First Dinner for My Future Partner
In 1998 tornado coverage brought us together across state lines and long drives. Our bond grew through long distance work schedules, a fall engagement, and a 1999 April wedding. This Valentine’s we recall that meal that started it all and the belief that cooking with care is love.
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Iowa
Illinois
Scott
Craig Claiborne
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Mushrooms and Chives
Cook pasta until tender. Sauté mushrooms and onion in butter. Melt cream cheese with salt and pepper, then whisk in milk. Stir in chicken and chives. heat through. Toss with pasta and sauce to serve.
Blues n Buffett Chili Challenge heats up Cedar Rapids
The 13th annual Blues n Buffett Chili Challenge in Cedar Rapids pits Linn County Blues Society members against Isle of Iowa Parrot Head Club in a friendly cookoff. Judges award Best Presentation and other categories while proceeds benefit Community Health Free Clinic of Cedar Rapids and H.D. Youth Center, with 51 percent going to the former and 49 percent to the latter. About 30 chilis, including six from local restaurants, will be sampled.
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Joe Bishop
Scott Steele
Marriott Hotel
Collins Road
Steele
H.D
Community Health Free Clinic
Cedar Rapids
Blues ‘N’ Buffett
Linn County Blues Society
Isle of Iowa
Parrot Head Club
Keith Wright
Wright
Community Health Free Clinic of
H.D. Youth Center of
H.D. Youth Center
Kirkwood Center
Blues n Buffett Chili Challenge at Cedar Rapids hotel
The Blues n Buffett Chili Challenge takes place 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Cedar Rapids Marriott Hotel. Admission is $10 for ages 7 and up, $5 for seniors 65 and older. proceeds go to the Community Health Free Clinic of Cedar Rapids and H.D. Youth Center. Wright notes the event offers warm drinks and chili to beat winter dullness.
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Cedar Rapids Marriott Hotel
Collins Rd
Cedar Rapids
Community Health Free Clinic of
H.D. Youth Center
Scream'n Steve Texan Torpedo Chili Recipe
A bold chili recipe from Scream'n Steve with pork sausage and coarse beef, tomato sauces and pastes, peppers, onion, and spices. It includes steps to brown meat, sauté vegetables, add heat with hot peppers, simmer long, and age before serving.
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Everybody
Meredith Hines Dochterman
Meredith
Hinesdochterman
Edar Rapids
Bob
Karen Randkler
Cedar Rapids Marriott
Scream’n
Steve
Texas Torpedo
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