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The PERFECT Cranberry Sauce Recipe

by Maryann Pisano on November 22, 2021

Empty a 12-ounce bag of fresh or frozen cranberries into a saucepan and transfer 1/2 cup to a small bowl. Add 1 cup sugar, 1 strip orange or lemon zest and 2 tablespoons water to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries are soft, about 10 […]

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Jaime Reflects on Being a COVID Bride

by Maryann Pisano on June 22, 2021

Jaime and Mark had planned on getting married in November of 2020– however, fate had other plans. Like so many other brides, Jaime was faced with the difficult decision to postpone her wedding due to the pandemic. Jaime spoke to Emme about the craziness of planning a wedding twice and being a COVID bride. Jaime […]

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A Small Business Owner Reflects on Lockdowns

by Maryann Pisano on December 27, 2020

When I was 19-years-old, I told my father I wanted to open up a restaurant and fill it with all of my grandmother’s traditional, Italian recipes. My father thought I was crazy. “Go out and find a real job,” he said to me with his Italian accent. Owning a restaurant was my dream and I […]

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Ways to Help Veterans this Veterans Day

November 9, 2020
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Veterans Day is Nov. 11! Thanking is a veteran is always important, however, it’s especially important on Veterans Day. Here are some ways to thank a veteran: 1. Write a letter to a veteran Operation Gratitude is an organization that coordinates care packages, letters, and gifts to veterans. A simple card or gift could make […]

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Staying Friends with those who have a Different Political Opinion

November 9, 2020
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With a recent election completed, it can be harder than ever to stay friends with those who have different political opinions than us. It can be maddening and frustrating when we feel so strongly about a topic, and someone thinks completely different. So, how can we stay friendly with those who think differently from us? […]

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Nothing Says ‘Fall’ More Than a Fresh Apple Pie– Paula Deen’s Apple Pie Recipe

September 28, 2020
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Ingredients 8 peeled & sliced, half Granny Smith, half Macintosh apples  2 sticks cold and cubed, plus 2 tablespoons cold and sliced unsalted butter  1 1/4 cups plus 1 teaspoon sugar  1 tablespoon ground cinnamon  1 teaspoon ground nutmeg  2 1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons flour  1 teaspoon salt  1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water  […]

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How to Meet a Real-Life Prince (Seriously!)

July 27, 2020
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Prince Harry and Meghan’s wedding seems like a million years ago due to recent events, but it doesn’t mean we’re still not daydreaming about it. Hey, we have a lot of time on our hands! So, how can you meet your very own prince? Go to a good university Princes tend to go to very […]

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Patriotic Songs for the Fourth of July #IndependenceDay

June 28, 2020
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What do you want to do after quarantine?

May 18, 2020
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We’ve been in quarantine for over two months. It’s hard to believe that graduations, parties and even weddings have all been cancelled due to the stay-at-home order. I asked Emme readers what they’re most looking forward to after the quarantine ends:  I’m really excited to go to concerts. I love live music and it’s a […]

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What’s the Difference Between Google Hangouts and Zoom? #Quarantine

May 11, 2020
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We’ve been social distancing since mid-March, so chatting with friends online has become the new normal. People more than ever have been talking via Zoom or Google Hangouts. Find out the difference between the two the next time you need to chat with your pal or need to coordinate a work meeting: Number of Participants: […]

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