Sit with Bubba for a few minutes and he will begin to remind you of your old grandpa. Bubba is twelve years old. He has neuropathy in his legs and just like grandpa it takes him awhile to get where he is going. If he could talk he would have a thousand stories to […]

Sweet potato salad This salad is wonderful warm. But it’s also very good at room temperature even a couple of days later. Add leafy greens like baby spinach, and put it in a wrap. The kids and YOU will love the sweet tart dried cranberries and the slightly salty feta! INGREDIENTS for 6 servings: 3 large sweet […]

If you are a fan of country music then you know the name Loretta Lynn. Bet you never pictured Loretta Lynn looking like this. The feline Loretta Lynn is a beautiful, medium hair cat. She is stunning to look at and a pleasure to be around. This Loretta Lynn can’t sing, but she will purr […]

To the Editor: Amidst the uncertainty that we live in these days, Katey Branch is the type of candidate we need to elect to the State Senate this year (District 19). I have observed a lot of qualified political candidates over the years but never one as open, caring and connected to her community as […]

Mexican Butternut Squash Boats Forget the tortillas! These squash boats have a distinctly Mexican flavor that everyone loves. It’s fun to roast the squash and then fill and serve. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 2 small butternut squash, halved and seeds removed 1 Tablespoon olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced […]

  It’s fall kitten season and kittens are piling up at Responsible Pet Care faster than the leave are falling from the trees. During the Covid pandemic there has been increased interest in pet adoptions. The number of cat and dog adoptions at Responsible Pet Care has grown over previous years. People are particularly interested […]

Pumpkin alfredo pasta INGREDIENTS: 12 ounces fettuccine 2 tablespoon butter 2 garlic cloves, minced ¾ cup pumpkin puree ½ cup whole milk ½ cup  grated Parmesan, plus more for serving ½ tsp. chopped rosemary ¼ tsp. grated nutmeg 2 tbsp. chopped parsley DIRECTIONS: 1.In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain. […]