Lifestyle

Soil for raised beds

Ellen Peffley

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Today is the third of three columns discussing raised beds in the garden. In the previous two columns were advantages and how to build a raised bed.

Lemon jewels perfect for spring celebration

Angelina L

Thursday, March 19, 2026

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMMiniature desserts are often the way to go for special occasions when you have people coming and going. They are easy to walk around with or grab as you go by the table – very transportable. And in this case, no plates or utensils needed.

LIBRARY NOTES

Pam Humble |

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Post Public LibraryMarch seems to be flying by— sometimes literally in West Texas.Anyone who has lived in the region for long knows the weather can change quickly. Plan a track meet, golf tournament, trip to the park or outdoor barbecue, and a cold front may not be far behind.

National Flower Day

Ellen Peffley

Thursday, March 19, 2026

CUISINE & CULTUREGardeners have two celebrations to look forward to this week. This year National Flower Day falls on Saturday, March 21, which is the spring equinox, the first official day of spring.

Potato varieties are important

Ellen Peffley

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Mid-March is the target date for planting seed potatoes. It is the cool season “white” potato (Solanum tuberosum) and not the warm season sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) that is planted in the spring. For this column the Solanum tuberosum potato will be referred to as simply ‘potato’.

FOR ST. PAT’S Enjoy this Shepherd’s Pie recipe just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. | ANGELINA LA RUE PHOTO

Corned beef–and– cabbage shepherd’s pie

Angelina L

Thursday, March 12, 2026

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMI love the traditional ingredients in shepherd’s pie. However, adapting the method for making this European entrée using corned beef and cabbage instead gives it a whole new flavor profile, and just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.

Spring gardening is in the air

News Staff

Thursday, February 26, 2026

CUISINE & CULTUREELLEN PEFFLEYGardeners can feel it. Spring is in the air. Daylight is lengthening, temperatures are warmer, and spring bulbs are popping up. But when is the actual first day of spring?

Going bananas for this bread

News Staff

Thursday, February 26, 2026

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMANGELINA L aRUEIf you are in search of a good, classic banana bread recipe, look no further. I’ve gone to this recipe time and time again especially when I have bananas going bad in my fruit basket.

LIBRARY NOTES

News Staff

Thursday, February 26, 2026

PAM HUMBLE | SPECIAL TO THE DISPATCHIt has been a busy week at the library. Book orders seem to have arrived all at once this month, and we can’t wait to share them with you. There’s definitely something for everyone at the library. Come see us!

MAKE YOUR OWN AT HOME These thin, crisp layers, separated only by a brush of butter and olive oil mixture and a sprinkling of parmesan cheese will stack up to meet your wildest expectations. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Golden potato stacks

Angelina L

Thursday, February 19, 2026

I’ve written about my love of little muffin-tin meals. And when I was blessed to have an opportunity to babysit my grandsons recently, I just had to try out some of my favorites. The first day, I made mini mac and cheese pies.

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