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10/27/2026

🧀 The mac and cheese everybody orders on the side, made at home in the style of four favorite restaurants:
1️⃣ Chick-fil-A-Style Mac and Cheese
2️⃣ Panera-Style White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
3️⃣ Noodles & Company-Style Wisconsin Mac and Cheese
4️⃣ KFC-Style Mac and Cheese
Whose mac and cheese is your favorite? 👇
The full recipes, with step-by-step directions, are in the first comment.

10/27/2026

Warm, buttery skillet cornbread is the perfect balance of sweet cornmeal and rich buttermilk with melt-in-your mouth tenderness in every bite!

Full Recipe: https://www.iheartnaptime.net/skillet-cornbread/

10/27/2026

✨🍓 Looking for easy party dessert inspiration? These 6 sweet dips are perfect for holiday entertaining, potlucks, movie nights, and sharing something sweet with family and friends.

Ingredients
🎃 Pumpkin Dip
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
15 ounces pumpkin puree
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

🎄 Sugar Cookie Dip
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1½ teaspoons clear vanilla flavoring
½ teaspoon almond extract
1½ cups powdered sugar
1 cup whipped topping, thawed
2.3 ounces holiday jimmies sprinkles (divided into ¼ cup and 2 tablespoons)
Graham crackers and whole strawberries, for dipping

🤎 Buckeye Dip
8 ounces cream cheese, soften to room temperature
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
1 cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips
Dippers
Graham crackers, sliced apples or mini pretzel twists

🥣 Funfetti Dip
1 box funfetti cake mix
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
8 ounces Cool Whip whipped topping
1 cup heavy cream

🍒 Cherry Cheesecake Dip
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon clear vanilla flavoring
¼ teaspoon almond extract
7 ounces marshmallow fluff
8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
21 ounces cherry pie filling
Graham crackers, for dipping

🍎 Caramel Apple Dip
16 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature (two 8-ounce blocks)
¾ cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13.5 ounces caramel dip
¼ cup english toffee bits
4 medium apples (red and green apple slices for serving)

10/27/2026

🍲 5 EASY CROCKPOT APPETIZER RECIPES ❤️

1. 🧀 Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Add drained spinach, chopped artichokes, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, and garlic powder to the crockpot. Stir and cook on LOW for 2–3 hours until melted and creamy. Serve warm.

2. 🌭 BBQ Little Smokies

Add beef or turkey little smokies, barbecue sauce, grape jelly, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder to the crockpot. Stir and cook on LOW for 2–3 hours or HIGH for 1–2 hours until heated through.

3. 🌶️ Buffalo Chicken Dip

Combine cooked shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, cheddar, and mozzarella in the crockpot. Cook on LOW for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally until creamy and hot.

4. 🧀 Cheesy Meatballs

Add frozen fully cooked beef or turkey meatballs, marinara sauce, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder to the crockpot. Cook on LOW for 3–4 hours until hot. Sprinkle with mozzarella, cover, and cook until melted.

5. 🍒 Cranberry Meatballs

Combine frozen fully cooked beef or turkey meatballs, cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in the crockpot. Stir and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours until heated through.

10/27/2026

The jars come out in December, but the recipe choices can start now. Pick one or two for movie night, cookie trays, or a homemade snack gift. Each recipe below makes its own batch.

1. Hot Buttered Cheerios
Melt ½ cup salted butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in 4 cups plain Cheerios and cook, stirring, for 4–5 minutes. Add ¼ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Toss for 2 minutes more, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread on parchment to cool.

2. Butter Toffee Pretzels
Heat oven to 250°F. Spread 8 ounces mini pretzels on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bring ½ cup butter, ½ cup packed brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons light corn syrup to a gentle boil; cook 2 minutes, stirring. Remove from heat and stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla and ¼ teaspoon baking soda. Toss with the pretzels and bake 20 minutes, stirring halfway. Cool completely.

3. White Chocolate Chex Mix
Combine 3 cups Rice Chex, 3 cups Wheat Chex, and 2 cups mini pretzels. Melt 10 ounces white chocolate according to the package directions and toss with the cereal mixture. Spread on parchment; add 1 cup red and green candy-coated chocolates and 2 tablespoons sprinkles. Let set before breaking apart.

4. Christmas Crunch
Combine 8 cups plain popped popcorn, 1 cup mini pretzels, and 1 cup mini marshmallows. Drizzle with 8 ounces melted white chocolate and toss gently. Scatter on parchment and sprinkle with ½ cup red and green candy-coated chocolates. Let set.

5. White Trash Snack Mix
Combine 2 cups Corn Chex, 2 cups Cheerios, 2 cups mini pretzels, 1 cup roasted peanuts, and 1 cup candy-coated chocolates. Toss with 12 ounces melted vanilla candy coating. Spread on parchment and cool until firm.

6. Christmas Puppy Chow
Put 8 cups Rice Chex in a large bowl. Melt 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, ½ cup creamy peanut butter, and 2 tablespoons butter together; pour over the cereal and toss gently. Transfer to a large bag with 1½ cups powdered sugar and shake to coat. Once cool, add 1 cup mini pretzels and ½ cup red and green candy-coated chocolates.

7. Peppermint Bark Puppy Chow
Put 7 cups Rice Chex in a large bowl. Toss with 12 ounces melted white chocolate, then shake with ¾ cup powdered sugar. Spread on parchment and sprinkle with ½ cup finely crushed candy canes while the coating is still soft. Let set.

8. Pretzel Candy Hugs
Heat oven to 200°F. Arrange 60 square pretzels on a lined baking sheet and place one chocolate Hug on each. Warm for 4–5 minutes, just until soft. Press a red or green candy-coated chocolate into each center. Cool until firm.

Store cooled snacks in airtight containers.

10/27/2026

3-Ingredient Milk Bread (No Yeast) 🥛🍞
This no-yeast milk bread is incredibly soft, fluffy, and easy to make. With just three simple ingredients, you can whip up a loaf in no time!

Ingredients:
• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix the self-rising flour and sugar together.
3. Gradually add the milk, stirring until a soft dough forms.
4. Transfer the dough to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and enjoy!

Pro Tip: For an extra touch of flavor, brush the top with melted butter right after baking!

10/27/2026

🍰 5 EASY POKE CAKE RECIPES – EASY DIRECTIONS ❤️

1. STRAWBERRY POKE CAKE

Directions: Bake white cake in a 9×13-inch dish according to package directions. Poke holes in the warm cake. Dissolve strawberry gelatin in boiling water, stir in cold water, and pour over the cake. Refrigerate until chilled, then spread with whipped topping and add sliced strawberries.

2. CHOCOLATE POKE CAKE

Directions: Bake chocolate cake according to package directions. Poke holes in the cooled cake. Whisk chocolate pudding with cold milk until slightly thickened, then spread over the cake, filling the holes. Chill, top with whipped topping, chocolate syrup, and chocolate chips.

3. PINEAPPLE POKE CAKE

Directions: Bake yellow cake according to package directions and let cool. Poke holes throughout. Whisk vanilla pudding with cold milk until slightly thickened, then fold in drained pineapple and spread over the cake. Refrigerate, top with whipped topping, and sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired.

4. LEMON POKE CAKE

Directions: Bake lemon cake according to package directions and let cool. Poke holes across the cake. Whisk lemon pudding with cold milk until slightly thickened, then spread over the cake. Add a layer of lemon curd, refrigerate until chilled, and finish with whipped topping and lemon zest.

5. OREO POKE CAKE

Directions: Bake chocolate cake according to package directions and let cool. Poke holes throughout. Whisk cookies-and-cream pudding with cold milk until slightly thickened, then pour over the cake. Refrigerate, spread with whipped topping, and sprinkle with crushed Oreos before serving.

❤️ Which easy poke cake would you try first?

10/27/2026

🍂 5 OLD-FASHIONED THANKSGIVING CASSEROLES – EASY DIRECTIONS ❤️

1. GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook fresh green beans until tender-crisp, then drain. Mix with mushroom soup, milk, cheddar cheese, and half the crispy onions. Spread into a greased baking dish and bake for 25 minutes. Add remaining onions and bake another 5–10 minutes until golden.

2. SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Spread into a greased baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. Top with mini marshmallows and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden.

3. MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook macaroni until al dente. Melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk and cook until thickened. Stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted. Mix with macaroni, transfer to a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.

4. CORNBREAD DRESSING CASSEROLE

Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Sauté onion and celery in melted butter until softened. Mix with crumbled cornbread, chicken broth, beaten eggs, sage, and thyme. Spread into a greased baking dish and bake for 35–45 minutes until golden and the center is set.

5. CRANBERRY PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE

Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix cranberry sauce, drained pineapple, and brown sugar. Spread into a greased baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. Top with mini marshmallows and chopped pecans, then bake another 5–10 minutes until golden and bubbly.

❤️ Which old-fashioned Thanksgiving casserole would you make first?

10/26/2026

This custard recipe uses simple ingredients and a no-frill method to make the perfect batch of belly-warming baked custard.

Every home baker needs a go-to baked custard recipe in their back pocket. It’s the perfect dessert to whip up on a rainy day, when a loved one is sick or when you’re craving a dessert but have almost no ingredients in the house. Homemade custard is warm, creamy, cozy and so soul-affirming that it’s basically the dessert equivalent of chicken noodle soup.

But how do you make custard? We’ll show you that it is really quite simple. Once you master this recipe for custard, you’ll open a whole new door to tons of delicious custard recipes. A blackberry and creamy corn custard is a must in the summertime, while our pumpkin spice custard is autumn in a ramekin. | Get the recipe at the link in the comments ⬇️

07/14/2026

May 14, 2026 Village Council meeting minutes

The COUNCIL of The VILLAGE OF FLUSHING convened in Regular session at 6:00 P.M. in the City Building, Flushing Ohio

Mayor Eberhart absent from meeting. President Pro-Tem Clark called the meeting to order with the following members and visitors present:
Mrs. Sandy Twarog Present Mr. Jim Twarog Present
Mr. Ian Schneider Present Mr. Bryan Clark Absent
Mr. Dan Lipperman Present Miss Ashley Barto Present

EMPLOYEES: Administrator Kris Chini, Chief of Police Paul Leek, Officer Sabin Ward, Officer McMahon and Fiscal Officer Jeryl McGaffick.

VISITORS: Tom Bober, Chuck & Erin Nucci, Jacob Leach, Stacy Twarog, Will Ronquist.

APPROVE MINUTES: Motion to approve the minutes from the 4-09-26 regular session made by Mr. Twarog, second by Ms. Barto. All in favor, motion carried.

HEARING OF THE PEOPLE: Mr. Nucci states that staff and council need to take pride in what is posted on social media as they all represent the village. States that some stuff is embarrassing.

MOTION to enter into executive session regarding personnel by Mrs. Twarog, second by Mr. Lipperman. Roll called, the vote as follows: Mrs. Twarog, yes; Mr. Schneider, yes; Ms. Barto, yes; Mr. Lipperman, yes; Mr. Twarog, yes.
Return to regular session.
MOTION to adjourn executive session by Ms. Barto, second by Mr. Lipperman. Roll called, the vote as follows: Mrs. Twarog, yes; Mr. Schneider, yes; Ms. Barto, yes; Mr. Lipperman, yes; Mr. Twarog, yes.
No Action taken.

Letter of resignation from Zack Bigelow is reviewed and accepted.

MOTION to hire Mr. Jacob Leach as the Village solicitor due to the resignation of Mr. Zack Bigelow. At a rate of $900 per month until December 31, 2027. Mr. Leach will attend all meetings and provide grant writing in addition to legal coverage. Roll called, the vote as follows: Mrs. Twarog, yes; Mr. Schneider, yes; Ms. Barto, yes; Mr. Lipperman, yes; Mr. Twarog, yes.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: *Written report presented by Mr. Chini.
MOTION to approve Administrators report by Ms. Barto, second by Mr. Lipperman. All in favor, motion carried.

POLICE REPORT: Written report circulated by Chief Leek. Council reviews and signs.
Motion to approve police report by Ms. Barto, second by Mr. Schneider. All in favor, motion carried.

WATER TECH REPORT: Written report received from Mr. Sutton and reviewed by council.
Motion to approve the report by Mr. Schneider, second by Ms. Barto. All in favor, motion carried.

COMMITTEE: Police Committee met and reviewed options for body cams with quotes of $17,878 and $1176 annually from Wolfcom; $15833 and $1786 annually from ProVision: $13000 over 60 months for Axon. Committee recommends council accept contract with Axon.
MOTION by Mr. Lipperman, second by Ms. Barto to contract with Axon Enterprise for body cams fore 5 years at the cost of $13000 total. Roll called, the vote as follows: Mrs. Twarog, yes; Mr. Schneider, yes; Ms. Barto, yes; Mr. Lipperman, yes; Mr. Twarog, yes.

Also the police department needs sim cards for the computers to transfer information between them and the CAD system with 911.
MOTION to approve $30 per month for AT&T sim cards by Ms. Barto, second by Mrs. Twarog. Roll called, the vote as follows: Mrs. Twarog, yes; Mr. Schneider, yes; Ms. Barto, yes; Mr. Lipperman, yes; Mr. Twarog, yes.

ORDINANCE #2026-01
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND ENACTING AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING’S OHIO BASIC COE, 2026 EDITION, AS THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF VILLAGE OF FLUSHING OHIO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
MOTION to accept first reading by Mr. Lipperman, second by Ms. Barto. Roll called, the vote as follows: Mrs. Twarog, yes; Mr. Schneider, yes; Ms. Barto, yes; Mr. Lipperman, yes; Mr. Twarog, yes.

MOTION to dispense with 2nd and 3rd readings by Ms. Barto, second by Mrs. Twarog. Roll called, the vote as follows: Mrs. Twarog, yes; Mr. Schneider, yes; Ms. Barto, yes; Mr. Lipperman, yes; Mr. Twarog, yes.
MOTION to adopt #2026-01 Ordinance by Mr. Lipperman, second by Mr. Twarog. Roll called, the vote as follows: Mrs. Twarog, yes; Mr. Schneider, yes; Ms. Barto, yes; Mr. Lipperman, yes; Mr. Twarog, yes.

Water and Sewer committee to meet in the next week, time/date tbd.

OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Twarog questions the status of the repairs to the kitchen at the park shelter. Mr. Chini advises that project is on hold for the moment.

Mayor Eberhart advises he got in touch with Zack Gust regarding the cameras for the park. Mr. Gust is to meet with Mr. Chini and get the installation date arranged. He will be re-ordering new equipment for the Village at the original agreed upon price.

NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Twarog suggests that council consider holding two meetings a month. Mayor Eberhart suggests staying with one but holding special session meetings if needed and committee meetings as needed. Discussion is held on topic and decision is to stay with one meeting and hold special sessions as needed.

Mr. McMahon states that he has been patrolling for 5-6 weeks now and has been investigating activity in the Village. He requests authorization to purchase needed equipment in the amount of about $200 with a monthly rate of $10
MOTION by Mr. Twarog, second by Ms. Barto to authorize purchase of equipment. Roll called, the vote as follows: Mrs. Twarog, yes; Mr. Schneider, yes; Ms. Barto, yes; Mr. Lipperman, yes; Mr. Twarog, yes.

WORK AGREEMENT AND RIGHT OF ENTRY BY AND BETWEEN VILLAGE OF FLUSHING AND STATE OF OHIO, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
New agreement to extend to 8-15-27 in regards to the tunnels and the extinct bats study.

MOTION to approve agreement by Mrs. Twarog, second by Ms. Barto. Roll called, the vote as follows: Mrs. Twarog, yes; Mr. Schneider, yes; Ms. Barto, yes; Mr. Lipperman, yes; Mr. Twarog, yes.

Mr. Twarog requests a public relations committee meeting to be set up.

FINANCIAL:
MOTION to pay bills as presented by Ms. Barto, second by Mrs. Twarog. All in favor, motion carried.

MOTION to approve finance report, Main account bank reconciliation and water/sewer bank reconciliation as presented by Mr. Schneider, second by Ms. Barto. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion to approve supplemental appropriation of $11,000.00 from General fund Other to General fund Audit by Ms. Barto, second by Mr. Lipperman. Roll called, the vote as follows: Mrs. Twarog, yes; Mr. Schneider, yes; Ms. Barto, yes; Mr. Lipperman, yes; Mr. Twarog, yes.

A request for oil and gas lease from McDonald land company for Union Cemetery is given to Mr. Leach. He is given the background information as to ownership of that property and he will look into it.

Next meeting is changed to June 4th at 6:00 p.m.

Motion to adjourn meeting is made by Mr. Twarog, second by Mr. Lipperman. All in favor, meeting adjourned.

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