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C U I S I N E & C U LT U R E | WINE@CWADV.COM Gus Clemens On Wine

C U I S I N E & C U LT U R E | WINE@CWADV.COM Gus Clemens On Wine

What influences your wine buying?

Gus Clemens
Thursday, May 30, 2024
In an opinion survey by YouGov, Americans claimed “bottle or label design” was the least important factor in their selection of a wine. That might be an expected response to an online questionnaire.
WHAT-A-BRAT A recipe inspired by Rip and Jane Esselstyn, gave Angelina LaRue a new twist for when her husband grills the typical pork chops, or burgers and hotdogs. The idea of using a rice spring roll wrapper as the casing creates a crisp, snappy outer shell for the plant-based brats. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

WHAT-A-BRAT A recipe inspired by Rip and Jane Esselstyn, gave Angelina LaRue a new twist for when her husband grills the typical pork chops, or burgers and hotdogs. The idea of using a rice spring roll wrapper as the casing creates a crisp, snappy outer shell for the plant-based brats. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

Inspirational what-a-brat recipe

Arue
Thursday, May 30, 2024
I’ve been completely exhilarated by healthy, plant-fueled foods of late. Nourishing my body with proteins like beans and grains has been one of the most successful shifts in my diet, ever.
SUPER SALALD, Pinto Salad will offer a cool crunchy lunch or dinner and can be put together in minutes. With the protein the beans offer, this super salad is also good on its own, and will make a nice way to keep the kitchen cool on hot summer days. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

SUPER SALALD, Pinto Salad will offer a cool crunchy lunch or dinner and can be put together in minutes. With the protein the beans offer, this super salad is also good on its own, and will make a nice way to keep the kitchen cool on hot summer days. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

Garden Fresh Pinto Salad

Arue
Thursday, May 23, 2024
You may recall apopular salad that’s been around for years which contains ranchstyle beans, grated, cheese, Fritos, and French dressing, along with the lettuce and tomatoes. It’s tasty, but I cravedacleaned-upversion.
COUNCILMAN RECOGNIZED, Mayor Marvin Self is shown giving a flag that has flown over Post to Councilman Jeff Hood, in recognition by the city after serving five years which started as an appointed position in 2019. | ANNA GIBSON PHOTO

COUNCILMAN RECOGNIZED, Mayor Marvin Self is shown giving a flag that has flown over Post to Councilman Jeff Hood, in recognition by the city after serving five years which started as an appointed position in 2019. | ANNA GIBSON PHOTO

The quiet patriot

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
This Sunday night on your local PBS station, the public network will televise its annual National Memorial Day Concert at 7 p.m (CST).Drafted at the age of 19, Allen Hoe was a combat medic in Vietnam. His service earned him a Bronze Star Medal, a Purple Heart, and a Combat Medic Badge.
What do Americans think about wine?

What do Americans think about wine?

What do Americans think about wine?

Gus Clemens
Thursday, May 23, 2024
What wines do Americans prefer, how much are they willing to pay for it, and what are their general views about wine?YouGov, a British market research and data analytics firm, recently surveyed 1,117 U.S. adults to gain insights.
Summer to-do list

Summer to-do list

Summer to-do list

News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024
It’s that time of year again. Here are your 2024 summer assignments. 1. Write a letter and mail it. Get out of your car, go inside the post office, and ask to look at all the stamp options and buy one that suits the person to whom you are mailing the letter. 2. Take naps. 3.
FRUIT CRISP, LaRue gives a versatile recipe to go with any fresh fruit that welcomes summer while supporting local markets and artisans. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

FRUIT CRISP, LaRue gives a versatile recipe to go with any fresh fruit that welcomes summer while supporting local markets and artisans. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

Fruit Crisp makes most of fresh peaches

Angelina L
Thursday, May 16, 2024
The Heirloom Kitchen Peaches from Fredericksburg will soon find their way to the area, and while the ones I found last time were small, they were fairly sweet and juicy.
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