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Ella’s Kitchen
Ahhh… Spring is here – and so are those pesky little ants. Three years ago I shared this homemade ant killer with you. I had used it and it seems to have worked for three years. Will have to make a new batch this spring. --- For recipes; make salads ahead, layered taco salad, and a new twist t...
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Mother’s Day Eve – All Saturday, May 13th at Hilltop Campus Village
Come to the Hilltop Campus Village on Saturday May 13 to take part in a special celebration. The merchants of the Hilltop Merchants Association invite you for a fun day of shopping and activities for the whole family. Grab your morning coffee from Village Inn, 1919 Harrison Street; Java Station Dri...
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Calendar of Events | April 2017
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Get support from ...
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Ella’s Kitchen
Spring has arrived. Meals take on a fresh new look. Salads can be a side dish, a pasta dish, the main dish or even a fruit salad for dessert. -Ella Bow Tie Pasta Salad 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 (16-oz.) package farfalle (bow-tie) pasta 1 pound fresh broccoli 1 cup mayonnaise ...
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Daisy, Daisy… Oh, Sweet Pea…
By Eloise Graham Familiar songs have been written naming the flowers that denote the month of April. There is the Daisy. This lovely bloom conveys innocence, loyal love and purity. It is also a flower given between friends to keep a secret; the daisy means “I’ll never tell.” The other Apr...
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March 2017 Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Effective Communi...
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Ella’s Kitchen
The muffin tin just isn’t for muffins anymore. Quite some time ago, I had a recipe for meatloaf. It was cooked in a muffin tin. Each person had one or two individual meatloaves arranged on their plate. Or a huge batch could be made up, then individually frozen to use at your convenience. Recently,...
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Our “Major” Entertainment Growing Up on the Farm
By John & Joan Maxwell Cinnamon Ridge Farms One of the many blessings my five siblings and I experienced growing up on our farm was our horse, Major. We spent days with Major, and he was a great source of entertainment for all of us. Like most animals, Major had a personality all his own. ...
