Category Archives: Cooking

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How to Host an Elegant Dinner Party at Home

Hosting a dinner party is a great way to spend some quality time with family and friends while enjoying some tasty food. While not every dinner party has to be elegant and sophisticated, it’s nice to go the extra mile and host something really special from time to time. It could be a special occasion…

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Tips and Tricks for Preparing for Thanksgiving

Tips and Tricks for Preparing for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving can become a hectic day if you don’t plan and you allow yourself to get overwhelmed. The following are tips and tricks for preparing for Thanksgiving to avoid the meltdowns. Check Your Utensils and Cookware Planning the menu for Thanksgiving is a big deal, but cooking a great meal is tough when you don’t…

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Try One of These Spooky Recipies

With Halloween right around the corner, it’s time for Halloween parties, trick-or-treating and more ghoulish fun. If you’re tired of the same party food at your work potluck or school event, try one of these spooky Halloween recipes from Blain’s Farm & Fleet.      Stacked Jack-O-Lanterns Mini Donuts – Create a cute mini tower of pumpkins…

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Join the Fun at Highland’s Backyard BBQ September 13, 14th and 15th.

THE 3rd Annual Highland’s Backyard BBQ Festival FEATURES Beer Garden – Food – Crafts – Carnival Rides AND Live Music at The Gazebo. And closing out the fest… the international AC\DC tribute BONFIRE!!!! KIDS ACTIVITIES:  To all parents and grandparents looking to take the kids to a fun activity. ..Look no more.. .. Highland’s Backyard…

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Broad Street Blues Festival Schedule Announced

     Griffith’s Central Park will transform into a three-day blues festival with sixteen blues bands, more than a dozen BBQ vendors and craft beer on August 9th – 11th, 2024 The Broad Street Blues Festival kicks off Friday noon-11pm, same Sat, Sun noon-9pm. The Town of Griffith is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated…

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Better For YOU Easter Treats

  After forty days of giving up their favorite sweets, most people are ready to treat themselves. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, kicks off the Lenten season and Easter brings it to an end which means that many people splurge on the snacks they were separated from. There are plenty of recipes that are perfect…

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Football Superbowl Party Recipes from Blain’s Farm & Fleet

Football pre-season is underway, and that means tailgate parties! While you cheer for your favorite team, you need something delicious to snack on. If you’re tired of the same dips and wings at every tailgate party, look no further. Blain’s Farm & Fleet has put together some new recipes for you to try out this…

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Dyer Indiana Holiday Events

December Holiday Happenings in Dyer Parks and Recreation… Register Starting TODAY! GET Letters from Santa…  REGISTER HERE!  Candy Cane Hunt– Dec. 3 Come join us for a ton of fun! We will decorate sugar cookies, make a craft, and hunt for all the Candy Canes you can carry (bags will be provided). We will visit…

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Spooky Halloween Treats cookies muffins trick or treats

Try One of These Spooky Recipies

With Halloween right around the corner, it’s time for Halloween parties, trick-or-treating and more ghoulish fun. If you’re tired of the same party food at your work potluck or school event, try one of these spooky Halloween recipes from Blain’s Farm & Fleet.      Stacked Jack-O-Lanterns Mini Donuts – Create a cute mini tower of pumpkins…

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Annual Towle Theater Chili Cook Off at 18th Street Brewery

The Towle Theater is proud to partner with 18th Street Brewery to host the 4th Annual Taste of Towle Chili Cook Off fundraiser on October 22nd from 4-7pm. This fundraiser will benefit the mission and programs of the Towle Theater. This event will feature at least a dozen chili samples, a cash bar, and good…

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