Like most everyone, I love the simplicity of a charcuterie board, especially during the summer. The last thing most of us want to do after a day by the pool or lake is cook. I found the ideas for these recipes in an entertaining book and thought I would give it a try. I’ve tweaked each of these to our liking … Continue Reading
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A-Tisket, A-Tasket…Grab Your Picnic Basket
Here in West Texas, there are a few weeks of beautiful spring weather tucked between our bitter winters and blazing summers. Each sunny spring … Continue Reading

Food as Medicine
Chef Creates Functional Nutrition Program You wouldn’t believe it now, but the founder of cordellFit – “a functional lifestyle” – got his … Continue Reading

2023 Farm Family of the Year Celebrates Success
Christopher Hart almost didn’t tell his wife, Samantha, that they had won the title “Farm Family of the Year.” The Abilene Chamber and the Taylor … Continue Reading

“Extra”ordinary Stories
Mothers write children's book about special needs “Not so long ago, not so far away…” It sounds like the beginning of a fairy tale, and it … Continue Reading

OsteoStrong
Ron and Suanna Davis learned about OsteoStrong the hard way, but they are making it easy for others to discover its benefits. The couple had never heard of OsteoStrong until Ron read a book titled “Life Force” by … Continue Reading

Abilene Influencer: Gary Grubbs
Scan a list of nonprofits and agencies in Abilene and it’s a safe bet that Gary Grubbs has served on the board of directors. His interests range from the Military Affairs Committee to Crimestoppers, to St. John’s … Continue Reading