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Finding Roots along the Creek in Salado
Just like the first settlers found a lifeline along the spring-fed creek in Salado, artists, artisans and makers find life-giving inspiration in a village steeped in history. The first thoroughfare, the famed Chisholm Trail, bought people, livestock and stagecoaches...
Digits
By Shirley Pirahda We listen to a classic radio station in East Texas that uses analogies like: “If you enjoyed Aunt Bee and Barney Fife, you are our type of listener.” I certainly fit that criteria; however, since March 2020 my feelings have been more along the lines...

Keeping you warm on a cold winter’s day
There perhaps is no greater comfort food than soup, especially when the mercury dips below freezing and there’s nothing in you that wants to brave the elements. There’s no greater call than someone calling from the kitchen, “Soup’s on!” Soup is how we make it through...

Christmas Brunch
Sourdough Doughnuts 3 cups flour 1 1/2 cups sourdough starter 1/3 cup sugar 6 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons shortening 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 to 1 cup milk 1 egg Oil for cooking Glaze 4 cups powdered sugar 2 teaspoons...