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It seems that these days even the smallest of towns are home to at least one Chinese restaurant, usually a buffet. Though many people have opened their minds and their palates to Chinese cuisine, some are still hesitant to try other variations of Asian cuisine. Apiwat “Joe” Yindeeroop of Touch of Thai recognizes this fact and encourages would-be patrons, “Don’t be intimidated.” Yindeeroop stresses that Touch of Thai has a knowledgeable wait staff that are happy to guide you through your dining experience. “They almost work as consultants, asking you what kinds of foods and flavors you like, and help you find something you’ll enjoy.” Touch of Thai, located at 221 First Street in Dixon, is a family-run restaurant and sushi bar which opened in 2007. For the past four years, Touch of Thai has been bringing city flair to the small town of Dixon. They have been serving up everything from more conventional fare such as Crab Rangoon, Eggrolls, and Pad Thai to more exotic menu items such as Hawaiian Fried Rice which includes unique ingredients like pineapple, cashews, and raisins. Their menu also boasts a wide variety of soups, salads, and noodles, as well as many curry and rice dishes.

Though Yindeeroop still finds himself commuting back and forth from his native Chicago to the business’ location in Dixon, he is quick to express his love for the Sauk Valley area. “It’s a change of pace, but it’s a good change of pace. There are much nicer folks here.” Yindeeroop enjoys the slower pace which has allowed the business, and the family too, to become a staple of downtown Dixon. Business is all but booming, even in a struggling economy. He notes, “It’s a credit to our patrons.” Yindeeroop is proud of the diversity among his workers. Despite the menu being Thai, the workers are from many different backgrounds. Yindeeroop expresses a great satisfaction in the community that is being fostered and the relationships that are being built. The camaraderie among the workers and many of the patrons is something that you’d only get in an area like the Sauk Valley, but even here it is a rare gem.

With community in mind, Touch of Thai is not one to shy away from making donations to fundraisers and benefits for those in need. “I feel like we are always involved in the community,” Yindeeroop happily asserts.

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It was a solemn vow I made last year that I would tackle the projects and duties of the fall season with aplomb and a thoroughness that has not accompanied me in the years previous. So, with car keys in hand, my inner mind dictated I tackle those tasks of lesser frustration, the perfect pumpkin, vibrant chrysanthemums for the doorstep, frightening decorations for the trick-or-treaters and, of course, leaf bags. Picking the easier of tasks, easier, my foot, it took me an hour to get the kids into the car to accompany me on my autumn journey and another half an hour to stop the bickering in the backseat with threats just short of shipping them off to the camp for kids who will never see Santa Claus again if they don’t shape up. Leaf bags no problem, only they came accompanied with whines of “buy me this daddy” which consisted of arms loaded with various high sugar treats, great little “fun size” portions, I find nothing fun about a candy that takes longer to unwrap than to melt in the mouth. Loaded with leaf bags and bags of candy it was on to the farmer’s market for that perfect pumpkin that, when carved, would make us the envy of the block once it was sitting on the front step. Who knew the selection would be in the millions with the kids each picking a different one and then arguing the attributes of each and why the other one’s was “stupid.” Once again the necessity of being a peace maker, the solution was obvious. With a flat -bed cart and each child’s favorite pumpkin sitting on its surface it was time to pay the piper. Not so, you had to pass through the squash section which added another ten ovoid, hard skinned objects to the cart. My problem was seeing these wonderful bounties of nature not in their natural state but steaming on the table, loaded with brown sugar and other spices ready for devouring, like that was going to happen. Oh, and in addition to all of this, the kids found more candy. Next, on to the nursery for those perfectly shaped and blossoming chrysanthemums again for the front step to soften the shock of the most frighteningly carved pumpkin. At this point the kids lost all interest in the outing and were shaking from the lack of a computer game controller in their hands. This was dad’s time and I took it grabbing the first plants inside the gate. Yet, before we could leave it was mandatory we all walk the corn maze designed for kids to run screaming through while parents wandered around in our normal state, confused, both at where we were and how much this thing cost. Finally with the plants and money on the counter I knew I could count on the kids, yep, they found yet more candy. With the trunk full the trip home each kid sat in the rear of the car with a chrysanthemum on their laps and a look on their face that would stop the devil in his tracks and think twice. Once home and the car unloaded with the back seat looking like the aftermath of a flower girl convention. The kids shot off to various electronic games and I was eager to tackle the tasks at hand.

I changed into my Brooks Brothers work apparel, once again we must think of the impression we make on the block. Looking, minus the gun, a little like Elmer Fudd on the hunt, it was time to tackle the last and most difficult task on my list, gathering the leaves in the yard. I had been informed by my neighbors not to treat them like last year where I sat the lawn mower on the lowest setting possible and left the clippings to migrate into their yards with the first wind. I gathered leaf blower, rake, newly purchased leaf bags and a shovel. I’m not really positive why the shovel, certainly there were going to be no leaf thieves to whack around but just in case.

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By JoAnn Derson ¥ Using your fireplace? Try adding citrus peels to the logs for a nice aroma. They can be a good starter material as well. ¥ Those hide-a-key rocks can be a little obvious -- at least they are to me. I have a spare key hidden outside too, but I sealed mine in a plastic baggie and buried it in a spot known only to our family members. Also, it’s not right by the door. -- I.E. in Mississippi ¥ When closing up our cabin for the season, we brought a box of mothballs and scattered them around the porch perimeter. This keeps small animals like mice and skunks from setting up shop there while no one is around. -- S.F. in Pennsylvania ¥ Now’s a great time to start weatherstripping!

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The cool crisp days of fall immediately bring to mind comfort foods and there are sooooo many to choose from. One of my favorite flavors is PUMPKIN and with Thanksgiving right around the corner I decided to share another IMPRESSIVE yet EASY dish that will turn heads at your holiday table.

Mini Pumpkins filled with Sausage Dressing Begin by purchasing a dozen mini pumpkins that are often mixed with gourds as fall decorations. Wash and cut as if you were carving a pumpkin, making a removable top and cleaning out the seeds and stringy center. *Use an ice cream scoop to get it nice and clean. Rinse and set aside.

Then to make it simple I prepare a packaged stuffing mix adding sautéed onions, celery and a pound of browned pork sausage.

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The average American household spends at least $2,000 a year on energy bills -- over half of which goes to heating and cooling, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Program.

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