Entries by ChrisS

New Braunfels prepares to open branch of San Antonio Food Bank

By Zeke MacCormack   –   San Antonio Express-News Construction is nearing completion on the San Antonio Food Bank’s first branch location, a $6.1 million facility in New Braunfels that should allow the agency to help more people with expanded programs and improved logistical capabilities in the rapidly growing area. To be called the New Braunfels […]

Pickle-waving Aggie baseball team stands by superstition

By TRAVIS L. BROWN travis.brown@theeagle.com   –  The Eagle OMAHA, Neb. — To the disappointment of Texas A&M baseball fans, signs outside TD Ameritrade Park warn patrons of prohibited objects that include “bubbles, bubble making materials and bubble making devices.” It is the first time that those items have been banned by the stadium security staff, […]

Papa John’s Now Sells A Pizza With Pickles On It

What a time to be alive. BY CANDACE BRAUN DAVISON   –   Delish For anyone who’s ever debated whether to go delivery or hit up the drive thru for dinner, your endless “I don’t know, what do you feel like eating?” back-and-forth may be over. Papa John’s has merged both worlds with its latest creation, […]

Sweet and Sour Onion Pickle

By Deb Lindsey   –   The Washington Post Use this onion pickle as a condiment on a sandwich or added to cheese or eggs. Use the first onions of spring, not grocery store scallions. You will need 1 quart of non-chlorinated water and 2 half-pint canning jars with rings and new lids; see the […]

Spicy Whiskey BBQ Sliders

By Ree Drummond   –   Today.com COOK TIME: 15 minutes PREP TIME: 15 minutes YIELD: 12 sliders These sliders are slightly spicy thanks to the jalapenos, really flavorful and delightfully messy. They are great when there’s a big game on TV or if you find yourself suddenly with a houseful of hungry men. They’re slightly […]

Recipe: Pimento Cheese Jalapeño Beef Burger

By Shannon Weber   –   St. Louis Post-Dispatch Serves | 6 | If you prefer a slightly smoother texture to your pimento cheese, skip the hand-mixing and instead pulse in a food processor to blend. Pimento Cheese 8 oz block sharp cheddar cheese, grated (do not use pre-grated cheddar) 1/4 cup cream cheese, at […]

Balsamic Jalapeño Grilled Steak

From inmamamaggieskitchen.com 2 pounds steak 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 jalapeños, finely diced 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 5 cloves of garlic, finely diced Trim any visible fat. Place steak in a resealable plastic bag. Add all the ingredients. Turn to coat all sides of the meat with the marinade. Let sit […]

PINEAPPLE JALAPENO GREEN POPSICLES

posted by MARYANNE CABRERA   –   The Little Epicurean Try these pineapple jalapeño green popsicles! I first made these popsicles last month for The Chalkboard.  These green jalapeno popsicles are the perfect combination of spicy and cool.  They’re super refreshing and one of the easiest treats to make.  Just 3 ingredients!  You don’t need […]