Archive for November, 2009
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Monday, November 30th, 2009 by theHword
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Blue Moon
Monday, November 30th, 2009 by theHword
Blue Moon has a shot of flavor for you. Ever mix all the Easter egg die colors together just to see what would happen? While successful then, we’re pretty it would be an epic FAIL here.
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What’s the best bargain you found in Hastings on Black Friday?
Friday, November 27th, 2009 by theHword
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Are You Busy?
Friday, November 27th, 2009 by Kristi Weeks
During harvest, a farm wife is bound to hear, “Are you busy?” Why, just the other day, I was having a fairly good morning. The kids and I went to the Y. This is the one place I go where I can get a little me time in while working out without worrying about the [...]
Tags: children, family, time
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Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinegrette
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 by Pat McCoy
Try this seasonal delectable combination of warm cubed butternut squash with cool arugula in a sweet and sour dressing. Walnuts thrown in make for an explosion of flavor and texture. The results are well worth the effort.
Tags: butternut squash, recipe, roasted, salad, vinegrette
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Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 by Pat McCoy
Satisfy your sweet potato cravings this holiday season with this contrast of sweet and savory flavors. This simplicity in this lies in its short list of ingredients. The distinct flavors come from the roasted sweet potatoes and caramelized onions thus alleviating the need for added sugar. Not only are sweet potatoes health benefits plentiful, it’ll also keep you full for longer this Thanksgiving!
Tags: oven roasted, recipe, sweet potatoes
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Bookstores: A Gift In Hastings
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 by Jack Sandeen
Hastings… where else might a reader find three different bookshops close to each other, all with a different emphasis?
Tags: books, bookstores, Hastings
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Gift Wrap Goes Green
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 by Amy Sandeen
Can you avoid buying newly manufactured gift wrap and ribbons this year? Yes, you can! Every year between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, Americans produce an extra five million tons of trash, including enough ribbon to tie a bow around the entire earth. This year, you can save money, reduce waste, and make your holiday gifts even more meaningful.
Tags: gift wrap, green, recycle
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