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Eureka Leader - Sept. 10

Eureka Leader - Sept. 10

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Fall cooking for a September that hasn’t cooled off

  • Lucy Brewer
  • Sep 7, 2026

Flip the calendar to September, and suddenly pumpkin spice is everywhere. Apple farms open for the season, and restaurants start changing their menus from fresh ... Read more

The post Fall cooking for a September that hasn’t cooled off appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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Farm stands tap into nostalgia as demand for local food grows

  • Michelle Goth
  • Sep 7, 2026

On a warm afternoon at The Farmstand in Silex, Missouri, a customer pulls into the gravel drive, fills a bag with tomatoes still warm from ... Read more

The post Farm stands tap into nostalgia as demand for local food grows appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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Americans redefine tastes with spice, not heat

  • Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju
  • Sep 7, 2026

About 95% of restaurant menus feature spicy food. The fastest growth is in smoky, tangy, sweet-spicy profiles, not Scoville-scale escalation.

The post Americans redefine tastes with spice, not heat appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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15 fall comfort dinners for nights you want warm, not complicated

  • Mandy V Applegate
  • Sep 7, 2026

Cooler evenings call for dinners that bring plenty of warmth without turning cooking into a project. These 15 recipes cover soups, pot roast, chicken and rice, chili, salmon, noodles, and fast skillet meals.

The post 15 fall comfort dinners for nights you want warm, not complicated appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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17 hearty casseroles that made my grandpa ask for the recipe to keep in his own files

  • Jenn Allen
  • Sep 7, 2026

These 17 hearty casseroles bring the kind of substantial, old-school dinners worth saving, from cheesy chicken and baked pasta to beef, potatoes, beans, and layered family-size bakes.

The post 17 hearty casseroles that made my grandpa ask for the recipe to keep in his own files appeared first on Food Drink Life.

My Leader Yummy: Corned Beef and Veggies and Baked Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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My Leader Yummy: Corned Beef and Veggies and Baked Garlic Mashed Potatoes

  • By Kathleen Brotherton
  • Sep 5, 2026

Corned beef doesn’t have to be just a St. Patrick’s Day dish, this recipe for Corned Beef and Veggies is great anytime of the year when served…

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15 grilling recipes that take Labor Day all the way to dessert

  • Mandy V Applegate
  • Sep 5, 2026

Labor Day cooking gets easier when every dish is not fighting for grill space. These 15 cookout recipes cover steak, kebabs, burgers, seafood, sides, oven backups, and grilled peaches for dessert.

The post 15 grilling recipes that take Labor Day all the way to dessert appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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13 potluck recipes my sister-in-law admitted she couldn’t recreate

  • Jenn Allen
  • Sep 5, 2026

Potlucks get repetitive fast. These 13 recipes mix chilled salads, creamy dip, baked pasta, cake, cookies, cornbread, smoked appetizers, and a Dutch oven stew so the table has more range.

The post 13 potluck recipes my sister-in-law admitted she couldn’t recreate appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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Plain cheese pizza looked simple until 730 competitors tried to make the best one

  • Mandy V Applegate
  • Sep 3, 2026

A bakery that started making pizza two years ago beat a chef trained by a 13-time world champion by one-hundredth of a point, in a ... Read more

The post Plain cheese pizza looked simple until 730 competitors tried to make the best one appeared first on Food Drink Life.

My Leader Yummy: Rainy Day BBQ Pork Sandwiches and Salted Cashew Butterscotch Cookies
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My Leader Yummy: Rainy Day BBQ Pork Sandwiches and Salted Cashew Butterscotch Cookies

  • By Kathleen Brotherton
  • Aug 29, 2026

It’s so disappointing to plan a barbecue a week ahead of time, only to have it rain all day that day. If your

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• Jefferson County Leader: ISSN 3064-948X (Print) ISSN 3064-9498 (Online) • Arnold-Imperial Leader: ISSN 2998-078X (Print) ISSN 2998-0798 (Online) • West Side Leader: ISSN 2998-0828 (Print) ISSN 2998-0836 (Online) • Eureka Leader: ISSN 2998-0801 (Print) ISSN 2998-081X (Online)

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