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No strict recipe for seasonal fruit crostini

Cookbook author Stef Ferrari says you don't need a recipe to make her seasonal fruit crostini with ricotta and honey. Instead, you need to trust your instincts. Choose any seasonal fruit to pair with fresh ricotta, quality honey, and optional crunchy bits or herbs. Some of her favorite fruits ...

Sesame-Cumin Chicken double-fried for flavor and crispiness

Betty Liu has a chapter on "Frying" in her latest cookbook, "The Chinese Way." For deep-frying, she uses a thermometer to ensure the oil is between 350 degrees Fahrenheit and 375 degrees Fahrenheit. A double-fry method is often used, especially for chicken, shrimp and fish steaks. The first fry ...

Golden Triangle Painters to meet

The next meeting of the Golden Triangle Decorative Painters will be on Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Finleyville I.O.O.F. Hall, 3684 Finleyville-Elrama Road, Finleyville. Laura Angelo will be teaching an acrylic class, “Listen to the Birds.” Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and painting is to start at ...

Spaghetti dinner Saturday

Claysville Christian Church will hold a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. In addition to spaghetti, the menu will include salad, garlic bread, beverage and dessert. A love offering will be taken at the door. Take-out will be available.

Mum’s the word: A guide to choosing mums for fall gardens

September marks the beginning of the great summer-to-fall garden transition and, although most summer plants still have life left in them, many gardeners are turning their attention to the iconic chrysanthemum. The majority of mums sold in pre-planted containers at the garden center are ...