with him in mind. So I rounded up a few of his favorites (there are too many to include), plus one I know he’d like to try-BBQ Sundaes.
I've been noticing a lot of prom stuff online what with all the pandemic stuff limiting events. Proms and pandemics are antithetical.
In 1885, a school teacher in Wisconsin named Bernard J. Cigrand encouraged his students to reflect on the real meaning and majesty of this symbol by placing a flag in the inkwell on his desk and asking his students to write an essay about what the flag means to them.
We were sitting outside in the shade, smoking cigars and enjoying the usual banter. Current events are always on tap, so we naturally began discussing George Floyd's death, race riots, Black Lives Matter, etc. and so on.
Some call it miserly. Some call it stingy. Some call it cheap.
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, in the period just prior to and just after Governor JB Pritzker issued his first stay at home order in March, houses of worship in Illinois experienced thirteen COVID-19 outbreaks, resulting in 88 cases.
Memorial Day may be interesting this year: how in the world are we humans supposed to have barbecues and fun with family and friends while social distancing?!
I have mixed feelings about awards. For my business, I view them as a marketing vehicle-I can tell my readers that the work we do stands up against the work of our peers.
For many weeks after the beginning of this COVID-19 crisis, Gov. JB Pritzker proved adept at telegraphing his every move.
Gov. JB Pritzker has repeatedly said he's delegating enforcement of his stay at home order to local governments.
I imagine most people like apple pie. I like apple pie, but I have to be in the mood for it I also like other foods that resemble apple pie, like cookies, so I thought that might be a fun way to celebrate National Apple Pie Day this week. These recipes are…as easy as apple pie!
It's been nearly two months since I've been to the cigar shop due to the pandemic quarantine. I have plenty of cigars but a big part of the enjoyment of cigars is being in the shop bantering with the others.
Does your mother, or wife deserve a day off from meal preparation? Or are you a mother who thinks you might deserve a little down time? Or are you just looking for new ways to cook this Sunday? If so, here are a few recipe ideas that would make a family, or in this case, a mother (or wife) p…
Sometimes, I think I should use this space to share useful information-impart knowledge, help people and make the world a smarter, better place. And someday, maybe I will.
A recent poll shows Illinoisans strongly approve of Gov. JB Pritzker's handling of the COVID-19 outbreak in Illinois and an even higher number supports his stay at home order.The We Ask America/Capitol Fax poll of 800 registered voters taken April 23-24 found that 71 percent approve of Pritz…
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prevents government intrusion on journalists' rights to tell their stories and your rights to read or watch or listen to them.
After weeks of sheltering in place, I've started to run out of interesting ways to waste time while sheltering in place. So I Googled "things to do while sheltering in place."
There should be no reason not to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, stay-at-home order or not. It’s very easy to create a fantastic Mexican spread for your family at home. To top it off, it’s a fun way to get your family involved in helping create a memorable meal together.
I know that Easter is long past, but Wednesday is National Jelly Bean Day! I thought to myself…what kind of recipes are out there involving jelly beans as an ingredient, and not just as decoration?! Trusty Google did not let me down!
According to the National Day Calendar website, National Glazed Spiral Ham Day on April 15 each year celebrates an innovative and delicious food. This gourmet looking dish often found at a holiday feast, originated in the basement of Harry J. Hoenselaar.
For Easter, we generally do orange rolls for breakfast. Then lunchtime, we have Easter Egg Salad sandwiches. There’s a funny story about how I ended up with this recipe. I have four kids, so several years ago when they were all young and coloring eggs, they each had to have soooo many. I thi…
Dear FFA Senior,
It’s time for one of the most enjoyable food-prank worthy days of the year: April Fool’s Day! I’ve gathered up some fun recipes to try your hand at this year. And with the current stay-at-home order in place, why not do April Fool’s pranks all week long! If you need inspiration, a quick Goog…
The 2020 theme for National Agriculture Week is “Food Brings Everyone to the Table.”
On Feb. 12, I wrote a letter to the editor discussing climate change. In the March 4 edition of the Navigator, there was a letter to the editor that took exception to what I wrote. For those of you who know me personally, you know that I love a good debate. I did take issue with some of the …
While everyone is spending more time at home this week, maybe grab the kids, wash your hands and pull out the ingredients for Sloppy Joes to celebrate National Sloppy Joe Day. No matter how you make this hot sandwich, celebrate!
The Democratic primary opponent of Rep. Thaddeus Jones (D-Calumet City) recently ripped into the incumbent for his position on a bill last year to create a new state board that would have the power to cap some prescription drug prices.
I went with traditional items for this week’s St. Patrick’s Day recipes…now that I think about it, I feel bad that I didn’t include any fun, bright rainbow or gold recipes. But a quick Google search will provide you with more options than I could ever choose from! On her Clean & Scentsi…
Start your school week off right with breakfast! National School Breakfast Week runs the first full week in March. This week increases awareness of school breakfast programs and all of the reasons why a nutritious breakfast keeps us running strong all day long. Can’t make it to the school fo…
As a Fraternal Order of Police member, it is disconcerting to me that our organization at the state level would choose to endorse a candidate in a campaign without consulting the membership. The FOP based in Springfield endorsed Adam Niemerg for state representative on the basis that they be…
I will make this short. The world seems like it is in turmoil. Say something nice or kind to someone-and do it often.
It was just me and Big Vince in the cigar shop. A rare opportunity to converse without others feeling compelled to weigh in and turning it into a circus.
According to the National Day Calendar website, Feb. 26 is the day for all pistachio lovers to eat their favorite nut all day long!
My granddaughter handed me a slip of paper and a plastic card. It looked like a credit card but was a promotional piece of some sort. “You’ll need these, Paw Paw Dave,” she said.
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich emerged from prison just like he went in: defiantly proclaiming his innocence and ostentatiously displaying his carefully coiffed victimhood.
I must confess that this is the first time I have ever written an opinion piece for a newspaper in my lifetime.
Mardi Gras is a culinarily diverse time of the year! When I thought about what types of food I associated with Mardi Gras-and by extension, New Orleans-I came up with quite a lot. But I can’t share them all with you, so I had to narrow it down, a little. I couldn’t leave out the traditional …
I recently shared the idea of deciding what you will vote for: not who, not what party, but what issues. So, instead of telling you “who” I vote for, let me share with you “what” I will vote for:
All six Democratic candidates vying to replace former Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) gathered for a candidates' forum last week moderated by Laura Washington of the Sun-Times. Feigenholtz was recently appointed to the Illinois Senate.
Just in case you didn’t get enough ideas last week, I’m here to share a few more Valentine’s Day recipes for you! What better way is there to show those you love how much you care than cooking or baking for them?
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