July 2024

Prep time 20 min • Cook time 40 min • Yield 16 servings. INGREDIENTS 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size) 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix 4 large eggs 1 cup club soda 1/2 cup canola oil 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pistachios icing: 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream 3/4 cup cold 2% milk 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix 2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pistachios DIRECTIONS 1.

I was listening to a song the other day, and it said; “Miracles are hard to find.” It bothered me, and it took me a while to realize why. See, I have been focused for a while now on the beauty around us. We live in these beautiful mountains. Rain has been spotty, but the desert blooms even in its lack. And a big beauty is how the community has rallied around the fire downtown. So, when I heard that Miracles were in short supply I immediately said; “No! There are miracles everywhere. Miracles are abundant. “

One of my favorite cakes growing up was a pistachio pudding cake. While it was not often that my mom made one for us, besides chocolate anything, it was my favorite. Mostly because it is unique among cakes. Not that cakes aren’t able to be made unique, but it just was not your standard everyday cake out of a box, despite the fact it uses a box cake mix.

Looks of concentration at Legends

Presidents flight champs

Defending champs

LOOKING BACK

Dear Neil: How can I eliminate crabgrass in my lawn? I’ve had a small patch of it in the past, but this year it is rampant. Why would there be so much now? Crabgrass is an annual grassy weed.

WEEK Meet baby Zip. This adorable tuxedo kitten came into the shelter with his two siblings and was a little shy at first but has learned to snuggle and accept love. From what we hear, he is a young gymnast and can roll and tumble with the best of them!

Send your community events to kara.gerbert@alpineavalanche. com July 18 Alpine Public Library, 9:30 a.m.