Muscatine artist’s painting included in digital juried exhibition about cancer

Iconic Frozen Pizza Discontinued Forever, After More Than 60 Years

A familiar name in the frozen pizza aisle is disappearing for good. Conagra Brands has stopped making Celeste frozen pizzas, ending production of the longtime grocery staple also known as Mama Celeste. The company will sell its remaining inventory, but once those pizzas are gone, there will be no more products.

Eat Like No One Else

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I Checked ALDI's Beef to See Where It Comes From - Here's What I Found

I wanted to see what I could find as just a regular customer at an ALDI store about where they are sourcing their beef from. Here is what you can expect to find or in this case, not find about where their beef comes from.

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Thomas Smith

Check Your Freezer: Ice Cream Recalled Due to Concerns Over Deadly Bacteria

Lidl shoppers should check their freezers after the retailer recalled one lot of gelato over possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The company's October 16 recall announcement, published by the FDA, says routine testing detected the bacteria in a laboratory sample. No illnesses had been reported when the notice was issued.

Washington, DC · 9d

Butter and Baggage

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I found this cake in a church cookbook and never stopped making it

I first saw this recipe years ago in a tattered church cookbook, the kind with splattered pages and hand drawn hearts next to all the best recipes, and it's been in my rotation ever since.

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The Comfort Kitchen

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This Three-Ingredient Chicken Tastes Like a Church Supper Classic

Some recipes earn their place in community cookbooks because they are dependable, affordable, and capable of feeding hungry people without exhausting the cook. This three-ingredient church supper chicken fits that tradition perfectly. The chicken bakes beneath a flavorful coating that helps keep the meat juicy while creating the kind of warm, comforting aroma associated with fellowship halls and Sunday dinners. There are no complicated marinades, hard-to-find seasonings, or multiple pans competing for counter space. Three ingredients go into the dish, and the oven turns them into a family-friendly meal that tastes much more involved. The finished chicken is tender, savory, and ready to share the plate with nearly any traditional side already planned.

Dianna Carney

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Itty Bitty 2 lb Shih Tzu Puppy Searching For Home After Being Born Locally

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Pinch Pudding, a joyful young puppy who is in need of a place to call home. According to the rescue, “Born locally, the PUDDING litter are more than ready to share their famous pudding recipes with a lucky family. Grab a spoon and bring your appetite!” She is now living safely with a loving foster family while she awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 19d

ChefManiac

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A Tortilla Becomes Garlic Bread Faster Than the Oven Can Preheat

Garlic bread usually begins with a loaf, but a tortilla and an air fryer can reach the same buttery, cheesy destination much faster. The tortilla crisps into a thin golden base while garlic butter and melted cheese create the familiar flavor everyone expects. Because the bread is so thin, nearly every bite has a crunchy edge, making it closer to a garlic-bread cracker or ultra-crisp flatbread than a traditional soft slice. It is ready quickly, uses ingredients often sitting in the kitchen already, and avoids heating an entire oven for one snack. The cheese bubbles across the surface while the garlic butter reaches every corner, producing something far more exciting than the plain tortilla that entered the basket. This is convenience food in the best sense—fast, inexpensive, and satisfying enough to become a repeated solution rather than a one-time trick.

Thomas Smith

1.5+ Million Lbs of Hot Dogs, Bacon and Deli Meat Recalled Nationwide -- Check Your Fridge

Kayem Foods Inc., a Massachusetts-based meat producer, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, according to an October 17 announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

Edmond Thorne

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12 Shot at FAMU Homecoming: 15-Year-Old Is Charged — Fatigue Meets Accountability

A homecoming celebration turned into a crime scene near Bragg Stadium. Six children were hit. The suspect is a teenager. The question now is whether Florida’s Black political class can finally say out loud what everyone in the neighborhood already knows.

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

Greg Wilson, CFA

28 Foods Full of Microplastics: You Are Eating Plastic Without Knowing

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

nickscookingclub

The Soup I Make When a Light Little Bowl Isn’t Going to Count as Dinner

Some soups leave you looking for a sandwich ten minutes later. This creamy sausage soup isn’t interested in being one of them. Savory sausage gives the whole pot a rich, smoky backbone while a velvety broth turns it into the kind of spoon-coating comfort food that feels substantial from the first bowl. Everything comes together in one pot, letting those browned sausage bits and seasonings work their way through the creamy base instead of disappearing down the drain with another dirty pan. Serve it bubbling hot with crusty bread and you’ve got exactly what a cold, tired evening calls for: something creamy, hearty, and satisfying enough that nobody asks what else is for dinner.

intentionalhospitality

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My Grandma Cooked Cabbage in Bacon Grease Every Fall, and I Just Found Her Recipe

My grandma made fried cabbage every fall when the cabbage heads were ready in her garden. I can still picture that big skillet sitting on the stove, waiting for supper. I keep her same base of bacon drippings and tender cabbage, but I add onion, garlic, and sweet red pepper for a little more depth. I also use Napa cabbage, which turns tender faster than green cabbage without a long simmer. The whole thing comes together in one skillet in about 35 minutes and serves 6.

nickscookingclub

I Forgot How Good the Spaghetti We Grew Up With Was

Not every spaghetti dinner needs a sauce that simmered since sunrise or a list of ingredients long enough to cover the refrigerator. Sometimes you want the familiar version: ground beef browned until savory, tomato sauce bubbling in the pan, and a big tangle of hot spaghetti ready to catch every bit of it. It’s the kind of dinner many of us remember from crowded weeknight tables, where somebody passed the Parmesan, garlic bread disappeared immediately, and nobody cared whether the sauce had a fancy Italian name. It just tasted like dinner was supposed to taste.

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intentionalhospitality

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I Add One Unique Ingredient to My Tuna Salad, and It Tastes Lighter and Less Fishy

Cucumber tuna salad is what I make when I want something fresh and filling without cooking a thing. Crisp mini cucumbers, canned tuna, dill, and a quick Dijon mayo dressing come together in 10 minutes. The tuna gives it enough heft to count as a real meal.

Butter and Baggage

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The old-fashioned cream cheese pound cake everyone asks about

Butter alone can't give a pound cake this velvety crumb. Cream cheese is the difference, and it keeps every slice from falling apart. Butter and cream cheese are beaten together until fluffy, which gives the cake a dense, moist crumb without any baking soda or baking powder. It is rich but not overly sweet, so it needs no glaze. I like a slice plain with a cup of tea.

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Margaret Minnicks

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Portsmouth Senator Louise Lucas owns and operates at least seven businesses and other affiliates

As federal prosecutors move forward with a sweeping multi-felony indictment againstState Senator Lillie Louise Lucas, public attention is shifting heavily toward the lawmaker's extensive and varied business portfolio. At least seven companies are identified. However, there are affiliates and other businesses in the network.

Portsmouth, VA · 3d

nickscookingclub

Remember the White Candy That Seemed to Appear in Every Grandma’s Christmas Tin?

Divinity is one of those old-fashioned candies that can instantly bring back a kitchen you haven’t stood in for years. Light, fluffy, and almost cloud-like, it’s nothing like dense fudge or chewy caramel. The outside sets with a delicate finish while the center stays soft and airy, with that unmistakable melt-away sweetness that made it a holiday candy-table favorite. It looks deceptively simple, but anyone who grew up watching a grandmother, aunt, or church-supper expert make a batch probably remembers there was a little technique involved. When it turns out right, those snowy spoonfuls look beautiful piled onto a platter—and somehow taste even better after you’ve spent years wondering why people stopped making them.

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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Barnes & Noble names 2026 Book of Year finalists, among them is Barbara Kingsolver’s Partita

The finalists selected by Barnes & Noble booksellers nationwide, who nominate books they consider outstanding and take pride in recommending to readers, have been announced. Now in its eighth year, the program recognizes books across a range of genres and age groups.

Greg Wilson, CFA

23 Subtle Habits to Make People Instantly Respect and Admire You

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

Greg Wilson, CFA

30 Things Likely To Vanish With Baby Boomers: A Farewell to What Was Normal

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

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The Comfort Kitchen

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This Strawberry Dessert Was Made to Steal the Whole Table

Some desserts sit politely in the corner, but a Southern strawberry punch bowl cake is designed to command the center of the table. Layers of tender cake, juicy strawberries, and cool creamy filling build against the sides of a clear bowl, showing off every color and texture before anyone takes the first serving. The berries bring freshness, the cream makes each spoonful soft and luxurious, and the cake absorbs enough of the surrounding flavor to become even better as it chills. Instead of precise slices, this dessert offers generous scoops where the layers mingle together, making every bowlful slightly different. It feels festive without becoming formal and nostalgic without looking dated. Once the serving spoon reaches the bottom and lifts all those layers at once, people understand why punch bowl cakes have remained such beloved gathering desserts.

Kateable

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This Herb Was Used for Back Pain Before Muscle Relaxers Existed

Devil's claw is a spiky-fruited plant from southern Africa, and its root has long been a traditional remedy for pain. It's also one of the few herbs tested in real trials for low back pain, which makes it worth knowing about if you deal with flare-ups. 😊

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nickscookingclub

Five Minutes Is Apparently All This Fudge Needs

Homemade fudge sounds like the kind of candy that requires thermometers, precise timing, and a family secret guarded for several generations. This five-minute version refuses to cooperate with that reputation. It delivers rich chocolate flavor, a smooth texture, and the satisfying density of traditional fudge without turning the kitchen into a confectionery laboratory. The mixture comes together quickly on the stove, leaving the chilling time to handle most of the actual work. Once set, it cuts into neat little squares that look perfectly at home in a holiday candy tin or piled on a dessert tray. The chocolate is deep enough to satisfy a serious craving, while the small portions keep the richness manageable—at least until someone reaches for another piece. It is the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why fudge ever felt intimidating in the first place.

Kateable

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This Soothes a Scratchy Throat Almost Instantly, No Throat Spray Needed

When your throat feels raw and scratchy, it’s tempting to run for a throat spray. But the soothing combination of sage, salt, and honey has been used for generations, and it’s probably already in your kitchen. 😊

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Greg Wilson, CFA

14 Jobs That Pay Decently, But Many People Think They Are Too Good For

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

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Thomas Smith

Check Your Freezer: Walmart Pasta Recalled Over Life-Threatening Bacteria Risk

A frozen pasta dinner sold at Walmart nationwide is being recalled over possible contamination with bacteria that can cause serious, sometimes fatal infections. Gias Foods expanded its recall of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine on October 1, 2026. The updated warning covers all lot codes of the product, according to the recall announcement posted by the FDA.

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Greg Wilson, CFA

25 Things Home Buyers Instantly Hate About Your House

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

nickscookingclub

I Forgot Pork Chops Could Taste Like This

Pork chops have suffered through enough dry, forgettable dinners. Supreme Pork Chops take them in a much cozier direction, baking them in a rich, creamy sauce until every bite feels like the kind of old-school supper somebody’s mother used to pull from the oven. The chops stay surrounded by all that savory goodness while the sauce turns velvety and deeply comforting. Spoon it over the pork, let it run into whatever is beside it, and suddenly the humble pork chop has gone from routine weeknight meat to the reason everyone wants extra gravy on the plate.

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Thomas Smith