How to create the appetizer everyone loves to enjoy Meat and cheese trays have always been popular appetizers. Visualize it now- sliced summer sausage, a block of cheddar cheese and some toothpicks. But in recent years, the art of charcuterie (pronounced shar-koo-tuh-ree), has burst upon the scene with artistic displays of fine meats, exotic cheeses, nuts, spreads and … [Read more...]
Brussels Sprouts 3 Ways
Brussels sprouts are a very nutrient dense vegetable providing over 100% of your daily value for vitamins C and K. They are low-calorie and nearly fat-free. Brussels sprouts are also high in fiber, potassium, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin A. Add Brussels sprouts to your menu this new year for a nutritious and delicious side dish. Brussel Sprouts Pesto 2 cups … [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...]
Family Fair Fun
If you’re from Abilene, you know that when the fair comes, the rain comes. After a long, wet week, it finally dried up, and I took advantage of it! My family and I have gone to the West Texas Fair every year since I was a little girl. My best memories are this time of year. Going back to school and getting my pretty colorful fair ticket. “Let’s go mom, we can get in for … [Read more...]
Abilene’s West Texas Fair
Funnel Cakes, Ferris Wheels and Tractor Pulls – Oh My!! By April Mercer Each September on the eastern border of our sweet city, we Abilenians have the opportunity to experience a sensory overload when the West Texas Fair & Rodeo comes to town. Nostalgic family fun awaits as the carnival midway quickly appears, bringing with it decadent offerings of food, unique exhibits, … [Read more...]