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GUS CLEMENS

GUS CLEMENS

Same-tasting Wines

We are privileged to live in a wine time that surpasses all of history for quality, consistency, and availability. Wines that would have evoked drooling admiration a half-century ago now are available in quantity for $20 or less at your neighborhood supermarket.
SUSAN MCDONALD

SUSAN MCDONALD

McDonald presents the Blue Rooster Antique Roadshow

Susan McDonald, the owner of the Blue Rooster Antiques in Post, presented the program to Post Rotary Club based on “Antiques Roadshow”. McDonald told the audience that the Antiques Roadshow began as a BBC program in 1979 and the first American episode was aired on PBS in 1997.
The Heirloom Kitchen

The Heirloom Kitchen

The Heirloom Kitchen

One of the trendiest concoctions coming out of the kitchen these days is “blended” oats. Videos and postings about it are all over social media. Why do I like the concept? Anytime I can bake something that is halfway healthy but tastes like a super indulgent treat, I’m all over it.
Post Student Inducted to Alpha Chi Honor Society at ASU

Post Student Inducted to Alpha Chi Honor Society at ASU

Post Student Inducted to Alpha Chi Honor Society at ASU

SAN ANGELO, TX Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society recently inducted its spring 2023 class of 34 new student members, including Maegen Bland of Post, TX, during a special initiation ceremony in the Houston Harte University Center.
Dr. Xochitl Anderton Receives Rotary District Recognition for outstanding member of the Rotary Club of Post

Dr. Xochitl Anderton Receives Rotary District Recognition for outstanding member of the Rotary Club of Post

Dr. Xochitl Anderton Receives Rotary District Recognition for outstanding member of the Rotary Club of Post

At the recent Rotary District 5730 Conference luncheon on May 6, Dr. Xochitl Anderton was recognized as one of ten other Rotarians in the District to receive an outstanding member award. Along with this award comes a prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship. Dr.
Gus Clemens on Wine

Gus Clemens on Wine

Gus Clemens on Wine

If you enjoy California chardonnay, you likely have Charles Wente and his children to thank for it. Wente came to America in the 19th century. Upon arrival, he learned how to make wine from famed vintner Charles Krug.
Rotary to host their version of “Antique Road Show”’

Rotary to host their version of “Antique Road Show”’

Rotary to host their version of “Antique Road Show”’

The Rotary Club of Post will meet Tuesday, May 16, with Susan McDonald as their speaker. Susan is the owner of Blue Rooster Antiques here in Post. She will hold her version of the Antique Road Show, so bring your favorite antique.
Sheriff Morgan accepts Gratitude Award

Sheriff Morgan accepts Gratitude Award

Sheriff Morgan accepts Gratitude Award

MTC Warden Ricardo Martinez is shown presenting a plaque of appreciation and gratitude to Sheriff Terry Morgan for his help and support at Giles W. Dalby Correctional Facility. Warden Martinez said, “Our Gratitude Award is for all the hard work and dedication to our facility.
Vilarnau Rose Delicat Brut Reserva NV 1 Photo provided by Gus Clemens

Vilarnau Rose Delicat Brut Reserva NV 1 Photo provided by Gus Clemens

Gus Clemens onWine

May is the Mother’s Day month in the United States. The argument can easily be made that every day should be Mother’s Day. Mothers are, after all, absolutely essential to the survival of our species. But we especially celebrate moms and grandmoms and mother figures on Sunday, May 14.
The Heirloom Kitchen Cream Cheese Biscuits

The Heirloom Kitchen Cream Cheese Biscuits

The Heirloom Kitchen

If you follow this column, you know I am fascinated with biscuit making. It’s so satisfying. Although, I have recently been cautious about white flour. That being said, when I do make biscuits the way they are made in this recipe, it makes me only appreciate them more.