Looking for a vegan main dish that’s robust enough to leave a meat eater satisfied? This stuffed squash dish has you covered. We start by halving and roasting acorn squash, which have a rich, satisfying flavor that only deepens in the oven. And since the bowl-like shape of the squash just begs to be filled, […]

Not too spicy, not too mild. The sweet taste of pumpkin works well to tone down any heat, but if it is fire that you want, simply mince a couple hot peppers and cook along with the onions and bell peppers. Dollop some sour cream on top and sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese if desired. […]

Last weekend I decided to try a new chili recipe, mainly because I wanted to use up the ground turkey I had thawed and get rid of the butternut squash on the counter that’s been staring me down for weeks. I looked up one of those reader reviewed recipe websites, you know, the kind where […]

Dang. Just when I thought I had the whole eyes-behind my head thing down pat, the younger of my two boys pulled a fast one last week, leading me to spend a few quality minutes up close and personal with my hardwood floors. I’m floored, indeed. Scrubbing my floors hunched is tough on my knees, […]

We, people, have a habit of passing down stories. Myths from dozens of different ancient cultures remain alive today, sometimes only because of word of mouth. Children learn stories from their parents, only to pass them onto their children, and so on down through hundreds of generations. Today, many of those same stories continue to […]

T.C. is a young, adult, neutered male feline that came into the rescue when his elderly caregiver was unable to care for his most beloved, furry little buddy. T.C. is the most loving, gentle, cuddling sweetheart that anyone could possibly want. He is young enough to be playful, but having been raised by a senior […]

WELLS — On Jan. 27, during a schoolwide assembly, two Wells Elementary School fourth-grade students presented awards from the American Heart Association to WES Principal Marianne Horne and Assistant Principal Ken Spinney. The awards were in recognition of WES receiving first place in its Jump Rope For Heart division and for being the top Jump […]