Flaming hot Cheetos cheesecake, anyone?
“I was pretty much raised by my grandmother. The first thing she taught me to make was pie crust. You didn’t progress until you got one thing right. I remember not being able to see over...
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Running a bakery is not for the faint of heart
“I was laid off from my job at one of the plants last summer. Then I went through Thanksgiving making dozens and dozens of cheesecakes out of my house. I mentioned to a friend that maybe...
‘Someone said I was a hero; I don’t think so at all’
“On Wednesday, the rain finally came to a stop for the most part. We were all in shock, I think. My sister was getting updates on her home to find out if it had flooded. Out...
Angela Franco had ‘a natural instinct to help’
It’s been a busy week for Angela Franco and her husband, John Gomez. Like countless others around our community, they have rolled up their sleeves — and their pant legs when needed — to help make...
She wants to ensure nutritious meals for students
Rebecca Kenefic is a dietetic supervisor for the Spring Branch ISD. She is focused on providing nutritious meals to students. Related: Teen health issues lead to career in nutrition Making sure kids are fed is...
Making sure kids are fed is the most important thing
“Hunger does not discriminate. It’s not age specific. Today, one in four kids in America is hungry. That’s something a lot of people choose to ignore. “We see it on Mondays when breakfast is provided in...
Eating right key to enjoying healthy life
There was major back surgery, followed by an infection and bad reaction to strong antibiotics. Ongoing pain issues led to losing her job. A fall brought on additional problems and doctor visits. Then came a diagnosis...
Eating healthy means eating fresh and organic
“I try to tell as many people as I can how important it is to know where your food comes from. The government is not going to tell you what’s happening to your food. “Most fruits...
‘Cafeteria ladies’ keep those hot meals coming
“It’s a very busy world that we live in, and we sometimes seem to put God on the back burner. Most moms work these days, so we’re trying to help them be able to go home,...
Healthy lifestyle important to local ‘farmer’
“I like to call myself a horticulturist. But I guess that’s just a glorified way of saying farmer or gardener. I specialize in gourmet mushrooms. “I’ve converted a large room in my father’s house into a...
