Have you been admiring just how spectacular the moon has been this week? I’ve been feeling a bit on the dark side, but the magnificent fullness radiating the luminous luster of this Capricorn moon serves as my motivational muse for this week’s column.
H-E-B plans send 1,000 care packages to military servicemembers. To nominate an active duty servicememember, visit the H-E-B Facebook page at facebook.com/HEB/
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In honor of Independence Day, H-E-B will deliver 1,000 care packages to Texas military servicemembers serving the country away from home.
A glacier is a large accumulation of ice, snow and sediment that moves down a slope under the gravity of its own weight. The ice is also perfect for cool, refreshing tea.
Photo from Metro Creative
One of the first animals I saw on a long-ago trip to south Africa was an elephant.
The reel deal: Add a side of fries and hush puppies to this catfish dinner for a delicious summer evening feast.
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There are many different ways to serve fish and an equally diverse array of fish to choose as the centerpiece of such meals. For many, catfish is the quintessential option for lunch or dinner. In the United States, catfish is a largely southern delicacy, and it is served predominately across Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee and Georgia. However, anyone with access to fresh catfish can whip up a tasty serving.
Ants will protect Honeydew insects from natural predators.
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Scale insects produce Honeydew, which attracts fungi, which causes sooty mold.
The fungi species depends on a number of factors.
Submitted photos
What’s Honeydew got to do with it?
A green anole attempts to camouflage itself as a leaf on the bud of a soon-to-bloom hibiscus. Related to the iguana and native to the Southern US and the West Indies, anoles eat spiders, crickets, beetles and flies.
Photo by Celeste Cook
Lazing Lizard
Barbara Audet
BIRDS, HERBS AND A CACTUS OR TWO
Everybody loves parfaits.
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There are so many reasons to include blueberries in recipes. Not only are they plentiful in supermarkets and at fruit stands, blueberries often perfectly balance the sweet with the tart in flavor. These little berries also are one of the most antioxidant-rich fruits you can find, plus they are very high in fiber. That makes eating blueberries — whether they’re nestled in pancakes or served atop a slice of cheesecake — a little less indulgent. Blueberries are right at home in many different dishes. Blueberries can make salads sing and desserts light up. They’re equally delightful in breakfasts and snacks. “Honey-Laced Blueberry Parfaits” can be enjoyed any time of day. Made with tasty layers of blueberries, yogurt and angel food cake, these parfaits are light, flavorful and refreshing. To tailor them for patriotic celebrations, add a few red berries, such as raspberries or strawberries, to embrace a red, white and blue theme.
Carol Peters, former owner of the downtown staple Paper Bear, occupies two spaces in Shop 1893 with a scaled down version of her much-beloved shop.
Shop 1893 has a variety of vintage items from local artists.
Photos by Price Center
The Price Center’s Shop 1893 is celebrating its two-year anniversary with a month-long customer appreciation sale throughout July. Over the past two years, the downtown resale shop has become a destination attraction for a whole new audience, which has helped generate more awareness and revenue for the center’s overall operation. As a gesture of thanks, all Price Center* (PC) marked merchandise is 25% 0ff throughout the shop, all month long. (Some merchandise is 50% - 75% off.)
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