Lou Liebetrau, Author at Leader Publications

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Culinary Conversation: Entrees await fresh tomatoes

Family-style homemade tomato soup 5 to 6 fresh tomatoes 1 ½ cups milk 1 cup half & half 2 tbsp. flour 1 tsp. granulated sugar ... Read more

by Lou Liebetrau, Tuesday, July 17, 2012 10:09 pm

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Culinary Conversation: Coffee with punch

Brandied coffee cream 1 cup cold, strong coffee 1 cup brandy Combine cup of coffee with brandy in a mixing bowl. Mix well, then add ... Read more

by Lou Liebetrau, Thursday, July 5, 2012 7:07 pm

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Culinary Conversation: Try new recipes for holiday weekend

This column encourages readers’ recipes and requests. Call 683-7266 or mail to 527 Philip Rd., Niles, MI 49120. Cocoa-Cola cake 1 box white cake mix ... Read more

by Lou Liebetrau, Tuesday, May 22, 2012 11:02 pm

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Culinary Conversation: Ingredients handy for latest recipes

Enjoyable eating does not involve a lot of running around finding ingredients, for today’s shopping centers are pretty complete. Read more

by Lou Liebetrau, Tuesday, May 1, 2012 10:07 pm

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Culinary Conversation: Unexpected ingredients spice it up

In reply to the reader requesting some information on eggplant, it is a component of many very popular ethnic dishes, and used quite frequently in ... Read more

by Lou Liebetrau, Tuesday, April 10, 2012 6:02 am

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Culinary Conversation: Rice pudding, creamed cabbage on the menu

Anyone viewing my grocery list would probably assume that I must deal with some type of persistent food intolerance because Alka-Seltzer normally appears on a ... Read more

by Lou Liebetrau, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 7:04 pm

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Culinary Conversation: Satisfy a sweet tooth

Many readers have offered suggestions for satisfying a sweet tooth. Read more

by Lou Liebetrau, Monday, January 2, 2012 4:27 pm

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Culinary Conversation: Donuts fried from mysterious origins

The genesis of donuts is not clear. One theory suggests this popular food was introduced to the New World by early Dutch settlers. Read more

by Lou Liebetrau, Tuesday, November 29, 2011 9:30 pm

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Culinary Conversation: Promote healthy eating in a lunchbox

Each time the school bus passes my home, I am reminded of yesteryear when I entrusted those vehicles to transport my children to those buildings ... Read more

by Lou Liebetrau, Monday, November 14, 2011 8:34 pm

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Culinary Conversation: Go under the sea for fresh dinner ideas

We have entered that time of year when we are about to bid adieu to the scented airs of August gardens, those gardens from which ... Read more

by Lou Liebetrau, Friday, September 9, 2011 6:13 pm

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Culinary Conversation: Get acquainted with okra

I find it quite interesting to note that, according to history, a century ago Americans customarily lived to approximately age 44, whereas our life expectancy ... Read more

by Lou Liebetrau, Thursday, August 11, 2011 9:33 pm

News

Lou Liebetrau: Try some of Lou’s sensational summer recipes

This column encourages reader’s recipe contributions and requests, helpful hints and timely trivia. Simply phone them to 683-7266 or mail them to 527 Philip Road. ... Read more

by Lou Liebetrau, Thursday, July 28, 2011 10:00 pm

Opinion

Lou Liebetrau: When doing yardwork, let dinner fend for itself

This column encourages readers’ recipe contributions and requests, helpful hints and timely trivia. Simply phone them to 683-7266 or mail to 527 Philip Rd., Niles. ... Read more

by Lou Liebetrau, Tuesday, June 7, 2011 10:50 pm

Opinion

Lou Liebetrau: Forget takeout — make Chinese food at home

This column encourages readers’ recipe contributions and requests, helpful hints and timely trivia. Phone them in to 683-7266 or mail them to 527 Philip Rd., ... Read more

by Lou Liebetrau, Friday, March 18, 2011 5:50 pm

Opinion

Lou Liebetrau: Break the routine with fresh bread, tenderloin recipes

This column encourages readers’ recipe contributions and requests, helpful hints and timely trivia. Simply phone them to 683-7266 of mail to 527 Philip Rd. Thank ... Read more

by Lou Liebetrau, Wednesday, March 9, 2011 11:53 pm

Opinion

Lou Liebetrau: Soothe the soul with creamy soup recipes

This column encourages readers’ recipe contributions and request, helpful hints and timely trivia. Simply phone them to 683-7266 or mail to 527 Philip Rd. Thank ... Read more

by Lou Liebetrau, Thursday, February 24, 2011 11:30 pm

Opinion

Lou Liebetrau: New year, new recipes

This column encourages readers’ recipe contributions and requests, helpful hints and timely trivia. Phone them in to 683-7266 or mail them to 527 Philip Rd., ... Read more

by Lou Liebetrau, Thursday, January 20, 2011 12:16 am

Opinion

Lou Liebetrau: Enough cookie recipes to last through the winter

This column encourages readers’ recipe contributions and requests, helpful hints and timely trivia. Phone them in to 683-7266 or mail them to 527 Philip Rd., ... Read more

by Lou Liebetrau, Thursday, January 6, 2011 11:35 pm

Sports

Josh Clark 30th at cross country finals

Chris Gantt of Dowagiac and Josh Clark of Edwardsburg competed in the Michigan High School Athletic Association LP Cross Country Finals on Saturday at Michigan ... Read more

by Lou Liebetrau, Sunday, November 7, 2010 6:33 pm

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