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Halloween memories

By Tanya Pike

On trick-or-treat night last week I was driving down the street of a modest neighborhood in town. The mostly ranch style houses were festive with Halloween decorations. Most were gently scary - grinning pumpkins, orange blinking lights, ghosts made from bedsheets swaying in the trees. The kids were just beginning to emerge from their houses, bags at the ready to haul home their candy stash.

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Parmesan Rolls

Parmesan Rolls
From Paula Scott

This is definitely a family favorite, especially at Thanksgiving. There are never enough. Because of the oil and cheese, the dough is easy to handle.

2 1/2 tsp instant yeast
3 1/2 to 4 cups flour (all purpose or bread flour)
2 tsp salt
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (I've used everything from the Kraft can to cheddar and Asiago)
2 Tbl olive oil
1 1/2 cups warm water

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"A Christmas Carol" synopsis

Disney's A Christmas Carol

Running Time: 1 hr. 36 min.
MPAA Rating:
PG for scary sequences and images

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My love of "crappy" old pick-up trucks

Ready

By Tanya Pike

I have a crush on old, run-down pick-up trucks. Not that I especially want one. But, they are useful in their own ugly way.

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My Favorite Breakfast: Baked Oatmeal

My Favorite Breakfast: Baked Oatmeal
3 C. oatmeal
1 C. brown sugar
1 C. milk
1/2 C. butter, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 t. baking powder
1 1/2 t. salt
2 t. vanilla
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. nutmeg
dried fruit of your choice

Combine all ingredients. Place in a greased 9 x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes.

I make this on Sunday night and refrigerate. On weekday mornings I reheat some in a bowl, covered with milk.

- Submitted by Tanya Pike

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Cheese Grits Soufflé for supper tonight

Cheese Grits Souffl'e

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