By Eve VictoryLast year, I shared the results of my class’ Food Prep assignment, wherein students compose a 12-line poem reprising their food memories. Given we are nearing the end of 2020, I think it even more appropriate to share their thoughts on how food has shaped their lives and left indelible impressions. Though we will not all be able to share the holidays in the same way, remember to
Pumpkin Scones By Eve Victory We all are well aware of how COVID-19 has affected the school year, graduation ceremonies, trips to the doctor, and even grocery shopping. It has upset every aspect of the daily life we have come to take granted. Surely, I am not the only one wondering how to deal with the holidays. Halloween drive-through will be strange enough, let alone Thanksgiving and Christmas. So how
Fresh, frozen or cried, cranberries are tasty and packed with nutrients. By Eve Victory Ah Fall – -beautiful colors, fuzzy sweaters, comfort foods, and the beginning of the holidays. Our senses perk up and welcome wonderful flavors like pumpkin spice, apple cinnamon and cranberries. Cranberries are much more than just something to throw into your baked goods or your cereal. Available in fresh, frozen and dried forms, cranberries are packed
For tasty leftovers, pasta dishes are much like soups in that youcan combine just about anything to make a hearty meal By Eve VictoryWith so many memes going around about 2020, it is nearly impossible to feel positive about anything some days. That has prompted me to think about how I can do things differently in my own home simply to change the general malaise. There are all sorts of
From Bon Appétit May 2005 By Eve VictoryIngredients • 1 cup hot water • 3/4 cup sugar • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 3 cups sliced hulled strawberries (1 pound whole berries) plus additional berries for garnish Preparation 1) Stir first 3 ingredients in small bowl until sugar dissolves. 2) Blend 3 cups strawberries in processor until smooth. 3) Add sugar syrup and blend until combined.
Here is something to wet your whistle regarding that last tip. Make up a quick and inexpensive batch of strawberry gelato – and no you don’t need a machine. By Eve VictoryIngredients • 2 cups (16floz/450ml) whole milk • 4 large egg yolks, room temperature • 3/4 cup (6oz/170g) granulated sugar • 1 cup (8floz/225ml) heavy whipping cream (36%) • 3/4 teaspoon salt • 2 teaspoons vanilla
By Eve VictoryWith social distancing in place, being outside is key to having some serious family fun. With our high temps though, comes a serious need to keep cool.Remember, the following tips: • Stay hydrated. • Keep air moving. • Get out of direct sun. • Eat cool foods.Enjoy your cool summer treats and share some quality time making them. Be safe. A native New Yorker, Eve Victory has called
By Eve VictoryYou will be happy to know that one thing you DON’T need is an ice cream maker. All you have to have is: • Heavy Bottomed, Medium Saucepan • 2 Medium Bowls • Electric Mixer • Wooden Spoon/Spatula • Fine Sieve • Loaf Pan • Measuring cups and Spoons How to Make Strawberry GelatoNo ice cream machine, just these simple steps. Here’s a basic rundown of what you’ll
This easy No Yeast Bread is perfect when you don’t have time for a traditional yeast bread or you don’t have any yeast. It’s delicious plain or even toasted. No need to live without bread! By Eve VictoryThough we are doing our best to adapt to a Covid-19 lifestyle, there are many things over which we have no control. One of those is definitely the amount of stock available at
By Eve Victory National Park College Hospitality and Tourism Management classes are on hold, but that doesn’t mean we can’t share a recipe. Given the current state of the world, here are two great recipes you can post on your frig right now. Be safe everyone. The stores are mostly out of disinfectant sprays and hand sanitizer. BUT you can make your own! BLEACH BASED “Unexpired household bleach will be
By Eve Victory Rainy days and Mondays don’t have to get you down. I hope you are as excited as I am for the lush rebirth of Spring; but we know that means lots of rainy days ahead. Let’s make them a lot less blue with the comfort foods we know and love. First, we can get our soups on. This is the perfect month for warm and comforting fare
By Eve Victory Oh, those New Year’s resolutions! We all make ‘em, but few of us can keep ‘em. Here’s an easy one for 2020: partake in the new food trends of the year. Try a “Blended” Burger – You may have already heard about Burger Impossible, but you need to actually try the newest trend in hamburgers. Meat proteins are being combined with vegetable proteins to pack a healthier
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(L to R) Johnette Connelly Taylor, niece of “Killer Wife” first victim, Joe Connelly; Evaline Rowland Connelly (no relation to Johnette), sister of the third victim, Don Rowland; and Bitty Martin, author. Bitty Martin has completed her second Hot Springs true crime, Killer Wife: The True Story of Bonnie Connelly and the Men
By Chana Prince Greetings Fellow Travelers, March 2026 carries powerful turning-point energy. The Total Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 3 brings emotional insight and practical clarity. Virgo asks for refinement—health, habits, work, and daily devotion come into focus. What feels messy now is ready to be organized with
Thousands of plants will be for sale at the Garden Show. Save the date – Garland County Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Plant Sale and Garden Show one day only on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Entry is free
by Susan Koenig Springs around the corner.Our excitement builds. Our need to dig in the dirt will soon be fulfilled. We’re planning our gardens and shopping seed catalogs. We’re preparing our pots and watching video blogs. We’re dreaming of the garden and buying seeds and plants, And figuring how to get rid of the squash bugs and ants! The sun’s rays
