“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 the kitchen counter. But by the time I was … Continue readingFlaming hot Cheetos cheesecake, anyone?
“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 I needed to run a bakery so that I … Continue readingRunning a bakery is not for the faint of heart
“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 of the blue I received a call around 4:30 … Continue reading‘Someone said I was a hero; I don’t think so at all’
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 sure that those in need are safe and well … Continue readingAngela Franco had ‘a natural instinct to help’
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 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 the classroom. Some of the kids grab their bag … Continue readingMaking sure kids are fed is the most important thing
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 of hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease. To say the least, … Continue readingEating right key to enjoying healthy life
“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 and vegetables in our local grocery stores travel an … Continue readingEating healthy means eating fresh and organic
“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, get their kids ready, come to church, have a … Continue reading‘Cafeteria ladies’ keep those hot meals coming
“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 grow room. Hopefully, when I have a little more … Continue readingHealthy lifestyle important to local ‘farmer’