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THE PAVLOVA CAKE has been revived and made more popular in recent years; this one includes fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries for a nice summery touch. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

THE PAVLOVA CAKE has been revived and made more popular in recent years; this one includes fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries for a nice summery touch. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Bake up a lot of love with special Pavlova cake

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Thursday, July 31, 2025
Body A cake topped with crisp meringue is a traditional Norwegian dessert. It’s a tender, crunchy, creamy confection.The original version of the confection is a yellow sponge cake with meringue baked right onto the top of the cake layers and topped with sliced almonds.
Spread the joy (and some spice) with homemade apple butter

Spread the joy (and some spice) with homemade apple butter

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Spread the joy (and some spice) with homemade apple butter

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Thursday, July 24, 2025
Body I take such pleasure in making a trip to the local apple orchard! Each season I can hardly wait for the types of apples that mature early so I can begin making all the apple treats my family and I enjoy. Apple crisps, pies and cobblers are all a big hit.
Questionable questionnaires

Questionable questionnaires

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Questionable questionnaires

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Thursday, July 24, 2025
Body The 501 HANABA MUNN WELCH“At what age did you start smoking?”That was the first question on the register- ahead-of-time questionnaire I filled out for my orthopedist. I’m not blaming him. He’s probably never eyeballed one of those questionnaires — either filled out or not.
Who needs Cheese? Potato pizza steals the show!

Who needs Cheese? Potato pizza steals the show!

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Who needs Cheese? Potato pizza steals the show!

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
Body While eliminating dairy from my diet, I have found many creative ways to enjoy the foods I’ve always liked. One might think it would be difficult to eat pizza without cheese. But trust me, this potato pizza is out of this world.
Leave it to Uncle AI

Leave it to Uncle AI

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Leave it to Uncle AI

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Body The study of grammar and composition is endangered. That’s secondhand information from someone who heard it firsthand from a professor of English.Makes sense. Artificial intelligence prevails. Why learn how to write correctly if Uncle AI can do it better?
2025 TILF SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS In their One Act Play costumes (from left) are Eryn Cottingham, Electra Estrada and Kamryn Jones, 2024 seniors at Benjamin High School, were awarded the TILF scholarship, given as an incredible recognition to students who qualify for State UIL Academics or One Act Play. | COURTESY PHOTO

2025 TILF SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS In their One Act Play costumes (from left) are Eryn Cottingham, Electra Estrada and Kamryn Jones, 2024 seniors at Benjamin High School, were awarded the TILF scholarship, given as an incredible recognition to students who qualify for State UIL Academics or One Act Play. | COURTESY PHOTO

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IN COSTUME

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
Body 2025 TILF SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS In their One Act Play costumes (from left) are Eryn Cottingham, Electra Estrada and Kamryn Jones, 2024 seniors at Benjamin High School, were awarded the TILF scholarship, given as an incredible recognition to students who qualify for State UIL...
WATERMELONS ALMOST READY— but don’t harvest too early, because a melon will not get any riper after it has been harvested. | TEXAS FARM BUREAUY PHOTO BY BRIAN DiLORIO

WATERMELONS ALMOST READY— but don’t harvest too early, because a melon will not get any riper after it has been harvested. | TEXAS FARM BUREAUY PHOTO BY BRIAN DiLORIO

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Wonderful watermelons!

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
Body July is watermelon season. Storebought melons are filling grocery bins, but soon garden-grown watermelons will mature and be ready for harvest. Picking a melon from the grocer is often hit-and-miss.
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