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  • Kari's Kitchen Kari’s Kitchen

    Crock Pot Hot Cocoa ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 14 ounces can sweetened condensed milk 6 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy whipping cream 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Mini marshmallows (for serving) Heat up 1 cup whole milk t...

  • Calendar of Events Calendar of Events

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting - Illowa Intergroup 24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit www.aaquadcities.org Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association - here is a listing of support groups offered in this area. Caregiver Support Group at Milestones - Milestones Area Agen...

  • Healthy Holiday Gifting – Dietitian Picks Healthy Holiday Gifting – Dietitian Picks

    By Kaitlyn Milligan Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3291 Kaitlyn.Milligan@hy-vee.com The holidays are a time to enjoy the season and extend appreciation for friends, family, and co-workers. This year, try taking a mindful approach to gift-giving and incorporate a healthy holiday theme. I...

  • Kari’s Kitchen Kari’s Kitchen

    Stuffed Mushrooms 1½ lb. baby mushrooms, rinsed 2 Tbsp, unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped ¼ cup bread crumbs Kosher salt Ground black pepper ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 1 Tbsp. chop...

  • Calendar of Events | OCTOBER 2025 Calendar of Events | OCTOBER 2025

    If you have an upcoming event that you would like published, please mail info to: 50+Lifestyles, P.O. Box 2125, Davenport, IA, 52809 or email: publisher@50pluslife.com Please submit by the 10th of the month prior to the month you want activity listed. Support Groups and Informational Seminars ...

  • PUBLISHER’S CORNER PUBLISHER’S CORNER

    Whispers of Autumn By Kari Smith It's a season that tugs at my heartstrings, evoking decades of memories. Pumpkins, those humble orange orbs, have been my autumn companions since childhood, but their story stretches far deeper. Originating in Central America over 7,500 years ago, pumpkins were fi...

  • Just Saying... Just Saying…

    The Five Notes of the Village Symphony By Q.C. Jones Every place has its own ambient soundtrack. Nashville has Hank-powered pedal steel guitars. Chicago has the blaring horn of the “L” train. And the Village of East Davenport, my personal riverfront abode, has a signature symphony, five notes...

  • Kari’s Kitchen Kari’s Kitchen

    Butternut Squash Soup   Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash (about 3 pounds), halved and seeds removed 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1/2 c chopped shallot 1 tsp salt 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced 1 tsp maple syrup 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg Fres...