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Monthly Archives: September 2009
More crockpot news: Oh how I love ham
My dad, one of 17 in his family, grew up on a farm. And they would butcher pigs. Dad used to tell me that everything except the pig’s squeal was used in the butchering processs. He wasn’t the first to … Continue reading
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Standing out from the crowd
The Holiday Inn Conference Center in West Manchester Township welcomed hundreds of job-seekers Monday for MediaOnePA’s job fair. One wave of job-seekers after another peppered recruiters with greetings, handshakes and questions. The job fair ran for five hours, from 10 … Continue reading
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Saving on gas
Want to save money? Try running your car on pure gas rather than fuel mixed with ethanol. Last week, I took a road trip to Roanoke, Va. Before I left York County, I filled up on gasoline that contains no … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer issues, Gas Prices, Sean Adkins, travel, Your money
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More free food coming to York County
I’ve never dined at a Chilpotle, but from the buzz in the newsroom it’s rumored to be good food. There’s one opening in Springettbury Township next week, and they are giving out free food. Get in line early, folks.
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Parking unites in West York
Parking is a fickle phenomenon that mostly divides us. Neighbors’ relationships can sour over cars parked in front of each other’s houses. Sometimes over-zealous enforcement officers pass out parking tickets by the fistful, inciting anger among commuters. Two “Seinfeld” characters, … Continue reading
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More crockpot news, this time it’s pork and sauerkraut
To be clear, I never liked pork and sauerkraut when I was a kid. And mashed potatoes? Forget it. But, my husband does and my son likes the pork. Those are reasons enough for making it. And after putting together … Continue reading
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Making meals on the cheap: Spaghetti and meatballs
Crockpots. I love my crockpot. I was just talking to Sam in the office and I mentioned all my favorite crockpot recipes. We are into saving money these days and crockpots — well, rather, what goes into the crockpots — … Continue reading
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Confessions of a lunch-aholic
I was bad today. I went out to lunch with co-workers. I spent $6.96, including tip. But I feel guilty. I’m having buyer’s remorse. I spent or should I say wasted almost $7. And on what? I order a a … Continue reading
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No more going out to lunch… and no more Target
Lunch at Fujihana is a thing of the past. One of the most expensive places I have eaten for lunch. And no more El Rodeo, though my bill was under five dollars if I didn’t order a soda. I recently … Continue reading
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