Library receives books from Kids Need to Read
Kids Need to Read will be arriving at the Essex Public Library in Mesa, Ariz., with Grow Your Library, an inspiring library donation program led by Board Members Gary and Tina Mlodzik.
Lifestyle
New Year’s Day in Terlingua
The 31st Annual Black-Eyed Pea Off was held on Jan. 1 at Terlingua Ghost Town where there was plenty of fun and music for everyone as contestants turned in their best peas to be judged. Proceeds for the fundraiser went to benefit a continuing education scholarship for Terlingua CSD seniors.
Celebrating Three Kings Day
The Fort Davis ISD Spanish classes learned about the Latin American tradition of Rosca de Reyes, or King’s Cake, during Three Kings Day on Jan. 6. Fort Davis eighth grade students show off the colorful King’s Cake.
Lasagna
Ingredients Lasagna noodles One jar of your favorite pasta sauce Ricotta or cottage cheese One egg Chopped onion Chopped garlic clove Sweet Italian sausage Lean ground beef Mozzarella cheese Italian spices Grated parmesan cheese Directions: I began by browning my meats, along with onions and...
Favorite holiday pie
Almost everyone has a favorite holiday sweet. Some like cake, some like cookies, others like candy, but me, I like pie. My favorite pie is not a holiday pie.
Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 large eggs 1 can (15 ounces) Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin 1 can (12 ounces) Nestle Carnation evaporated milk, or substitute with equal amount lactosefree or almond...
Are you as cool as a cucumber?
“A cucumber is just a pickle before it started drinking,” according to comedian Jim Gaffigan. Then again, sometimes it is just a cucumber.
Pudding up with bread
My favorite all time dessert is bread pudding. To say I’ve had a lot of it is an understatement. If it is on a restaurant menu, I will order it.
When the appetizer becomes the meal
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.
Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
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...
