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Holiday Guide 2012

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    What to Do with Your Christmas Tree

    Recycle your tree after Christmas.

    Christmas trees are objects of beauty and cheer—that is until after Christmas when they can become a chore for families wondering what to do with them.  The St. Louis County Departme...

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    Beefing Up the Menu

    Third generation meat cutter Charles Mateker knows how to pick the best Prime Rib for your holiday table. Look for a piece that's well marbled.

    Looking for something beyond turkey and the spiral sliced ham? Consider setting the table with beef. Whether you’re serving an elegant standing prime rib or a flat-iron steak sliced and...

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    Roast Beef Recipes

    Elegant Standing Prime Rib roast is a classic that's simple to prepare.

    The following recipes are courtesy of the Beef Check-off website. Roasted Beef Shoulder Tender Crostini 2 pounds beef shoulder tender petite roasts (8 to 10 ounces each) 1 ...

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    Getting More for Your Gift Card Buck

    Gift card guidelines for the holidays.

    Gift cards are great for any shopper puzzled over what to get a friend, family member or loved one. They’re also great last minute gifts. Sure, you can head to any store and pay $20 ...

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    Teen's Light Display Shows Kirkwood Spirit

    When Luke Backer was 2 years old he sat on Santa’s lap and asked for a green extension cord for Christmas. Now the Kirkwood High School sophomore uses some 800 feet of extension cord...

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