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Chocolate Pie

November 6, 2013 by Betty Hruska

Bake pastry shell in 8 or 9 inch pan and allow to cool. Chocolate Pie Filling 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk, scalded 3 slightly beaten egg yolks 2 tablespoons butter 2 1-oz. sq. unsweetened chocolate Mix cornstarch, 1 cup sugar, and salt; gradually add milk in which 2 …

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Grandma Glenn’s Refrigerated Parker House Rolls

November 6, 2013 by Betty Hruska

1 Qt. Sweet Milk, scalded 1 pkg. yeast 1 cup Crisco 1/4 cup warm water 1 cup Sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons Salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup Mashed Potatoes 1/2 cup flour + Flour as needed When milk has cooled to lukewarm (when you can put your hand on the bottom of …

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Businesses

November 4, 2013 by Betty Hruska

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Family Recipes

October 15, 2013 by Betty Hruska

Looking for family recipes? We’ve added a few to our site but looking for your favorite! Remember when Grandma made it best! Some of these MAY have been tweaked over the years, but these are the originals.

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Hruska Insurancenter

September 15, 2010 by Betty Hruska

Founded in 1956, Hruska Insurancenter, Inc. has established a professional reputation within the insurance industry and, most importantly, with our clients. Their long-term relationships with markets and underwriters allow them to obtain lower prices and better service than most of the competitors. Hruska Insurancenter, Inc. is licensed in most of the United States, with experience …

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InStyle Salon & Spa Suites

September 15, 2010 by Betty Hruska

InStyle Salon & Spa Suites offers private suites for those  that want to own and run their own salon or spa businesses. Affordable, well appointed suites for the beauty industry. Five convenient locations in the Chicago land suburbs. InStyle Salon & Spa suites allow beauty professionals to take charge of  their career and join the …

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Timber Ridge Outpost and Cabins

Timber Ridge Outpost

September 15, 2010 by Betty Hruska

Timber Ridge Outpost & Cabins is a unique Treehouse and Log Cabin Resort located in the amazing Shawnee National Forest of Illinois. A unique experience for families, honeymooners, horseback riders, hunters, fisherman, hikers, bicyclists, bird watchers and star gazers. Nestled in the beautiful hills of the Shawnee National Forest, Timber Ridge Outpost & Cabins offers something …

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Solar Thermal Consulting

Solar Thermal Consulting

September 15, 2010 by Betty Hruska

Solar Thermal Consulting consultants have over 26 years of experience in Solar Thermal Energy research and development. Solar thermal electric technology offers the most efficient and least expensive method of converting the power of the sun into electricity. In this new age of renewable power, new developments in the field also require knowledge of solar …

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Handy, Dandy Guide to a Safe, Sane and Solvent Halloween

September 1, 1973 by Donna Hruska Hunt

In this witty Halloween survival guide, Donna Hruska offers practical advice for parents navigating the annual October madness, covering everything from safety tips (flashlights instead of candles) to sanity preservation (skip the big dinner) and budget management (limit treats per caller).

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Make-up Studio: Beauty is Big Business

July 26, 1973 by Donna Hruska Hunt

Two suburban mothers turned their empty nest years into entrepreneurial success by opening a robert-marc makeup studio in a converted train station, capitalizing on the booming 1970s beauty industry with personalized cosmetic consultations and training.

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