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Berry-filled dessert great for patio parties

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Entertaining comes easy when the weather is pleasant. While grilling is often the method of choice when hosting warm weather gatherings, following up tasty grilled fare with an equally pleasing

Words with friends

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Ifeel like Barbara Kelly every time somebody stops me and says, “There was a word in your column last week that I didn’t know.” Really. Was there? “Yeah, what did

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Rotary Club welcomes guest speakers

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Left: On June 11, guest speaker Dione Sabelhaus gave an update on Jeff Davis Parish tourism statistics. She also spoke about the new Gator Chateau and gift shop.

Top left: Beau Fontenot, county director of Farm Service Agency, spoke at the June 18 meeting, discussing the services his agency provides and the impact rain and flooding had on the rice and soybean crops in the parish.

Myths about grilling and barbecuing, debunked

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Grillmasters and pitmasters work hard to produce mouth-watering fare. Many may develop secret recipes, rubs, sauces, and cooking techniques all in the name of flavorful food.

Certain myths about grilling and barbecuing have prevailed through the years. Such misconceptions may discourage newcomers from picking up their tongs and spatulas. Setting the record straight about common grilling myths can be just what people need to embrace cooking foods over an open flame.

Myth #1: Hosting a barbecue is the same as cooking barbecue.

Mallett named to Honors College

For the last 19 years, McNeese State University’s Honors College has changed nearly 500 students’ lives. Honors College provides additional educational opportunities for students with strong academic backgrounds, including scholarships, priority registration, personalized academic counseling and access to special classes. Students also have the opportunity to participate in unique extra service-based and recreational curricular activities.

For the 2019-2020 academic year, McNeese State University welcomes 22 freshmen into Honors College, including Welsh resident Kennedy Mallett.

Try these cut blooms for long-lasting bouquets

Flowers may look beautiful in gardens and even when snipped and brought inside to brighten up a mantel or dining table. Unfortunately, cut flowers have a finite shelf life. While cut blooms can’t live forever, certain varieties will outlast others. Choosing flowers wisely for wedding centerpieces or keepsakes can help couples enjoy selected flowers longer.

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