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Eureka Leader - Sept. 24

Eureka Leader - Sept. 24

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Monday, September 28, 2026
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My Leader Yummy: Pepsi Pot Roast and Apricot Bars
Recipes
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My Leader Yummy: Pepsi Pot Roast and Apricot Bars

  • By Kathleen Brotherton
  • Sep 26, 2026

Autumn is upon us now and there are so many chores that keep us outdoors now that the weather has cooled. That’s when the handy slow cooker co…

Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Sept. 13
Health
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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Sept. 13

  • By Leader staff
  • Sep 26, 2026

During the week of Sept. 13, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 46 food establishments. Scores ranged from 68 to 100.

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15 cookies proven to vanish while the tray is still fully warm

  • Mandy V Applegate
  • Sep 26, 2026

Freshly baked cookies have a way of bringing everyone into the kitchen. These 15 recipes include soft chocolate chip favorites, rich cocoa treats, spiced pumpkin cookies, and sweet bakery-style surprises.

The post 15 cookies proven to vanish while the tray is still fully warm appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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How a medieval monastery staple became America’s most stubborn October tradition

  • Jenn Allen
  • Sep 25, 2026

Apple butter has medieval roots in Europe, and every October, thousands of Americans gather around open fires to keep making it the old way. The ... Read more

The post How a medieval monastery staple became America’s most stubborn October tradition appeared first on Food Drink Life.

Move Over, Hot Honey. Swicy Flavors Are Getting More Interesting
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Move Over, Hot Honey. Swicy Flavors Are Getting More Interesting

  • Karen Kelly
  • Updated Sep 25, 2026

Hot honey has spent the past few years turning up on everything from fried chicken and pizza to biscuits and ice cream. The mix of sweet and heat became so popular it earned its own name: swicy.

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Dinner is better with pancakes, and millions of Americans agree

  • Jenn Allen
  • Sep 24, 2026

Breakfast foods are increasingly escaping the morning hours, and no food has benefited more from that change than the pancake. More Americans are eating breakfast ... Read more

The post Dinner is better with pancakes, and millions of Americans agree appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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Food psychologists finally cracked why you want grandma’s soup in September

  • Mandy V Applegate
  • Sep 24, 2026

Every September, before the cold arrives, people reach for recipes they have not touched since last winter. Food psychologists have spent years trying to understand ... Read more

The post Food psychologists finally cracked why you want grandma’s soup in September appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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15 easy fall soup and stew recipes worth making the first truly cold night of the season

  • Jenn Allen
  • Sep 21, 2026

The first truly cold night calls for something warm and filling. These 15 fall soup and stew recipes cover creamy vegetable soups, hearty beef and sausage bowls, chicken noodle soup, and rich chowder.

The post 15 easy fall soup and stew recipes worth making the first truly cold night of the season appeared first on Food Drink Life.

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17 slow cooker recipes for the weeks the cold creeps in early

  • Mandy V Applegate
  • Sep 21, 2026

When colder weather arrives before you expected it, these 17 slow cooker recipes cover chicken, pork, beef, chili, soup, mac and cheese, and casseroles with long, mostly hands-off cooking.

The post 17 slow cooker recipes for the weeks the cold creeps in early appeared first on Food Drink Life.

Cruisin’ For A Cause to benefit Ozark Food Pantry
Local Events
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Cruisin’ For A Cause to benefit Ozark Food Pantry

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Sep 19, 2026
  • 1 min to read

The fourth annual Cruisin’ For a Cause vehicle show to benefit the Ozark Food Pantry is set for Sept. 26 at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park in Festus.

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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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