FROM THE EDITOR

Liz Rogers

The time has come to send 'em packing

The message, “Three missed calls,” flashed on my cellphone. It was 8 a.m. and two days into a new school year, and my daughter – a college sophomore three hours away – was frantically trying to reach me.
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WELCOME TO MY KITCHEN

Shelly Noce

Tuscan flavors

My new favorite soup and a flavorful twist on gnocchi are keeping me warm and full this winter. Tuscan Bean Soup is hearty and healthy with all the flavors of the Tuscan region. The pan-seared gnocchi with a lemon garlic and Parmesan butter sauce will keep your taste buds wanting more.
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IN THE GARDEN

Christie Campbell

Zucchini: the prolific and versatile squash

While making the rounds of area police stations in August for our vacationing police reporter, I noticed some very large zucchini on a table in the Chartiers Township police station.
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ESSAY

By Scott Beveridge

How did Frosty survive so many Christmases?

Looking back, I can’t help but think my parents were insane for the way in which they orchestrated Christmas for their three kids in the early 1960s.
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TECHNOLOGY

Harry Funk

See your world in 360 degrees

Impressed by 3-D TV? You ain’t seen nothin’ yet. While the current technology is focusing on adding that extra dimension, Brad Simon foresees something that goes far beyond.
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