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I have 5 fun Trivia questions. 1. Which NASA mission launched on November 14, 1969, and became the second crewed mission to land on the Moon? 2. What Best Picture-winning film had its world premiere on November 1, 1997, at the Tokyo International Film Festival? 3. Which film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s dystopian novel opened in U.S. theaters on November 22, 2013? 4. Which iconic rock guitarist and singer, known for his extraordinary guitar skills, was born November 27, 1942? 5.
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Fun Facts of the season: Monarch Migration, Monarch butterflies fly up to 3,000 miles south to Mexico or California to escape the coming cold. Pumpkin spice historically contains no actual pumpkin. It is simply the traditional blend of warming spices—such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves—used to flavor pumpkin pies. We can’t forget Halloween! Halloween takes place in the fall and comes from ancient Celtic tradition.
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This week had our annual Iowa Vs Iowa State potluck at the Times Citizen. We have some great cooks, and Amelia made a chicken dip that had me at the first bite. So, I'm sharing her recipe. It's easy, and it stays warm in the crockpot. Great for a get together or tail gate party. Go Hawks!
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I love recipes that are best chilled and served the next day or even two days later. If it’s a really good salad, you’ll want to eat the leftovers. We eat leftovers all the time, so these pasta recipes will be made very soon at our house. Especially since our family and neighbors have been sharing their yummy garden produce with us. Hope you enjoy!
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This week I got help from my co-workers with recipes as James, and I were at the Franklin Co Fair doing live remotes on KIFG. We have a lot of great cooks at the Times Citizen. Enjoy!
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I like to host get togethers, but I really like to visit with everyone. Do you ever feel like it’s so much stress, and you can’t even remember visiting with so and so because you’re in the kitchen preparing food? Well, I’ve been there, so here I’ve listed a few fast stress free, crowd pleasing, and some you can make ahead of time recipes. Enjoy your time with friends and family.
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Hey folks, if you’ve not tried a spaghetti bake recipe, I encourage you to try this one. It is so good that it has become an every other week recipe for us. Have a safe Memorial Day!
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I’ve been wanting to bake! So here’s 4 simple and easy sweet treats to try. Don’t be mad at me when you eat them all and then jump on the scale and yell my name, because I’ll be in the same boat. HA! Enjoy!
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I can let you all in on a secret- I made the creamy cottage mac & cheese and added more protein with a can of tuna, and it turned out GREAT! If you sub the normal pasta noodles for protein pasta you gain on the grams of protein per serving too. Hope you give it a try.
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This weekend our girls vacation group has plans to make goodies for our annual Christmas get together, weather permitting. HAHA. The Mint chocolate cookie bark is one of my favorites, and I haven’t made it in a hot minute. I sure hope the mint Oreos are out in the stores along with the mint flavored M & M’s because that’ll be my goodie to make.
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Autumn is called “fall” Because it’s a shortened version of the 16th- century British phrase “fall of the leaf, “ which describes the season when leaves fall from trees. This descriptive term gained popularity in the American colonies and eventually became the dominant term for the season in American English, while British English continued to prefer the Latin-derived word “autumn”.
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I recently gave up drinking coffee, but this cowgirl recipe has me wanting to try it. Did you know? You can save so much $ by making your own cold brew and mixing in your milks, syrups. This also gives you control of all the additives being mixed in as well. Check these recipes out and save some $, and still get your coffee fix.
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I hope you all had a great 4th! I’ve been in another fit challenge and healthy recipes are a hit with others in my group, so I’m sharing with you as well. Enjoy!
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Who likes to just make up recipes by what is in your fridge and pantry? Me! And most of those recipes end up being our favorite, but then it’s also the ones we don’t write down what we even used for next time. This sausage and potato bake reminds me of that kind of recipe, because most of these ingredients are probably in your fridge at home. And a BIG thanks to Iowa Electric Cooperative Living for the recipes in their May newsletter. I’ll be trying the asparagus recipes for sure.
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St Patrick’s Day is known for parades, music, green beer and corned beef and cabbage everything. I had always turned my nose up to the smell of cooked cabbage and sauerkraut but after tasting it in my 40s, it is now one of my favorites. This beer cheese recipe sounded good, so guess what I’ll be making this weekend. Have fun and be safe.
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There’s a craze on social media for cooking with cottage cheese to make foods higher in protein. I am not a fan because of its texture, but I do like it added in lasagna and scrambled eggs, because I can hide the texture. Some of the recipes have me very interested, so last Sunday morning I made the waffles. All I can say is these are way good and packed with protein! I will DEFINITELY be keeping this recipe. I froze them to eat while I’m on vacation with the girls soon.
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Growing up my mom baked a lot of cookies. I remember her telling me not to eat the raw cookie batter because there were eggs in it. But nowadays you hear of people (including my guy), stirring their eggs up and drinking them raw for the pure protein. So, it’s safe to say, either way you’ll be fine eating this cookie dough since it is without eggs. Enjoy!
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Seems like there’s been lots of talk about these TikTok recipes going viral, so of course I fed into it and checked a few out. I must say, I love spaghetti of all kinds so this one will be fun to try. The Mac & Cheese recipe is where you only need 1 pan and no straining. I mean, how simple, and why haven’t we tried this or heard of it before now? HA!
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I recently stumbled upon badbatchbaking.com and found several interesting recipes that I pinned to try soon. I think the bacon cracker recipe would be great for tailgating, and the French toast bites can be put in the freezer and microwaved as needed. Enjoy!
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Fall makes me think of butternut squash soup. Now that I have moved to Ankeny, right at my corner to head home is Panera Bread. I stopped last week and ordered their soup, it was delicious. But now that I found this recipe, I can make my own and freeze some. Last night at the store I bought more of the Banza protein noodles (which I may have a slight addiction to), and I picked up shrimp, so the garlicky shrimp recipe is on order for tonight. I’ll let you know what I think. Enjoy!
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Fall is upon us. Remember to check out the farmers markets for fresh fruits and vegetables. Kohlrabi is not my favorite but so many love it so here’s a new recipe to try. Enjoy!
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It’s tailgating season, and as I was searching for recipes, I noticed the marinated cheeses. Pair this with different types of crackers and you have a snack many will enjoy.
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This week’s selections include one of my own, Taco Bake Casserole that I prepared and shared with others. It’s so good and a keeper. The strawberry dessert recipe went viral on TikTok and I’m excited to make it. It’s healthy and has chocolate in it!
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If you are like me and love a bedtime snack, then try making these peanut butter cookies and storing them in the freezer. I like to make them and remove one from the freezer about 30 minutes before bed and enjoy a healthier snack. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do. BTW, I double the recipe.
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Fun facts about summer: Frisbees are a popular sport that came from throwing pie plates. Popsicles were invented by accident. The Eiffel Tower grows in the summer. Crickets get chirpy. I hope you were able to see the summer solstice. I saw lots of cool pictures that others shared on their social media accounts. Thanks for sharing.
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Happy June! Fun facts about this month: People born in June are considered social butterflies because they are charismatic, talented and good looking! They are very intelligent, are extremely inquisitive and have a childlike nature. June is known as a great month to get married. The famous English tennis tournament Wimbledon is played during the month of June.
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With the fresh produce in the stores and farmers markets beginning, this helps with healthy eating. Here’s a fresh veggie recipe I hope you enjoy, and the smoothie recipe is on my list to make next.
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This week I included keto healthy recipes after receiving an email suggesting some healthier ones. I love to try new ones, so these will be on my list next. If you have something you’d like to see more of, please send me an email. I’ll do my research and post.
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Happy Easter! What would you say is the most traditional dish at Easter time? I feel it’s ham. So, I went to research what the internet says- lamb and ham came up as the top served proteins. I love ham and using the leftovers in soups or scalloped potatoes is so good. And of course, a cold sandwich with mustard or mayo. The muffins recipe is from a dear friend of mine who loves to create recipes. I can’t wait to make them for breakfast. Safe travels. Enjoy your family and make memories.
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“Did you know” facts about foods: * During the 1800s, it was believed that ketchup has medicinal qualities. It was claimed to cure ailments like diarrhea. * Chicken contains 266 percent more fat than it did 50 years ago. Here’s a fun fact that will make you want to know more: Bananas are berries, but strawberries aren’t. Happy findings!
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I’ve always said I should make my own taco seasoning but never took the time to look for a recipe. So, here’s one I’m going to try. I like to read the comments and tips from others, and many advise to triple the recipe,because it goes fast. Place in an airtight container and use it on taco salads, on meats, on baked potatoes, or any foods you’d like a bit of zip or spice.
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Some weekends are for splurging, so I’ve chosen recipes that are on the top of my list to make. To make the Angel Pudding a bit different and healthier, you could substitute and use sugar free vanilla pudding, mixed with 8 oz. sugar free cool whip and a tsp of sugar free strawberry Jell-O (dry) mix then add cut up strawberries. Enjoy!
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To each and every one of you reading this, may good tidings come your way in 2024. Be thankful, spread happiness, and practice healthy habits. Merry Christmas!
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I know Christmas is over seven weeks away, but I love this onion soup when it’s chilly out. Comfort food season is here, and I hope you enjoy these recipes.
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The weather has changed, but your busy schedules have not. Here are some easy crockpot recipes to fix for the family before your busy night out for sports or other activities that the whole family should enjoy. Plus, the granola keeps for a while in the fridge and is a great snack to pack. You can change up the ingredients to your liking.
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I’ve been seeing a lot of great and easy recipes to make and share with friends and family from watching this guy on Instagram. Most are keto friendly and healthier. Let me know what you think of these. Especially the pumpkin lovers like me.
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Fall is on its way, and I know many of you love to grill, me too, so I’ve added a chicken wing recipe for the grill. I’d use this sauce recipe for anything chicken, my favorite is the breast. And since school will be starting soon, I included the easy and yummy fajitas. These can be made as a double batch and heated up a second night for leftovers. Enjoy the next two weeks with the kids before they head back to school.
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You can almost always bet that the temps will be in the 80s or above during the 4th of July, and the humidity high. Have you heard there’s foods that help your body temp lower to keep us cooler? Apples, melons, watermelon, radishes, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, celery. I’d say looking at this list, we should eat a salad. It has most the goodies on this list to make a fine salad, but don’t forget to add a hard-boiled egg for protein. Have a safe Independence Day.
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This weekend I’m headed to my sister’s place for two birthday celebrations. Our family ALWAYS makes too much food. We even say to each other what we are bringing but it always ends up that we each bring an extra side or two. Then we are left with so much afterwards. You will NEVER go hungry from a Walker get together! I’m bringing the bagel dip. I’ve shared this recipe in years past but there’s usually someone who has either lost this recipe or hasn’t tried it.
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Last weekend I was introduced to making homemade salmon patties and they were so good. Even had extra for lunches. I love salmon and could almost eat a whole slab by myself, so the patty was a nice change. Do you prefer mayo, salad dressing or Miracle Whip? I love Miracle Whip. And somehow, it’s healthier than mayonnaise. But I’m excited to try this homemade mayonnaise recipe. Maybe it’ll change my taste buds. If you are not a fan of mayo, substitute with Greek yogurt or an avocado.
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I just returned from vacation, and I am finished with my nine-week fit challenge with my coach, so I’m excited to try out some of my recipes that I had kept for this day to arrive. The egg casserole is a must-make! And the loaded cauliflower salad sounds so wonderful and makes me think of spring which is just a few days away. I’d love to hear your feedback on these.
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This week I’ve included some keto, low carb, and weight watcher friendly dessert recipes. I have 2.5 weeks left of my fit challenge with my coach and this week’s challenge was to share a dessert recipe that had less than 300 calories, 5g or less sugar and packed with protein. Of course I’m up for any cooking challenge, plus we get to eat a serving of what we make. The rest of it I will share with others.
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Home chefs, it’s YOUR time to share your best batch of chili on Saturday, Jan. 28, noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Chili Cook-Off sponsored by Cooks’ Corner & the Times Citizen. This will be going on during the Winter Rec Fest activities at the Scenic City Boat Club in Iowa Falls. Call Amber at 641-648-2521 or email her at aminard@iafalls.com for details and to sign up. It’s your time to show off those chili making skills and enjoy the day with others.
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Whether you are traveling near or far, I hope you have a safe & merry time making memories with family and friends. Blessings, Joy
Soroptimists present Atta Girl Award
Soroptimist International of Muskogee recently honored Keather Smith with an Atta Girl Award and gifts for her dependability, friendly and caring attributes and dedication to her job. Keather has worked at Muskogee County Emergency Medical Service for two years and seven months and has recently been promoted to a paramedic. She considers her job as the perfect job because she enjoys helping people and actually making a difference in their lives.
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I saw this Dirty Rice recipe online and they say that this Cajun dish is great at Christmas time or any time of year. It sounds so good but there’s one ingredient that I’m not sure I would include. But in the reviews, they said, DO NOT leave out the chicken livers. So, if you make this, leave them in. Sometimes I’d say my meals are similar to keto, and this cereal is on my plan to make very soon. Enjoy!
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With the changing of the season, the chillier temperatures and that fact that I’m two weeks from the finale of the fitness challenge with my coach, everything sounds delicious. I’ve been craving party potatoes, and making anything in the crockpot just seems simpler. I’ve made this granola recipe before, and it’s a total hit. Granola is a great snack to have any time of the year. Enjoy!
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With Halloween approaching fast, I chose some recipes that the kids might want to help in making, and who doesn’t like caramel popcorn? Keep your children safe by making sure they are with an adult, carrying a flashlight and their candy bag could even have reflector tape on it. Remind them to cross at the intersections and not between parked cars. Have fun and be safe.
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