Food

Fondue a fun to-do for anniversaries

Linda Dwyer
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Fifty years ago, on Valentine’s Day, my husband Bill and I got married. Ironically, the No. 1 song at that time was “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover,” by Paul Simon! Anniversaries continue to crop up my columns. Sun City celebrates 30 years and the Palace has been part of Georgetown for 100 years.

Birthday burgers and cookie balls

Laurie Locke
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Last week, I was happy to receive three new recipes from friends that I’ll share today. This first recipe comes from interior designer and friend, Dawn Hearn (a great cook!) who made it for her brother’s birthday. Instead of beef, these burgers use ground chicken and are delicious!

Cook's Corner: Baking cookies for Santa, or yourself

Laurie Locke
Monday, December 8, 2025
Christmas is about many things, but in the holiday food world, cookies play a major role. Today, I have some new and delicious new recipes for cookies and bar cookies that can be baked now and frozen for easy entertaining in the next two weeks.

Cook's Corner: Add a little spice to your party menu

Laurie Locke
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Today, I’m going to share a few recipes for party food…appetizer-type pick-up food…and two wonderful new holiday cakes.Most of the appetizers can be made now and frozen for gatherings to come, but I’ll start with this new recipe for pimiento cheese that I tried last week from Ina Garten.

Cook's Corner: Planning ahead for Thanksgiving

Laurie Locke
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
It may sound early to some of you, but for those of you who love to plan ahead, I thought I’d share some recipes for freezable dishes that will be wonderful on your Thanksgiving table (or any time, for that matter).
Antioch Georgetown members Tom Pursley and his wife Karrie, center, assist Floyd Bowen, right, during the Community Food Drive conducted by Antioch Georgetown on on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The Food Drive was held at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Any donations remaining will go to The Caring Place and Helping Hands of Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Antioch Georgetown members Tom Pursley and his wife Karrie, center, assist Floyd Bowen, right, during the Community Food Drive conducted by Antioch Georgetown on on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The Food Drive was held at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Any donations remaining will go to The Caring Place and Helping Hands of Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown Community Food Drive

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Antioch Georgetown members held a Community Food Drive and distribution on Sunday, November 2, 2025.  The Food Drive was held at St. Paul United Methodist Church.  Any donations remaining will go to The Caring Place and Helping Hands of Georgetown.    Photos by Andy Sharp. 
Cindy Bryan was among the volunteers from Taylor’s First United Methodist Church helping distribute food at Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry in downtown Taylor on Saturday morning, November 1, 2025.

Cindy Bryan was among the volunteers from Taylor’s First United Methodist Church helping distribute food at Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry in downtown Taylor on Saturday morning, November 1, 2025.

Volunteers help distribute food at Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry

Andy Sharp
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Volunteers from Taylor’s First United Methodist Church helping distribute food at Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry in downtown Taylor on Saturday morning, November 1, 2025.  Although this is one of the pantry’s scheduled distributions, the number of people receiving food items has increased this week.

Cook's Corners: Some fall temps call for tortilla soup

Laurie Locke
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Last weekend, that wonderful little cool front blew in, bringing lovely rain and a feeling of fall. Today, I have a new and delicious recipe for a creamy tortilla soup, along with a new idea for football-watching-snacking and a much-loved pumpkin bread recipe….all perfect for this time of year.
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