Tupperware Tub Cocoa Mix

The Heirlooom Kitchen ANGELINA LARUE I wonder if any of you have experienced what we used to call Concession Stand Hot Chocolate - the good kind? My first encounter with it was when I was in a high school singing group called Melody Misses. Our practices were held at our director’s home.

Qvevri

It seems inevitable. Whatever is “in” eventually will be “out.” Whatever is out eventually will be the next big thing. In the wine world, orange/amber wine and qvevri are examples. Orange/amber wine is made in the simplest way. Grapes are dumped in a container and nature takes its course.

New arrivals at the library

I hope your Thanksgiving was enjoyable. Now we are moving right into December. Perhaps it’s with age that time moves so quickly. If so, I’ll admit I’m there. We have much to look forward to this weekend with the “Light Up Post” Saturday.

Thanksgiving Closings

Students in Garza County will return to classes on Monday. They have been off for the Thanksgiving holiday this week. There will be no mail delivery on Thanksgiving Day. The post office is closed that day but will open and deliveries will resume on Friday.

Get Ready to Light Up Post with Christmas Cookies

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM In this part of the country, the buttery confection, commonly known as Mexican wedding cookies, became popular in the 1950s. They have existed in different sizes and shapes in Mexican culinary culture for centuries.

Laura Catena interview Part Three

C U I S I N E & C U LT U R E | WINE@CWADV.COM Dr. Laura Catena is the managing director of Bodega Catena Zapata and is often called the face of Argentinian wine. A fourth-generation vintner, she also is a magna cum laude grad from Harvard and earned a medical degree from Stanford.

John Erickson visits with young fans of Hank the Cowdog

Tristan and Ava Rae Dennison recently attended the John Erickson program at the Heritage House in Post. Both brought their Hank the Cowdog books for autographs. Ericson’s performance was sponsored by the Caprock Cultural Association. 

Artist receives gift

When Cal Johnson started the Mural Project in the Post, she did not realize she would receive a gift she wanted for Christmas. Jett and Zyler James, grandchildren of Tim and Dianne James) presented Cal with a piece of artwork they created especially for her.

Thanksgiving with family

FAMILY AND FRIENDS FEAST Lincoln Webb is happy to have his mother, Chelsey Webb, and grandmother, Evonne Sapp, at the Post ISD Thanksgiving at the Family & Friends Feast last week. The feast was held at the Post ISD Cafeteria.

Thanksgivng Casserole a staple

In my family, we have Thanksgiving staples, if you will. And I can imagine most of you do, as well. The mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, cornbread dressing, just to name a few. I do add something different to the mix from time to time.