Rock Falls hosts Spooktacular golf cart/UTV parade

This Sweet Little Chihuahua With So Much Love to Give Is Ready for a Fresh Start

Cooper, a six-year-old Chihuahua weighing just 10 pounds, is ready to travel north and find a loving home, according to Small Dog Rescue of New England. The rescue describes him as “a sweetheart who will stand up for a treat” and says he is fully vetted and available for adoption.

Rhode Island · 8d

Thomas Smith

Check Your Freezer: Walmart Recall Now Covers 26 States and Puerto Rico

Before you reach for frozen berries for your next smoothie, check the bag. A recall involving Walmart's Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend now covers select stores in 26 states and Puerto Rico because of possible E. coli contamination.

Puerto Rico · 22d

The Comfort Kitchen

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Moose Farts Are the No-Bake Treat Everyone Talks About

Moose Farts get laughs from the name, but the flavor is what keeps people returning to the plate. These Canadian-inspired no-bake bites combine chocolate, coconut, graham crumbs, and creamy sweetness in a soft, rich little treat. Each ball is small enough to eat in a few bites but packed with enough texture and flavor to satisfy a serious dessert craving. Because there is no oven involved, they come together easily and remain a practical option when the kitchen is already busy or the weather is too warm for baking.

CJ Coombs

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Missing for nearly a decade: Donna Kay Cloud mysteriously disappeared at age 19 from Spring, Texas

Donna Kay Cloud has been missing from Spring, Texas (Montgomery County), since October 25, 2016, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She would now be 29.

Spring, TX · 5d

Eat Like No One Else

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The One Crispy Apple I'm Choosing Over Honeycrisp Right Now

Learn about an apple variety that is super crisp and firm that I am getting at apple orchards over Honeycrisp this month. It took a long time from when the Crimson Crisp apple was first bred until it was available to be grown commercially. It was first developed in the 1970s by the PRI (Purdue, Rutgers, and Illnois) co-operative. It wasn't until 2006 that the apple was released for growers. That is a long time in the development process. You don't get rich quick by developing a new apple variety!

Elk Ridge, UT · 15d

Thomas Smith

Carrying These 3 Items in Your Glove Box in CA Could Get You Fined -- or Arrested

Your glove box might hold your registration, a stack of napkins and whatever you wanted out of sight before your last passenger climbed in. But closing that little door does not make everything inside legal to carry.

California · 8d

CJ Coombs

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Missing since 2015 from Columbus, Ohio: 6-month-old Deklon Ford and his 28-year-old mother vanished

Deklon Ford disappeared from Columbus, Ohio (Franklin County), on May 6, 2015, with his mother, Brittany Anne Ford (pictured below), according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Deklon's photo above (far right) has been age progressed to 8, though he would now be 11. His mother would now be 40.

Columbus, OH · 13d

Greg Wilson, CFA

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22 Cheap But Critical Items You Should Stockpile Today

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.

17d

Thomas Smith

7 Surprising Foods You Should Never Feed a Dog

Most dog owners know to keep chocolate out of reach. But some equally dangerous foods look far less threatening: a grape dropped under the table, a spoonful of the wrong peanut butter or a scrap of raw bread dough.

20d

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.

ChefManiac

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Skillet-Fried Cornbread Delivers Crispy Southern Comfort Fast

Spoonfuls of cornmeal batter fry in a hot skillet until their exteriors become deeply golden and crisp while the centers remain tender and moist. Buttermilk, egg, melted butter, flour, baking powder, and a touch of sugar create a thick batter that cooks much like a small pancake. Depending on where they are served, these comforting rounds may be called fried cornbread, hoecakes, Johnny cakes, or cornmeal fritters, but their ability to complete a Southern meal remains the same.

17d

ChefManiac

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Lazy Cake Cookies Are the No-Bake Treat Cravings Demand

Lazy cake cookies combine chocolate, peanut butter, and crunchy cookie pieces in a no-bake treat that comes together without turning on the oven. The chocolate-peanut-butter mixture surrounds the pieces and firms into rich, rustic portions with a satisfying contrast between creamy coating and crisp interior. They taste indulgent and homemade while avoiding dough mixing, baking sheets, and multiple batches.

Greg Wilson, CFA

user · 24.7K followers

Dietitian Shares The 12 Foods You Can Eat A Lot Of, And Not Get Fat

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

Old-Fashioned Tea Cakes Bring Back a Beloved Southern Tradition

Soft, buttery, and gently sweet, these old-fashioned tea cakes fall somewhere between a tender sugar cookie and a pillowy biscuit. Butter and sugar are creamed until light, then enriched with eggs and vanilla before flour, baking powder, and salt form the uncomplicated dough. They bake quickly, developing lightly golden edges while remaining pale and soft through the center. The flavor is simple in the best possible way, carrying the sort of homemade warmth that makes an heirloom recipe feel instantly familiar even when you are trying it for the first time.

17d

Dianna Carney

Three Gentle Giants Found Wandering Together: Now They Just Need Someone to Choose Them

Three Mastiff-mix dogs, Chance, Duncan and Isabel, are ready to trade their wandering days for permanent homes, according to the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts. The shelter recently introduced them with an invitation to adopters: “Meet Chance, Duncan + Isabel… three VERY big reasons to fall in love,” adding that each dog arrived after being found roaming together in Stoughton and is now looking for “a home of their own.”

Scituate, MA · 27d

nickscookingclub

Mississippi Mud Potatoes Are the Side Dish Everyone Devours

Mississippi Mud Potatoes coat tender diced potatoes in a creamy mixture of cheddar, cream cheese, and sour cream. As the casserole bakes, the sauce melts around every potato and the top develops bubbling, golden patches. Bacon can bring smoky crunch, while onions or green onions add savory freshness. The finished dish is rich, cheesy, and substantial enough to challenge the main course for attention.

Thomas Smith

4 Dead in California Following Mushroom Outbreak, as Dangerous Season Approaches

Four people died after eating poisonous wild mushrooms during an outbreak that swept across Northern California and the Central Coast between November 2025 and May 2026. The outbreak sickened dozens of people and left others needing liver transplants. With fall returning, it offers a reminder of how dangerous a mistaken mushroom identification can be.

California · 8d

nickscookingclub

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Need No Oven to Impress

No-bake chocolate peanut butter bars combine a dense, sweet peanut butter layer with smooth chocolate topping and a graham cracker base. The filling has the rich flavor of a peanut butter cup but offers a more substantial, slightly crumbly bite. Chocolate sets into a firm yet tender layer across the top, creating a clean contrast in both color and flavor. Because the bars never enter the oven, they are especially appealing when the weather is warm or the oven is already occupied.

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Thomas Smith

Check Your Spice Rack: Ground Cinnamon Recalled Over Elevated Lead

A jar of ground cinnamon can sit in a spice rack for months. If yours is Lior brand, check the label: Galil Importing Corp has recalled a specific lot of its Cinnamon Ground Seasoning after testing found elevated lead levels.

Texas · 9d

nickscookingclub

Slow Cooker Beef and Mushroom Stew Makes the House Smell Incredible

Tender beef, earthy mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, onions, and herbs slowly simmer together in a savory broth that tastes as though someone watched it all afternoon. Browning the flour-coated beef first creates deeper flavor, while briefly cooking the mushrooms and aromatics helps them develop before they enter the slow cooker. Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste add richness to the broth, and thyme, rosemary, and a bay leaf give it the unmistakable aroma of old-fashioned stew. After several hours, the beef becomes fork-tender and the vegetables soak up every bit of flavor.

Dianna Carney

Gentle Giant Searching For New Home After Being Surrendered Due to No Fault of His Own

Get ready to meet a loving young pup who is searching for the family who will give him a place in this world. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Bandit Ruffman after he came into their care. According to the rescue, “This boy and his sister, Luna, were surrendered by owners in Tennessee and they're so excited to meet you! Life won't be rough with the Ruffmans around!” He is now living safely with a loving foster.

Massachusetts · 10d

ChefManiac

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Four-Ingredient Southern Hoecakes Bring Serious Crispy Edges

Southern hoecakes turn four simple ingredients into golden cornmeal rounds with crisp edges and tender centers. Cooked in a hot skillet, they develop the satisfying exterior of fried cornbread while staying soft enough inside to absorb butter, syrup, gravy, or pot liquor. Their uncomplicated flavor makes them equally comfortable beside savory meals and sweeter breakfast toppings. The short ingredient list reflects their traditional roots, but the texture keeps them just as appealing on a modern table.

Dianna Carney

He’s 5 Pounds of Hope: Tinman the Friendly Tiny Dog is Still Waiting for a Home

Small Dog Rescue of New England reports that Tinman, a five-pound, five-year-old small dog currently in Texas, is seeking adoption and may be able to travel to the Northeast at the end of the month. According to the nonprofit volunteer organization, Tinman “greets everyone with a smile” and is “an energetic boy who does well with other dogs,” making him a potential fit for a home looking for a small, social companion.

Texas · 26d

nickscookingclub

This Four-Ingredient Chicken Bake Makes Dinner Practically Effortless

Amish chicken and green bean bake turns four simple ingredients into a hearty oven dinner with almost no complicated preparation. Tender chicken provides the centerpiece while green beans cook alongside it, absorbing the savory flavors from the pan. The streamlined ingredient list keeps shopping and cleanup manageable, yet the finished meal still feels warm, complete, and homemade. It is exactly the kind of dependable recipe that makes busy evenings less stressful.

Thomas Smith

Rabies Is Spreading in California "Hotspots" -- and Is Nearly Always Fatal Once Symptoms Begin

Federal health officials are warning about an increase in rabies exposures as several parts of California report unusually high numbers of infected animals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a national health advisory on Sept. 10 after multiple jurisdictions reported rising human exposure to rabid or potentially rabid animals during the summer of 2026.

California · 20d

Edmond Thorne

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Nearly 100,000 Florida Students Are Homeless: The Real Number Is Probably Higher

Florida schools counted 95,759 homeless students last year. Advocates say thousands more are invisible, sleeping in cars, sheds, and motels while the state's housing costs keep climbing.

Florida · 14d

intentionalhospitality

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I Keep This Hamburger Vegetable Soup in the Freezer for When Friends Drop In

This hamburger vegetable soup is what I make when I want a big pot of supper without much fuss. You brown a pound of lean ground beef, put everything else in the crock pot, and come back to 8 servings of thick tomato broth loaded with potatoes, carrots, and beans.

Dianna Carney