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BRINNER WAFFLES Pumpkin spice waffles are warm, crispy and packed with nutritious superfoods. Made with pumpkin, cinnamon, whole grains and flaxseed, they are quick to prepare and versatile enough for breakfast, brunch or a cozy meal, especially with maple syrup and butter.| ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

BRINNER WAFFLES Pumpkin spice waffles are warm, crispy and packed with nutritious superfoods. Made with pumpkin, cinnamon, whole grains and flaxseed, they are quick to prepare and versatile enough for breakfast, brunch or a cozy meal, especially with maple syrup and butter.| ANGELINA LARUE PHOTO

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Brinner (breakfast for dinner) just got superfood-ier

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Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body Waffle irons are a quick method to create a special breakfast or brunch. And we love making “breakfast for dinner,” so waffles with all the fixings are right on time after a busy day.I use a large, single waffle maker that’s round and has four quadrants.
The unwanted harmonium

The unwanted harmonium

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The unwanted harmonium

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Thursday, October 16, 2025
Body The bad news:Burglars broke into our rented storage unit.More bad news: They took nothing. If you’re paying to store stuff you don’t need (most stored stuff is unneeded or it wouldn’t be stored), it could happen to you too.
The Heirloom Kitchen

The Heirloom Kitchen

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The Heirloom Kitchen

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
Body ANGELINA L aRUEWhy buy when you can make your own flour tortillas?You may have seen the column a couple of weeks ago about making corn tortillas. Many folks also like flour tortillas, so here is a quick tutorial.There are a few basic ways to make flour tortillas.
MUNDAY AG STUDENT OF THE WEEK

MUNDAY AG STUDENT OF THE WEEK

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MUNDAY AG STUDENT OF THE WEEK

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
Body GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND Munday’s Ag Student of the week is Kinslee Carver. Kinslee is serving as president of the Munday FFA chapter this year, and she is going above and beyond.
LARGECROWDINATTENDENCE Benjamin ISD staff and students, along with many special visitors, were in attendance to honor the memory and legacy of the late Coach Don Haskins for the grand opening and dedication of the Don Haskins Gym Sept. 25, 2025. | RACHEL FARMER PHOTOS

LARGECROWDINATTENDENCE Benjamin ISD staff and students, along with many special visitors, were in attendance to honor the memory and legacy of the late Coach Don Haskins for the grand opening and dedication of the Don Haskins Gym Sept. 25, 2025. | RACHEL FARMER PHOTOS

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SPOTLIGHT ON DEDICATION OF BENJAMIN ISD DON HASKINS GYM

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
Body SPOTLIGHT ON DEDICATION OF BENJAMIN ISD DON HASKINS GYM
The Heirloom Kitchen

The Heirloom Kitchen

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The Heirloom Kitchen

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Thursday, September 25, 2025
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COM ANGELINA L ARUE Do you ever have that lone piece of fruit rolling around in your fruit bowl? I recently had a lonely peach just waiting to be a nutritious snack, or a spectacular dessert.
Canning the harvest

Canning the harvest

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Canning the harvest

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Thursday, September 25, 2025
Body From the garden ELLEN PEFFLEYVegetables and fall fruit just keep coming. Gardeners can preserve their produce for later use by canning.Canning used to be a staple culinary practice done by our mothers or grandmothers.
Homemade corn tortillas are simple, delicious, and fresh

Homemade corn tortillas are simple, delicious, and fresh

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Homemade corn tortillas are simple, delicious, and fresh

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
Body Corn tortillas are easier to make than flour tortillas and there isn’t anything that compares to the amazing aroma and flavor.One might be surprised that there are only two ingredients in a corn tortilla, but that’s it, masa harina and warm water.
Bemused by “peruse”

Bemused by “peruse”

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Bemused by “peruse”

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
Body Trick question:Do you usually read my column thoroughly, or do you just peruse it?I couldn’t think of a better way to introduce our topic: commonly misused words. “Peruse” is on a list of 75.The word “peruse” I heard first circa 1967 from a college boyfriend.
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