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Sourdough focaccia bread made during a Extension Office class seen before and after being baked.

Sourdough focaccia bread made during a Extension Office class seen before and after being baked.

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Wilco AgriLife Extension Office offers resources for bakers, gardeners

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Saturday, May 30, 2026
While some residents were in line to vote or attend court hearings at the Williamson County Annex last Thursday, others enjoyed the Williamson County AgriLife Extension Office’s Lunch and Learn sourdough breadmaking class.

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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!

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Wake up to a great breakfast

Laurie Locke
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Last week and weekend, I got to spend in Austin with my grandsons Jack and Cole while Cate and Bill were traveling. Then I went to Dallas for a close friend’s daughter’s wedding. While there, I stayed with college roomie Rebecca and husband Ronny.

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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.

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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).
Milana Shydler speaks while she demonstrates how to cook fried rice.

Milana Shydler speaks while she demonstrates how to cook fried rice.

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Tastes of the Town: How to cook up authentic fried rice

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, October 23, 2025
I recently attended a demonstration given by Milana Shydler on the secrets to making authentic fried rice.“I’m from a Chinese family. My parents immigrated from rural China in the 1950s after the Communist takeover” she said.Her parents set new roots while keeping certain food traditions alive.
3-year-old Lynnox Johannsen enjoyed helping unload pumpkins at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. 2,880 large pumpkins, plus many smaller versions were unloaded at the church.

3-year-old Lynnox Johannsen enjoyed helping unload pumpkins at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. 2,880 large pumpkins, plus many smaller versions were unloaded at the church.

Cook's corner: Pumpkin flavors are in season

Laurie Locke
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Fall is here, and pumpkins are everywhere! I don’t know why most folks only cook with pumpkin in the fall and winter, but perhaps that makes it more special when we do! Today I have four new recipes using pumpkin or pumpkin seeds that I think you’ll have fun trying.
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