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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
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 ...
by Darragh Doiron, Monday, October 9, 2023 9:29 am
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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 ...
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 ...
by Darragh Doiron, Monday, October 2, 2023 7:45 am
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CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Taco Salad or Frito Pie? Do we have to pick one?
As fall is in the air, we start craving. Aromas of funnel cake waft through the air at festivals and corn pudding is sounding good. ...
by Darragh Doiron, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 12:04 am
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CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Tips for on the go, eating well and lookin’ good
Hooking a cup onto your belt loop is how I imagine the Texas Renaissance Festival is best enjoyed. Tomshoo’s titanium water cup is from another ...