Lifestyle

Celebrating Garza County Women in History – Part One

Julia Childs

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Here we are in March 2024, also known as Women’s History Month. In 1987, someone declared March the month to observe and celebratethehistoryofourcultureandsociety. Intheoffice,wedecidedweneededtoacknowledge someofthewomeninGarzaCountywho have contributed to our history.

Double Chocolate-Almond Butter Muffins offer an incredibly moist, delicious, and incredible sweetness that share the rewards that plants and nature have to offer. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

Decadent flavor disguised in a flourless cake-like muffin

News Staff

Thursday, March 7, 2024

The science of baking truly amazes me. It is difficult for me to comprehend that a cake-like muffin can be prepared without flour of any type. And they can completely, 100 percent mimic a regular cupcake or muffin.

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

A wine to be enjoyed at any time

News Staff

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Porto (port wine) often is mistaken to be a depth-of-winter libation sipped while gazing at a roaring fire, the finale to a robust meal. Porto certainly works in that scenario, but you miss out if you so limit your porto possibilities. Port can be enjoyed any time, including chilled in summer.

Choosing fruit trees

News Staff

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Few things are more satisfying for a gardener than to walk out into their own backyard and pluck a juicy, just-right peach directly from the tree; or a juicy, plump plum; or a crisp, juicy apple or pear. All are possibilities for West Texas gardeners.

Wine facts and trivia, Part Two

Gus Clemens

Thursday, February 29, 2024

C U I S I N E & C U LT U R E | WINE@CWADV.COM More interesting facts and trivia about wine: • World wine production averages around 6.5 billion gallons a year. • Portugal has the most wine consumption in the world at 13.7 gallons per person per year. • Italy drinks 12.3 gallons, France 12.

PEANUT BUTTER GRANOLA A calorie-dense body fuel. Granola is a fantastic snack or even a little dessert. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

Peanut butter granola makes great snack, dessert

Angelina L

Thursday, February 29, 2024

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM Granola always sounds like a healthy option. But if we partake in store-bought granola when looking for something actually good for us,itisimperativetoreadthe labels. Most are prepared with a good bit of oil and sugar.

Luncheon honors Deputy Elizando

News Staff

Thursday, February 22, 2024

GarzaCountySheriffTerryMorganstoodwithDeputyRickElizando during his going away luncheon held at the Law Enforcement Center last week.

'Uncomplicated' grain

'Uncomplicated' grain bowl offers spicy option

News Staff

Thursday, February 22, 2024

“Uncomplicated” nutritious bowl I make many types of grain bowls and enjoy the ease and flexibility. I can makethemwithwhateveris left in my fridge at any given time. Or, I plan a themed grainbowl,suchasanAsian style packed with brown or white rice and veggies one might find in a stir fry.

Wine facts and trivia, Part One

News Staff

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Some interesting facts and curiosities about wine: • The Bible mentions wine 247 times. Forty of those mentions are negative and generally warn against abuse. There are 145 positive mentions, usually in the context of meals, blessings and worship.

CHUNKY MONKEY MINI MUFFINS These Muffins are a guiltless snack with a handful of pure ingredients that are sure to satisfy the mid-afternoon craving or make for a great grab-and-go breakfast. | ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

Chunky Monkey Mini Muffins are a “guiltless” satisfying snack

News Staff

Thursday, February 15, 2024

There are so many ways to enjoy a sweet, nutritious treat without loading up on processed foods, refined sugar, or unhealthy fats. This recipe was already a winner, being made without all-purpose flour or refined sugar.

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