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Body This is a variation of a Weight Watchers recipe I enjoyed that my sister-inlaw fixed years ago. Ground beef is replaced with a lower fat ground turkey, and yogurt is used instead of sour cream. I like to spice mine up with plenty of seasoning, fresh garlic, onion, and peppers.

Body The Canadian Elementary School Cafeteria kitchen crew has been working since 6 am today to prepare breakfasts and lunches for CISD students and their brothers and sisters, ages 0-18 years old, who need a good meal while school is not in session.

Body Ansel Adams, (Feb. 20, 1902-April 22, 1984) is best known as a celebrated American landscape photographer and environmentalist. His iconic photos of the American West are some of the most recognized images of American landmarks.

Body Jacques Pepin is Mike’s favorite chef. Mike is my favorite chef when he bakes this bread.

Body It’s a very gray day. Today is exactly the sort of day I am most grateful for dogs.

Body The River Valley Pioneer Museum hosted an artist’s reception for artist Michael Longhofer’s new exhibit, “Eclectic Too” on Friday, March 13 from 5 pm-7 pm. The public was invited to come and meet Longhofer, who visited with patrons and discussed his new exhibit.

Body Christina Hadaway introduced Trent Hill, vice president of Philanthropic Partnerships for the Amarillo Area Foundation. Hill was born in Amarillo, and graduated from West Texas A&M University before going on to earn his Ph.D.

Body I was first served this dish at a party in Houston, and the following day, I went to my favorite bookstore, housed in an old movie theatre, and bought The Silver Palate Cookbook.

Body Janet Guthrie introduced Luke Thrasher (in photo above) of Canadian Feedyard to Rotarians last week. Luke said he thinks the feedyard started in about 1975 with 1,000 head of cattle. Now, they have 11,000 acres and room for 40,000 head of cattle.

Body I think Pollyanna might have gotten a bum rap. More than once in my life, I’ve been accused of having a “Pollyanna attitude.” I didn’t actually know what this meant, except that it was not a good thing.