Local farmers feed their communities By Sonia Duggan The farms that once dotted the countryside in Collin County and across the U.S. have given way to progress as developers snapped up land once farmed for generations. While progress is inevitable, especially for those of us …
Vanilla Ice Cream infused with Rose Geranium Leaves Makes about 1 quart; serves 6 to 8 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 cups whole milk 3⁄4 cup sugar 24 rose geranium leaves or 6 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 small branch lemon verbena 6 large …
How to infuse living spaces with color that feeds the soul From experiences to surroundings, the past year has brought a renewed focus on feeding the soul. In an era of overstimulation and information overload, many are finding a new appreciation for living life minimally …
Sydney is a one-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix. She is the perfect combination of playful energy and cuddle buddy, and at 38 pounds she is the perfect size. She loves to go on walks but can entertain herself with a nice long nap when needed. …
Supporting communities in District 5810 By Sonia Duggan Whether they’re meeting at sunrise, noon or mid-day, Rotarians across the country — and throughout the world — continue to find ways to serve others while keeping true to their founder’s vision: “So professionals of diverse backgrounds …
Reporters find joy in working in their home market By Don Munsch Allie Spillyards especially loved writing when she was growing up. Diana Zoga loved reading in her formative years. Their love of those life skills only helped them when they became storytellers. The kind …
By Sydni Ellis If I could bottle up a bit of June’s dreamy, luminescent sunshine, I would spritz it all year long to prolong that magical early summer feeling. It’s practically impossible to feel sad this time of year when the outdoors beckons you every …
Fudgy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Loaf Cake with Maple Sour Cream Icing | 8 SERVINGS This is our teenagers’ favorite way to use up the zucchini growing out back. For about a blink of an eye, we had a Southern grocery store chain in Santa Barbara, …
By Carrie Dunlea Backyard sheds can be useful assets. They can give back storage space to the garage, attics or other areas of the house that have become gathering spots for gear typically used outdoors. These affordable buildings are ideal for housing mowers, tools and …
Spot is a curious young pup who loves to go on adventures and also cuddle on the couch. He’s a 1.5-year-old 45 lb. Border Collie/Pointer mix who was, sadly, hit by a car while living on the streets in Dallas. Fortunately for Spot though, he …