PISD teachers returned to school

PISD teachers returned to school last week for a day of orientation and team building.

Gus Clemens On Wine

Mostwineisproducedbyasmallnumberof largewineries.Atthesametime,mostwineries are small producers. In February 2023, Wine Business Monthly reported there were 11,601 wineries in the U.S. Eighty-three percent of those wineries produced 5000 cases of wine or less; 49% produced 1000 cases or less.

Winners of local art show announced

The 62nd Annual Post Art Show concluded with a recognition reception on Saturday afternoon. Natalie Kelley and Kait Walden received the MAX Awards for Best of Show and $250. Natalie won the best of show for art with her watercolor titled“Ford Insignia.”

The Heirlooom Kitchen

When you have a bumper crop of tomatoes, it’s good to have a plan in place. Sure we can do sauces, soups, and salsas, but if you are looking for other ways, I have a couple of ideas for you to try. Panzanella salad is a wonderful dish to serve when you have an abundance of fresh, juicy tomatoes.

The Narrow Way

Devotional Time PASTOR GENELL KNISLEY | GRASSLAND CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Jesus teaches that there are two entrances to the journey of life. He talks about a Narrow Gate and a Wide Gate in Matthew 7:13-14. The Narrow Gate is described as small or of a “limited spatial capacity.”

Elvis and 'Hound Dog'

Hey, all you Elvis Presley fans, do you know that on Aug. 4, 1956, made Elvis and Colonel Tom Parker became very rich men due to the release of “Hound Dog” and “Don’t Be Cruel”. This was the first single 45-rpm record to sell 10 million copies.

Peanut Butter-Banana Smoothie

Smoothies packed with protein are one of the easiest ways to squeeze in a good hearty breakfast on busy school mornings, or during the work week. Peanut butter and banana are, of course, a match made in heaven.

Rise of rosé: pink’s time has come

As this gruesome summer of heat domes burns on, incidents of rosé slurping likely haveincreasedinyourwineworld.Roséhas long been considered a quintessential bellwether of hot weather, so global warming is a boost to the rise of rosé. Rosérelishingwasascendant even before this sad summer of sizzle.

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The Heirloom Kitchen

For a light bite to serve when entertaining or just for sitting on the back porch, a toasted crostini topped with cashew cream (featured in a recent Heirloom Kitchen column), then a layer of olive tapenade, topped off with tomato salad, checks off all the boxes.