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    Whitney Kling's twins enjoy some lunch. CONTRIBUTED
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    Cooking for one is tough: Some ideas for healthy meals, saving time
    Experience some of the best pizza offerings in Clark County when up to 10 pizzerias and restaurants come together for the annual Slice of Springfield fundraiser on Feb. 12 at Mother Stewarts Brewing Company. Tickets are now on sale and those interested are encouraged to purchase theirs early as the event, presented by Partners for the Parks and presented by Park National Bank, sells out quickly. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
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    Dwight Parry will perform with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra for Saturday's "Timeless Whimsey" concert, one of many concert opportunities this weekend.
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    Global Gourmet owner Nikki Markhoff offers cooking classes, tastings, event spaces and premade meals through her new store on Miamisburg Centerville Road. MICHAEL KURTZ / STAFF
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    A new season of The Market at Mother Stewart's will begin Saturday, Jan. 17. This is a winter indoor version of the Springfield Farmers Market and will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with live music, drinks available and food trucks on site and will run each Saturday through the end of March. CONTRIBUTED
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    Market at Mother’s, flea market among weekend activities in Springfield
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    Casey’s introduces new Barn Burner Chicken Pizza
    Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs hosted the first Barnabe’s Buckeye Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    Young’s Jersey Dairy has deals, special menu items this weekend
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    Balancing meals, getting in protein will optimize your physical activity: 9 tips to help
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    The case against ‘meal prep’ pressures (from someone who used to teach it)
    More than 400 cheeses will be featured at Jungle Jim's Big Cheese Festival March 7-8. CONTRIBUTED
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    The 2-day Big Cheese Festival at Jungle Jim’s will have more than 400 cheeses
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    I opened a restaurant in Dayton: Food is no longer the ‘side gig’
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    A great plate of pasta is ‘lightyears more reliable than romance’ on New Year’s Eve
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    Pomelo citrus fruits imported from Pinghe County, China are sold at various grocery stores. AP PHOTO/DAMIAN DOVARGANES
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    Left to right, Culture Cafe partners Kenneth and Grace Brown, Jawwad L. and Tammi R. Love on Monday, June 16, 2025 in Springfield. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF
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    Culture Café leaving location, existing café to operate under new name
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    Grist, a dine-in and grab-and-go spot in Dayton, features salads, sandwiches and desserts for lunch and elevated dinner options that revolve around fresh pastas, bread and sauces. CONTRIBUTED
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    Here are this year’s Holiday Cookie Contest winners
    A shallot is part of Whitney Kling's "Peas and Pecorino" dish. ISTOCK
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    The food court at the former Miami Valley Centre Mall in Piqua has been transformed into The Social at Piqua Center, a dining and entertainment destination. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    The food court at the former Miami Valley Centre Mall in Piqua has been transformed into The Social at Piqua Center, a dining and entertainment destination. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    PHOTOS: The Social, a food hall and entertainment facility, is open at the Piqua Center
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    Champaign County home baker opens first brick-and-mortar in Piqua
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