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If you’re considering making your own backyard into an outdoor haven, you’re following time-tested patterns set by hardworking people in every nation. In Texas, we use the Spanish term patio to indicate a simply civilized backyard. Combining definitions from dictionaries like Merriam-Webster, Cambridge and Collins, we find a patio to be an open-to-the-sky courtyard […]
June winners of $50 Cash from NOW Magazines Burleson – Rick Fleming Corsicana – Dennis Hawk Ennis – Julia Hollingsworth Mansfield – Leslie Pierce Midlothian – Debra Aiton North Ellis County – Jan Tucker Southwest – Sheila Codispoti Waxahachie – Mike Posey
May winners of $50 Cash from NOW Magazines Burleson – Rick Fleming Corsicana – Cathy Miller Ennis – Vickie Kostra Mansfield – Eric Grob Midlothian – Robert Mangum North Ellis County – Maya Brown Southwest – Jessica Brinkley Waxahachie – Mike Posey
These recipes were contributed by Josh Fortney, a Burleson resident, and originally appeared in the Burleson July 2016 issue. Hidden Veggie Pizza Bake 1 large spaghetti squash 1 lb. Italian sausage or venison 1/2 onion, chopped 1/2 bell pepper, chopped 1 tsp. dried basil or premixed Italian seasoning 8 oz. pizza sauce or tomato […]
These recipes were contributed by Isabella Valdez, a Midlothian resident, and originally appeared in the Midlothian July 2016 issue. My Favorite Enchilada Sauce 2 Tbsp. oil 2 Tbsp. flour 2 Tbsp. chili powder 2 cups water 1 3-oz. can tomato paste 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 2 tsp. unsweetened […]
These recipes were contributed by Zoe Marie, a Southwest resident, and originally appeared in the Southwest July 2016 issue. Grilled Tilapia With Mango Salsa Serves 4. Tilapia Fillets: 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp. parsley 2 tsp. dried basil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper […]
Imagine a place where art abounds, set in nature, yet with so many interesting things to see, a weekend might not be enough. Pack your bags, and head south to San Angelo, Texas. Be sure to include good walking shoes — hoofing it provides the best way to see amazing parts of the city. […]
In the summer of 1894, an accidental discovery in Corsicana changed the course of the state’s history. Hired by the city to find water, a drilling contractor instead found an oilfield, and the first Texas oil boom began. The American Oil & Gas Historical Society explains how that oil well — which produced less […]
Making homemade pickles usually evokes notions of jars of vegetables submerged in boiling water for an exact amount of time, and it seems rather daunting. The good news is that fresh, delicious, crunchy pickles can be made without the boiling water process! The only difference in these pickles (besides the work it takes to […]
6/3-6/5 PCCOA Garage Sale: Community garage sale benefits Meals on Wheels of Parker County. Senior day on 6/3; open to everyone 6/4-6/5. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. daily, 1225 Holland Lake Dr. www.pccoa.org. 6/4 Aledo Summer Blast: Family-friendly event includes fun activities, live music, car show, food trucks, vendors and a spectacular fireworks show. Free to attend. 6:00-10:00 […]
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