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Kathie’s famous Chocolate Brownies

My mom found this recipe in Parade Magazine years ago and has been making them ever since. They were her go-to dish for potlucks and my brother Joel and I were always disappointed if she was taking them to an event we weren’t invited too, because there weren’t going to be any leftovers.

Ingredients: 2 sticks of butter melted 4 squares of baker’s chocolate (unsweetened) - melt with butter 3 large eggs beaten 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 Cups granulated sugar 1 Cup flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 Cup walnuts ( Optional)

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 350. Melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler. When melted, pour on sugar. Mix until combined. Add vanilla and eggs, mix until combined. Add flour- mix until incorporated. Pour mixture into well greased 9 inch square pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. n

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NOV.1-DEC. 1 | SHIPSHEWANA Christmas in Shipshewana

Stroll and shop in a quaint downtown and enjoy millions of lights and decorations. All day and evening, store hours vary Free admission Townwide 260-768-4008 www.visitshipshewana.org

NOV. 5 | WABASH First Friday

Theme: “Honoring Our Heroes.” 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission Downtown 260-563-0975 www.wabashmarketplace.org

NOV. 5 | WARSAW First Friday

Festive block party atmosphere with food, nonprofit and business vendors, live entertainment. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday Free admission Downtown around county courthouse 574-267-6311 www.warsawcdc.org/first-friday

NOV. 6 | WINONA LAKE Christmas Shopping Extravaganza

Shop at The Village of Winona Lake for special sales on unique, meaningful and locally supported gifts. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday Free admission Downtown Winona Lake 574-268-9888 www.villageatwinona.com

NOV. 13 | MISHAWAKA Bake Sale-Vendor Fair

First Presbyterian Church 401 Lincolnway E., Mishawaka 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday 574-259-7874

NOV. 13 | MISHAWAKA Queen of Peace Holiday Bazaar

8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Free admission 4508 Vistula Road, Mishawaka 574-255-0392 https://queenofpeace.cc/

NOV. 14 | GOSHEN Handmade Holiday Market

Expanded selection of artisan vendors with unique locally made gifts. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday Free admission 212 W. Washington St., #1 574-533-4747 www.goshenfarmersmarket.org

NOV. 20 | MISHAWAKA Holiday Craft Fair

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Battell Community Center 904 N. Main St., Mishawaka

NOV. 23 | GOSHEN Special Tuesday Market

Special market open Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Pick up some local food to add to your Thanksgiving meal. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free admission 212 W. Washington St., #1 574-533-4747 www.goshenfarmersmarket.org

NOV. 26- DEC. 19 | SOUTH BEND Gift of Lights- Potawatomi Zoo

Community Christmas tree lighting at the Muensterbeg Plaza and Clock Tower. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 500 S Greenlawn Ave, 574-235-9800 www.potawatomizoo.org

NOV. 26-28; DEC 3-5; DEC 10-12 | SOUTH BEND Howard Holiday Market

219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, Fridays, 5-8 p.m Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays 1-4 p.m. 574-299-4765 www.visithowardpark.com n