The next big thing in wine?

Pét-Nat or Pétillant-Naturel. What the heck is that “next big thing” in wine?The “next big thing” designation is ironic because, in truth, it is the oldest thing in sparkling wines. It was how sparkling wine was made before the development of the methods you know today.

Great wine costs more because it can be sold for more

Gus Clemens On Wine GUS CLEMENSThere is panic and turmoil in high dollar wines you and I do not buy.This is not about big dollar wines we could buy— Caymus, Jordan, Daou. You can purchase them at higher-end grocery stores.

The perfect cookie for summer

The Heirloom Kitchen ANGELINA L ARUEChocolate and raspberries are simply meant to be together. The flavors have a subtle way of enhancing each other. And the tart fruit makes this cookie perfect for summertime.Thumbprint cookies are like a regular cookie and a sandwich cookie produced an offspring.

Reconnecting

The Bathtub WriterPAULA ESTELLE JACKSON ReconnectingBefore the worldwide pandemic, the thought of putting space between you and someone you loved was foreign.Then it happened. The news called it “social distancing,” but there was nothing social about it.

The legend of the Indian Paintbrush

Today’s column is week two of ideas to keep youngsters engaged this summer. While not exactly a gardening column topic, “The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush” is a charming legend of how the Indian paintbrush wildflower came to be named.

Summertime Fruit Skewers make cool snack

Fresh melon and mango make a tasty combo all on their own, but add some cool, crisp cucumber for a winning trio. And drizzle on a tangy, kicked-up dressing for a nutritious, refreshing burst of flavor.A skewer version of this recipe is ideal for portable summer fun on the patio or for a picnic.

Good Grief, Charlie Brown

It was just a whim. Maybe I was avoiding work. Possibly, I was taking a break from the craziness of having a new puppy at home. Or maybe, just maybe, I was drawn to a morning at The Garza County Museum by some force larger than myself.