The arrival of spring brings one of my favorite Saturday morning adventures: a visit to the local farmer’s market or a local farm to pick out fresh fruits and vegetables. It’s always so refreshing to see the bright variety of colors of the produce after the dreary winter months. This savory and south-of-the border-inspired recipe will satisfy spicy taste buds and is a great … [Read more...]
Abilene’s Oldest Restaurants
Three local restaurants have been serving Abilene for nearly nine decades Drive around just about any area of Abilene and you’ll likely see a new restaurant in some phase of construction, to go along with all the others that have opened in recent years. But many Abilenians have the addresses of the city’s three oldest restaurants committed to memory and stop by as often as … [Read more...]
From Farm to Turbine
Sweetwater woman reflects on leaving the family farm to become a plane mechanic during World War II A smile crosses the face of Jessie Lou McReynolds as she scans the cavernous museum full of vintage airplanes, displays, and other World War II memorabilia, reminding her of some of the happiest years of her life. McReynolds turned 98 on June 8 and still has vivid memories of … [Read more...]
Stone Owl Academy
Scholarship program to teach history and civics to high school students. If you look up at the stone on the third floor of the 1923 Abilene High School on S. 1st Street, you’ll see a stone owl carved into the building. It faces forward, wings spread wide over an open book. This symbol of wisdom and learning is now the namesake of a new educational initiative for high school … [Read more...]
Christmas Morning Breakfast
Looking to start a new family tradition or want something new this year to fuel your present opening and holiday merriment? Try out one of these recipes for your cozy Christmas morning breakfast at home. BANANAS FOSTER UPSIDE DOWN CAKE Contributed by Lynn Dickey Adapted from a recipe originally published in Southern Living Magazine submitted by Louis Delaunay “My mom … [Read more...]