It's easy to have leftover turkey once the Thanksgiving holiday has passed. Many people miscalculate the number of pounds of turkey they need to feed the family , or an excess of side dishes makes Tom Turkey less of the culinary centerpiece he should be. Don't worry if you're one of the people left with an abundance of turkey. There are plenty of ways to turn it into … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2011
Four Generations of Successful Farming
Cardinal Farms keeps pace with precision ag technology, diversification. Cardinal Farms, near Oaktown, has survived seven decades of change in the agriculatural industry and the economy in general. Today the operation is thriving as the fifth generation of Cardinal farmers grows up on the family farm. "My grandpa moved up her in 1941 from Vincennes," said Jerry Cardinal, … [Read more...]
The Lights in Bicknell
Floyd and LeAnn Wheeler light their corner of the world each Christmas. It all started in 1993 when Bicknell resident Floyd Wheeler decided to decorate his home with a few Christmas lights. It's now 18 years later, and the Wheeler family has added a few lights to the original collection. About 31,000 give or take a few hundred. Floyd and LeAnn Wheeler light up the … [Read more...]
Convection Ovens Make Small Meals a Snap
One of my favorite tools when cooking for two is a counter-top convenction oven. It heats uup quickly without heating the whole kitchen and is just the right size to cook small meals. It also means cooking in and therefore later having to wash smaller dishes, which is a definite plus for someone like me who hates to wash dishes, especially pots and pans. Most convection … [Read more...]
Christmas Stroll and Parade
Vincennes Central Business District ready for annual holiday event. Downtown Vincennes will come alive soon with sounds and sights of the season as the Vincennes Central Business District gears up for the Downtown Christmas Stroll and Parade on Nov. 18 and 19, shich will kick off the 2011 holiday shopping season. the Christmas Stroll in Vincennes delightfully features … [Read more...]