Oil producers’ announcement of production cuts has bumped up gasoline prices, according to AAA. The group says the average price of a gallon of gas on the Missouri side of the Kansas City area was $3.41.8 as of Tuesday. That’s up 12.7 cents over the last week and 17.9 cents over the last month.
The Truman Library, 500 West U.S. 24 in Independence, is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. For the special exhibition, free tickets for veterans and active military members are available onsite at visitor services. Those people will be asked to provide proof of military service for complimentary admission.
• 1 cup granulated sugar • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature • 2 large eggs, at room temperature • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for work surface • 1 1/4 teaspoons table salt • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg • 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk • 1/3 cup boiled apple cider • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract • Canola or safflower oil, for frying • 1 1/2 cups sugar mixed with 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon In a large bowl using a hand-held or standing mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat together sugar and butter until mixture is pale and fluffy, 4-6 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating a minute after each.
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WHEN/WHERE: Monday, 7:15 p.m. CDT, GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium TV/RADIO: ESPN, WDAF-The Wolf (106.5 FM) OPENING LINE: Chiefs by 7 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Raiders 1-3, Chiefs 2-2. SERIES RECORD: Chiefs lead 70-54-2. LAST MEETING: Chiefs beat Raiders 48-9 on Dec. 12, 2021, in Kansas City. LAST WEEK: Raiders beat Broncos 32-23, Chiefs beat Buccaneers 41-31. RAIDERS OFFENSE: OVERALL (13), RUSH (14), PASS (14), SCORING (10). RAIDERS DEFENSE: OVERALL (22), RUSH (10), PASS (22), SCORING (T23). CHIEFS OFFENSE: OVERALL (T4), RUSH (11), PASS (11), SCORING (2). CHIEFS DEFENSE: OVERALL (13), RUSH (1), PASS (27), SCORING (20). TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Raiders minus-2, Chiefs even. RAIDERS PLAYER TO WATCH: RB Josh Jacobs is coming off his most productive game ever, running for a careerhigh 144 yards and two TDs last week against the Broncos. Jacobs had 175 yards from scrimmage on 33 touches, the most for a Raiders player in 10 years. Jacobs also showed some burst with his first run for at least 40 yards since his 2019 rookie season.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’ll be prone to indulgence. Learn to say no and stop trying to please everyone else. It’s time to do what’s best for you and reap your rewards. Make fitness and health your priorities and romance a
Recipe by Linda Gassenheimer • 1/4 pound angel hair pasta • 1 teaspoon sesame oil • 1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed (2 cups) • Salt and freshly ground black pepper Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta, cook 2 minutes.
Recipe by Linda Gassenheimer • 3/4 pound salmon fillet • 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided use • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 2 teaspoons minced garlic • 1/4 cup reducedsodium teriyaki sauce Preheat oven to 175 degrees Fahrenheit. Place salmon on a small baking sheet and spoon 1/2 tablespoon oil on each side.
Batter: • 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes • 1/3 cup butter • ½ cup sugar (I substitute with natural sweeteners) • ½ teaspoon salt • 2 eggs • 1 teaspoons vanilla • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour Crumbs: • 1 cup chopped pecans • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour • 2½ tablespoons butter, melted • ½ cup brown sugar (I use xylitol mixed with a bit molasses) Mix sweet potatoes with softened butter, sweetener,and salt. Beat eggs with vanilla and flour and mix into sweet potato mixture.
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