Monthly Archives: March 2023


Irish Beer Bread

Provided by Julie Garro for the March 2011 issue of MansfieldNOW Magazine. 3 cups self-rising flour  1/2 cup sugar  1/2 cup cheddar cheese, finely shredded 1 12-oz. beer (Light beer gives a lighter texture and flavor, dark beer will create a  heavier texture with full beer flavor.) 4 Tbsp. butter, melted Spray a loaf […]


Bread Pudding

Provided by Joe and Kelly Hartman for the August 2013 issue of North Ellis Co.NOW Magazine. Pudding: 11 slices toasted bread 1 cup white sugar 1 13-oz. can Pet evaporated milk 2 cups whole milk 1 tsp. real vanilla 5 egg yolks (separate egg white for meringue) 1/3 cup butter, melted Sprinkle of cinnamon […]


Wanda’s Scalloped Potatoes

Provided by Traci Child for the October 2018 issue of North Ellis Co.NOW Magazine. 6 medium potatoes, cubed and cooked Salt and pepper, to taste 2 Tbsp. butter 4 green onions, chopped 1 8-oz. carton sour cream 1 8-oz. carton heavy whipping cream 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated Preheat oven to 375 F. Drain […]


Tales of Texas – THE FORGOTTEN 1,102

Following Amelia Earhart’s famous transatlantic flight in 1932, American women grew interested in aviation. In 1929, Ninety-Nines, a group open to all female pilots, formed. From 117 invitations, 99 ladies became charter members. With rumblings of WWII, these women wondered how to help. The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, drove deep […]


DIY – PALLETS OF LIVING COLOR

For years, do-it-yourself enthusiasts have searched for ways to turn discarded wooden pallets into furniture, signs or even backsplashes for kitchens. Available for free or at a low cost, they are ideal to use as the base for a backyard garden. After acquiring your wooden pallets, remove nails and any broken boards. Clean and […]


LIFESTYLES – GAME ON!

Possibly one of the best things to come out of the last challenging few years has been a resurgence in the popularity of board games and, in turn, family game nights. You may have jumped on that bandwagon and are now looking for a few new ideas to add to your family favorites. Or, […]


Ashley Bowman, Huffman Real Estate

Ashley Bowman was born and raised in Weatherford. After graduating college with a pre-med degree, she received a position in a commercial real estate office. “I grew up fast, taking care of my siblings,” she divulged. “I’ve always had a ‘put others before yourself’ attitude and felt this job would be an opportunity to […]