Lifestyle

When we think of appetizers, there are hundreds if not thousands of options to choose from. But how many of them can say they can become a meal unto themselves? Probably most, if we’re honest, but the best in my humble opinion is the sausage cheese ball.

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 Hour Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes Ingredients 3 cups chicken (about 2-3 chicken breasts) 2 quarts chicken broth 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons cold salted butter, cubed 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

A while back, I went to a friend’s cook-out where grilled ribeyes were on the pit. Someone brought a dish of chimichurri - a perfect addition to the potluck meal we enjoyed. Ever since eating that chimichurri on my steak, I’ve wanted more.

Marathon Public Library on June 28 announced that it received a $35,000 grant from the COVID Library Relief Fund of the American Library Association. The library is one of 34 grantees representing public, school, and tribal libraries that experienced substantial economic hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. Only 15% of applicants received an award.

It’s summertime, the time of year when outdoor festivities are in full swing and ready to beckon crowds with fun-filled activities. With the Fourth of July right around the corner, local musicians are sure to celebrate the Stars and Stripes with delightful tunes and groovy music. Alpine resident Tom Griffith, a singer-songwriter originally from San Antonio, will be one of those performers at the Fort Davis Coolest Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July 3, at 2 p.m. at the Jeff Davis County courthouse square.

Marfa Live Arts established the Crown Scholarship in 2020 during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic. In Spanish corona means crown.

Fr. Joe Raj pauses for a photo at the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Parish Hall on June 27 for a farewell party as he leaves Alpine. Raj served the church for two years, and is now departing for Monahans. Parishioners joined Raj and held a barbecue lunch with all the trimmings, as well as treats, desserts, and a farewell cake for the popular parish priest. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

When I think of July 4th, I think of homemade ice cream. Fireworks, parades, festivals, and barbecues all come to mind after ice cream.

Ingredients: 8 cups fresh apricots, peeled, pitted, and crushed ¼ cup lemon juice 6 cups white sugar (pure cane if you can find it) 5 (1 pint) canning jars with lids and rings Directions: 1. Mix apricots and lemon juice in a large pot; add sugar.

Ingredients: 1/2-3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk 2-3 tablespoons sour cream 1-2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon, dill, parsley, chives or celery leaves (or a combination) 1 clove garlic, finely minced with a microplane grater 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard A few dashes Tabasco sauce (or hot sauce of your choice, but a little vinegar twang is what you’re looking for) Directions: Combine all ingredients into a mason jar and shake it. Open it, taste it, and season to taste with salt and fresh black pepper.