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Russian Red Army skates into Dundee

By Janelle Walker for The Courier-News — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The Russian Red Army was in the Dundees last week and some area hockey players put up a good fight -- on the ice, that is.

ASTRO-GRAPH

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Today's birthday: In the year ahead, you're likely to resurrect an old endeavor previously started but never finished. By now, you've accumulated the necessary knowledge to realize the success you so anxiously desire.

Is truth stranger than television?

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

The Courier-News was curious about what it's really like to be a secretary. So we talked to Bridget Moore, the office manager for Tongue N Chic Dental Boutique, 14 Douglas Ave., Elgin, and asked her what her job's all about.

Astro-graph

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Today's birthday: Even if early indications signal otherwise, some favorable adjustments are likely to be made in the year ahead that will put you on the path to bigger and better beginnings. They will bring the happiness you're seeking.

Mushrooms liven up simple pork chops

The Associated Press — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

In this season of approaching winter holidays and abrupt spikes in ham consumption, this much is worth noting: In the country where beef is held up as the meat that defines the American character, the pig in all its succulent, edible incarnations seems to be everywhere.

Double up the flavor for this Sunday's battle

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

This week, we honor Lovie's favorite defensive scheme with a chili that hits you two different ways. On the Arizona side of the ball, we've taken a classic Arizona snack food, the cheese crisp, and topped it with a chorizo chili.

Turkey Talk-Line has money saving tips

chicagofootballchili.com — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

No need to carve anything out of your Thanksgiving meal this year. Americans can still enjoy one of the most treasured meals of the year despite the slowing economy.

Bacon, eggs and pasta combine for easy dinner

The Associated Press — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

When the basic ingredients are bacon, pasta, eggs and Parmesan cheese, it's hard to go wrong. This uncomplicated recipe for spaghetti carbonara from Lucinda Scala Quinn's "Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys," comes together in minutes.

Fast pork tenderloin stroganoff

The Associated Press — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Gordon Ramsay suggests serving buttered pasta or steamed rice to accompany this simple stroganoff made with pork tenderloin from his new book, "Cooking for Friends."

Express yourself with your mug

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

It can be said that drinking a cup of coffee is an expression of American freedom. What can be more American than a coffee mug? Last month I started asking readers to send me photos of their favorite coffee mug and the reason it holds so many memories.