Have you ever been in a haunted house?

With Halloween just a few days ago, I would have liked to had this printed last week, but already had a different column for last week and time has run out on me this week - as time tends to do - so I hope you’ll enjoy this re-run about the old mansion house I stayed in for a month in upstate New...

The Forbidden City

This week I wanted to write about an amazing place in Asia named a World Heritage Site in 1987 – The Forbidden City in Beijing, China. I was fortunate enough to go through the Forbidden City four or five times when I was in Beijing over about an eight-year period.

Honey Almond Cocoa

We have enjoyed an Indian summer this year, but now it’s time to batten down the hatches and make hot cocoa. Blustery days are sure to hit West Texas so now is the perfect time to stock up on hot cocoa ingredients.

Memorable Hotels VI (Not in Asia)

In Memorable Hotels Part I, II and III, I wrote about three memorable hotels in Asia. Part I was about the China World Hotel in Beijing, Part II was about the JW Marriott in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Part III was about the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong.

Roast Plums with Almonds

Most of my favorite desserts are those made with fruit. Maybe it’s a nutritional thing, making me feel less quilt. Of course, we can also do so much to take even fruit-filled desserts over the top that we cancel out the good nourishment.

Congratulations Greyhound Pride Band

The Greyhound Pride Band earned a Superior Rating and 2nd place overall in the finals this past weekend at the Seymour Marching Festival.

SPOTLIGHT ON BENJAMIN ELEMENTARY

FIRE SAFETY Benjamin elementary students enjoyed a visit from the Benjamin Volunteer Fire Department and learned about fire safety.

“Eating and reading are two pleasures that combine admirably.”- C.S Lewis

There is nothing better than curling up with a good book and your favorite drink or snack. The question is, is there the perfect drink or snack that pairs with a specific book? Or does the time of day you read play into what you pair with your book?

CAREER EXPO

CAREER EXPO Munday 8th grade students attended the Jobs Y’all Career Expo in Wichita Falls last week.

Country Frittata

Remnants of your summer garden are the perfect ingredients for a simple dish like this country frittata. If you haven’t tried making a frittata, it is similar to an omelet but much easier. I start mine on the stovetop and finish it up in the oven.