FROM the FARM: Simple cheesecake squares a sure hit for Memorial Day gatherings

By Philip Potempa philip.potempa@nwi.com 219.852.4327

Phil Potempa's weekly farm column recipe.

FROM the FARM: 'Polish Hunter's Stew' a satisfying start to summer

By Philip Potempa philip.potempa@nwi.com 219.852.4327

Phil Potempa's weekly farm column recipe.

RESTAURANT SCENE: Celebrating Memorial Day and the thrill of the grill

By Eloise Marie Valadez Eloise.Valadez@nwi.com, (219) 933-3365

Get ready to celebrate the holiday with food, music and cocktails. Various drink specials will be in the spotlight during T.J. Maloney's "Memo…

RESTAURANT SCENE: Foodie's Marketcafe combines great flavor, relaxed atmosphere

By Eloise Marie Valadez Eloise.Valadez@nwi.com, (219) 933-3365

If you're looking for a casual and relaxing place to enjoy a meal, don't hesitate to visit Foodie's Marketcafe in Dyer.

At Home: Check your laziness at the curb

By Marni Jameson

If you drive up to your house every day and say, “Now there’s a HOUSE,” do not read on. You do not need me, and you certainly do not need Kimb…

At Home: This is not your grandma's linen

By Marni Jameson

Though I knew better, I couldn’t wait to use the pretty new table linens that arrived in that day’s mail. “Made for every day,” the website as…

SLICE OF LIFE: Barbie ball park etiquette

By Vanessa Renderman vanessa.renderman@nwi.com, (219) 933-3244

"Yes, yes. We get it. You have no self-esteem, and you need attention from men to feel better about yourself!" I wanted to shout at the woman …

SLICE OF LIFE: Greeting cards sterilize real life

By Vanessa Renderman vanessa.renderman@nwi.com, (219) 933-3244

Today is Mother's Day.

The great rebate debate

By Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

 People assume that because I am an enthusiastic couponer, I also enjoy rebates. Many products offer mail-in rebates that provide significant …

Not so loyal to your loyalty card?

By Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

Dear Jill,

MOM MOMENTS: Singing a 'Song for a Fifth Child'

By Carrie Steinweg Times Correspondent

A little over a week ago, scheduled just before Mother's Day, the Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso hosted "Listen To Your Mother."

MOM MOMENTS: Musical preferences differ from parent to child

By Carrie Steinweg Times Correspondent

I grew up thinking that people older than 40 hated rock 'n' roll. I thought it was a generational thing. And I thought rock music was a kid th…

THE AMISH COOK: Berry season on its way

By Lovina Eicher Special to The Times

Our work has still been centered around the recent house fire that we experienced. My husband Joe doesn’t have to work the next two days so we…

THE AMISH COOK: Family still thankful after house fire

By Lovina Eicher Special to The Times

I almost don’t know where to begin with this column. It seems so long ago since last Monday.

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