It took 10 doctors in two states over a two-year period to diagnose what was ailing Michele Kirkland. As it turned out, it was a something she had never heard of–celiac disease. She learned with the diagnosis that food poisoning had triggered the celiac disease gene that was lying dormant in her body. At … Continue Reading
Abilene Author: Samantha Keith
An old saying goes, “write what you know.” Samantha Keith knows her subjects inside and out. Her current book, "The Stephens’ Stories: Our … Continue Reading
Pork 3 Ways
Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin & Roasted Veggies A simple spice rub highlights the pork tenderloin’s flavor. Roasting vegetables on the same … Continue Reading
Make it Better
New technology has improved our lives in a million ways. Medical advancements, iPhones, GPS directions in downtown Houston, the list goes on and … Continue Reading
Refresh and Reset for the New Year
The word “Resolution” can feel very intimidating, especially after expending a good amount of energy between November and December. I find that … Continue Reading
Against the Grain: Gluten Free in Abilene
A BIT OF HISTORY FIRST During World War II, during the Dutch famine in the Netherlands, bread became scarce. Dutch pediatrician Willem Karel Dicke noticed that none of the children with celiac disease in his … Continue Reading
More than a Stage: How Mrs. Z’s Performing Arts Studio Builds Confidence and Community
Camille Zimmerman’s passion for musical theater is infectious, and at Mrs. Z’s Performing Arts Studio, she is able to share her love of this special genre with some very talented – and ambitious – … Continue Reading