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Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings  

Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings

2 years ago By News Staff
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 Hour Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes Ingredients 3 cups chicken (about 2-3 chicken breasts) 2 quarts chicken broth 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons cold salted butter, cubed 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Marathon Public Library Director Dara Cavness, Executive Director Katie Hector, and Marathon ISD Superintendent Dr. Peter Price stand outside the library, a recent recipient of a $35,000 grant. Courtesy photo  

Library receives grant

2 years ago By News Staff
Marathon Public Library on June 28 announced that it received a $35,000 grant from the COVID Library Relief Fund of the American Library Association. The library is one of 34 grantees representing public, school, and tribal libraries that experienced substantial economic hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. Only 15% of applicants received an award.
Tom Griffith performs at the Holland Hotel in Alpine. Courtesy photo  

Alpine musician gets in the groove

2 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer
It’s summertime, the time of year when outdoor festivities are in full swing and ready to beckon crowds with fun-filled activities. With the Fourth of July right around the corner, local musicians are sure to celebrate the Stars and Stripes with delightful tunes and groovy music. Alpine resident Tom Griffith, a singer-songwriter originally from San Antonio, will be one of those performers at the Fort Davis Coolest Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July 3, at 2 p.m. at the Jeff Davis County courthouse square.
Farewell to Fr. Joe  

Farewell to Fr. Joe

2 years ago By News Staff
Fr. Joe Raj pauses for a photo at the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Parish Hall on June 27 for a farewell party as he leaves Alpine. Raj served the church for two years, and is now departing for Monahans. Parishioners joined Raj and held a barbecue lunch with all the trimmings, as well as treats, desserts, and a farewell cake for the popular parish priest. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Apricot jam

2 years ago By News Staff
Ingredients: 8 cups fresh apricots, peeled, pitted, and crushed ¼ cup lemon juice 6 cups white sugar (pure cane if you can find it) 5 (1 pint) canning jars with lids and rings Directions: 1. Mix apricots and lemon juice in a large pot; add sugar.

Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

2 years ago By News Staff
Ingredients: 1/2-3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk 2-3 tablespoons sour cream 1-2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon, dill, parsley, chives or celery leaves (or a combination) 1 clove garlic, finely minced with a microplane grater 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard A few dashes Tabasco sauce (or hot sauce of your choice, but a little vinegar twang is what you’re looking for) Directions: Combine all ingredients into a mason jar and shake it. Open it, taste it, and season to taste with salt and fresh black pepper.
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