May 2024
LOOKING BACK
Alpine Avalanche.
St. Augustine more dominant than bermuda if chinch bugs are kept at bay
Dear Neil: This weed/ vine/grass is overtaking the bare spots in my St. Augustine lawn where chinch bugs killed the St. Augustine last summer. Glyphosate works well where it has taken over fully, but I’m hesitant to spray that around my St. Augustine because I obviously don’t want to kill it.
Buck singles player qualifies for regionals
The Alpine Bucks tennis players pulled out all the stops for the district challenge last weekend and one player is headed to regionals. On April 22 in Fort Stockton, player Esther Lotti placed second in the district for varsity girls’ singles and is set to advance to regionals on May 8-9.
Blueberry Mascarpone-Stuffed French Bread Casserole
Ingredients 3 8-ounce French baguettes 8-ounce mascarpone or cream cheese at room temperature 2 teaspoons of vanilla 2 cups powdered sugar 2 cups fresh blueberries 6 eggs 2 cups milk ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions Grease a 3-quart baking dish.
Conquer your brunch with blueberries
It is the season to brunch. The weather is warming up, but the temperatures are still mild, so this is the best time to gather for brunch with your crew.
