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Posted October 2011
When does your precious furniture need to be placed in the hands and care of an experienced artisan? There are three “R’s” to use as a handy guide: Repair, Refinish, Restoration. Repair A piece of furniture that is broken or has missing parts falls into this category. A broken piece of furniture may not be [...]
Continue ReadingPosted September 2011
We all want to preserve the quality and sustainability of our furniture, especially those pieces of sentimental or significant monetary value. Logically following the last article focused on investing in your furniture, there are several things to be aware of when caring for your furniture. If you have invested in a piece of furniture, [...]
Continue ReadingPosted September 2011
The ACT Festival cookbook this year will be in honor of Dr. Carlos Smith, retired Avoyelles County Agent, and all-around good guy, who is so much a part of the life of the 4-H and County Agent’s Office still, as well as Avoyelles Tourism (we share the same building). We hope to honor Carlos by [...]
Continue ReadingPosted August 2011
Summer days are filled with activities, so meals may be planned ahead for quick baking. Consider this brunch pie, which can sit in the refrigerator until baking time. Do not over cook, or eggs and cheese will be tough and stringy. Remove from oven just when center is almost set, and it will finish cooking [...]
Continue ReadingPosted July 2011
8 Ounces Whole-Wheat Elbow Noodles 1 10-Ounce Package Frozen Chopped Broccoli 1 3/4 Cups Low-Fat or Skim Milk, Divided 3 Tablespoons Flour 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 1/4 Teaspoon Ground White Pepper 3/4 Cup Shredded Extra-Sharp Cheddar Cheese 1/4 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese 1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard Bring a large pot of water [...]
Continue ReadingPosted July 2011
Summer brings the most glorious array of fresh vegetables from home gardens, or from friends who garden. Try this lovely fresh vegetable salad, and remember the suggested vegetables may be varied by your own favorites. If you don’t care for jicama, use another veggie instead. Happy summer salad creating! 1 Cucumber, Peeled and Chopped 2 [...]
Continue ReadingPosted July 2011
1 Small Papaya, Peeled, Seeded and Diced 1 Medium Mango, Peeled, Pitted and Diced ¼ Red Bell Pepper, Seeded and Minced 1 Tablespoon Minced Fresh Basil ¼ Cup Fresh Lime Juice 1 Tablespoon Mince Fresh Ginger 1 Teaspoon Maple Syrup 1 Serrano Chile, Seeded and Minced Put all ingredients in a medium size bowl and [...]
Continue ReadingPosted June 2011
Fresh corn on the cob is a wonderful, fresh treat at this time of the year, but some of us have trouble eating the corn from the cob. For those so afflicted, try making sautéed fresh corn for them. The flavor is as good as corn-on-the-cob, perhaps better because the flavor of the butter goes [...]
Continue ReadingPosted May 2011
May is the perfect time for finding the most luscious, ripe berries to buy or to pick. Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and dewberries are perfect in May. Try this wonderful Berry Sauce recipe, and see if you can make perfect berries even better. This recipe makes six cups, so freeze some for later, and enjoy a [...]
Continue ReadingPosted April 2011
An easy and tasty Easter treat, Crackles satisfy the sweet tooth, and can be part of Easter snacks, or even a basket treat if wrapped or bagged. Crackles were originally a traditional Scottish recipe which called for rice bubbles and thin cream. We modified it a bit, but it is still quite tasty. Try it [...]
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