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CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Enjoy Culinary Gilded Age and stocking stuffer ideas

Mark Twain coined the phrase “The Gilded Age” and encouraged Americans to copy his list of foods he was homesick for when he traveled Europe. Hot biscuits, ... Read more

by Darragh Doiron, Monday, November 27, 2023 6:36 am

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CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Gratitude is a daily endeavor and worth it.

Even finding pennies make my day. This year Thanksgiving will be at a new place to our family. A relative has downsized into a complex ... Read more

by Darragh Doiron, Tuesday, November 21, 2023 12:04 am

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CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Plant moms, native gardeners, landscapers unite

My ideal garden would draw birds and bees to native plants, keep me in constant supply of oregano and chives and include playful focal points ... Read more

by Darragh Doiron, Monday, November 13, 2023 6:05 am

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CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Is cranberry the new pumpkin? Try these options.

If you follow “Friday Night Cocktails” by the page, you must wait until week eight for Pumpkin Pie Cocktail, featuring a puree and maple syrup with ... Read more

by Darragh Doiron, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 12:06 am

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CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — There’s a dish for that

Small plates are my thing right now. They make my serving seem bigger. I never wanted fancy formal wedding china, or special Christmas plates to ... Read more

by Darragh Doiron, Monday, October 30, 2023 6:20 am

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CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Garbanzos get trendy again; plus charcuterie board options

Garbanzos are hip again. Hummus was not my thing in the ’80s and now I panic if I don’t have three cans in the pantry. ... Read more

by Darragh Doiron, Monday, October 23, 2023 6:40 am

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CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Cultural Heritage Showcase packs in plenty of tastes for Port Arthur

Gumbo, cornbread, beans and rice and Esther’s Cajun Cake were some popular flavors at Saturday’s Cultural Heritage Showcase, a Quasquicentennial celebration at the Robert A. ... Read more

by Darragh Doiron, Monday, October 16, 2023 6:15 am

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CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Pumpkin Spice Latte and other seasons are upon us

Foodies can’t escape PSL. That’s Pumpkin Spice Latte season and it’s here, along with some Christmas décor I’ve spotted at Central Mall. I’ve enjoyed some ... Read more

by Darragh Doiron, Monday, October 9, 2023 9:29 am

Local

Cultural Heritage Showcase highlights so many of Port Arthur’s cultures; event set Oct. 14

Is Australia a bit like Texas? In some ways it is, and not just because it’s big, Michael Laws of Ecowerks says. “Australia is kind ... Read more

by Darragh Doiron, Saturday, October 7, 2023 12:06 am

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CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Going Crackers with plenty of options to enjoy

I can’t recall the last time I personally purchased crackers, yet I always seem to have them in abundance. People bring and leave them, and ... Read more

by Darragh Doiron, Monday, October 2, 2023 7:45 am

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