Recipe of the Week: Easy Pecan Pie 3 Eggs 2/3 C. Sugar Dash of Salt 1 C. Dark Corn Syrup 1/3 C. Butter (melted) 1 C. Pecan Halves 1 tsp. Vanilla 1 Tbsp. Corn Starch No Fail Crust 1 ½ C. Sifted All Purpose Flour ½ tsp. Salt ½ C. Shortening 4 -5 Tbsp. COLD […]
Archives for July 2013
The “Bare Cupboard Solution” and other great Frugal Tips
Thanks to all our contestants in the Creative Frugal Tip Contest! You had some great ideas, and we hope you will watch for future contests. GOLD Creative Frugal Tip by Kathy S: I use what my grandson calls “the bare cupboard solution” most of the time. If I get a mosquito bite, I don’t spend […]
Jan’s Double Chocolate Brownie Recipe
Recipe of the Week: 1 pound unsalted butter 1 pound plus 12 oz. semisweet chocolate chips (divided) 6 oz. unsweetened chocolate 6 extra large eggs 3 Tbsp. instant coffee powder 2 Tbsp. vanilla extract 2 ¼ C. sugar 1 ¼ C. flour (divided 1 C. for batter & ¼ C. in chips and nuts) 1 […]
Welcome to Conroe’s Historical Downtown Arts and Entertainment District
Downtown Conroe has become the home of our own 24-carat theater district, housing both the Crighton Theatre and the Owen Theatre just a block or two away from each other. Our photographer made a trip there today in 103° temperature to take a few shots of these two fine old buildings and a couple of […]
Local area farm offers natural soaps, lotions, and more
A few days ago, we introduced you to “Pick Your Own Fruits and Vegetables” in our local area, and had such a great response we decided to search for more. While two of the ones we are featuring today aren’t right in our own back yard, they aren’t too far away, and may be worth […]