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Take a hike this weekend and enjoy some Texas fall color down around Austin | Fort Hood Herald

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, 2022-10-05 14:35:00,

AUSTIN — Fall is a beautiful time of year in Texas and a great time to lace up those hiking shoes and get a little dirt on your feet.

Not only is there clean, fresh air to breathe and lots of lovely sights to see, but hiking has also been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, increase self-esteem and mood, and ease depression — not to mention burning calories and improving physical fitness.

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First annual Fredtoberfest hits FredsNats stadium

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, 2022-09-28 18:55:00,

Families are invited to celebrate the arrival of autumn with the fun-filled premiere of the Fredtoberfest this Saturday at the FredNats stadium, and it will likely become an eagerly awaited annual tradition for many. After a two-year hiatus of the downtown Oktoberfest, the folks at 6 Bears & a Goat Brewing Co. are bringing the party to a new expansive venue, which will provide an opportunity to add an array of activities, games, entertainment and competitive challenges.

“We felt that it was time to bring the Oktoberfest back to the area in a big way,” said Mark Faller, founder and managing partner of 6 Bears & a Goat. “In some ways, we are bringing a Fredericksburg tradition back to life, but Fredtoberfest is something new and different in a beautiful new venue that was meant to accommodate a crowd of thousands.”

In fact, it’s anticipated that 5,000 visitors will be on site for the celebration this year.

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Produced and presented in collaboration with the breweries of the Fredericksburg Area Beer Trail, Visit Fredericksburg, Tour Stafford and Visit Spotsylvania, Fredtoberfest will be a celebration of all things local and is designed to engage all ages. Faller explains that the celebration was developed on the model of the original two-week Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany.

“Years ago, I visited Southern Germany where I attended their Oktoberfest and went to their biergartens,” said Faller. “What impressed me was the family atmosphere. In contrast with what we typically think of as a bar in America, the concept of a biergarten is that it is a place where you can bring your kids and your dog and stay for hours, sitting under a chestnut tree with your choice of beer and great food. It’s all about community and family.”

That model inspired not only the Fredtoberfest but the launch of the 6 Bears & a Goat Brewing Co. itself. The partners of the brewery are all retired service officers and the enterprise’s name connotes the mascots of the Coast Guard and Navy from which the seven founders hail, representing a collective 140 years of service.

“Our entire business is built on the…

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10 things to do this weekend in Franklin County | Arts/Entertainment

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, 2022-09-23 09:00:00,

Kids Kitchen-Apples, Apples, Apples Galore

When: 3-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23

Where: Swanton Recreation, 16 Jewett St., Swanton

Details: This workshop will provide a structured kitchen environment for kids grades 1-6. Lessons on nutrition, kitchen safety and cooking will be provided by an experienced chef and each workshop will cost $10 per child. Register online at Swanton Recreation’s website.

Zen with a Pen

When: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23

Where: Swanton Public Library, 1 First St., Swanton

Details: Explore creative doodling with Judy Paxman to help let the week’s stress melt away. Pre registration is required by calling (802)868-2559 or emailing [email protected]. This event is brought to the community for free by the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi and the VT Dept. Of Health.

Child Car Seat Inspection Event

When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 24

Where: Highgate Volunteer Fire Department, 2996 VT Route 78, Highgate

Details: Make sure your child is riding safe by attending this free car seat inspection event. Bring your child, your car and your child’s safety seat to receive personal instruction on proper installation and use from a nationally certified technician. Co-sponsored by Highgate and Franklin Fire Departments, as well as the Be Seat Smart Program. 

Cooking Class

When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24

Where: Sheldon Interfaith Food Shelf

Details: Kids in grades 5 and up are invited to participate in this free cooking class offered by the Sheldon Library. Class size is limited; please pre-register at 802-933-2524 or [email protected]. See the menu at: www.facebook.com/sheldonmunicipallibrary. 

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation

When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24

Where: First Congregational Church, St. Albans

Details: This class is the first in a three part series that will explore ways to help reduce stress and stay centered. Everyone is welcome. The class is free, but please call to reserve your spot: 802-524-4555.

Saint Albans Museum Disc Golf Tournament

When: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24

Where: Hard’Ack Recreation, St. Albans

Details: The Saint Albans Museum is hosting a disc golf tournament to support its mission of protecting local history and culture. There will be a full 18-hole course with two person teams as well as recreational and advanced divisions with prizes for each division.

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How Mexican Sauce Brand I Love Chamoy Went Viral on TikTok

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, 2022-09-19 05:02:23,

When Annie Leal’s dad was diagnosed with diabetes 10 years ago, his entire lifestyle had to change. But little did she know it would one day change her life, too.

“My dad immediately changed his diet around, but he’s always had a sweet tooth and I’ve known for years that he has a cabinet full of sugar-free treats,” Leal explains. About 18 months ago, she rummaged through the sugar-free treats her dad stashed in his pantry, hoping to find something sweet for herself. She also wanted to fulfill the craving for Mexican candy, something she particularly enjoyed, having been born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico. Yet there was nothing—only chocolates, lollipops, and caramels.

“I was like, ‘How do they not have sugar-free Mexican candy?’ and he was like, ‘Mija, I can’t find it,’” Leal reenacts. She was in disbelief, spending the entire evening combing the internet for some form of spicy and sweet sugar-free candy to provide for her dad, but there was none. The answer was immediately obvious to her: she would have to make it herself. That was the beginning of I Love Chamoy, a Mexican sugar-free sauce brand created by Leal.

“The next day, I had my dad drive me to Target to pick up notebooks and markers, like it was the first day of school,” Leal laughs. “I had no idea where to start, but I just began drafting up names and a logo.”

Leal has a background in social media and marketing, and had been developing branding for a business helmed by a food engineer. It was then that she decided to enlist her help for the recipe and development part of I Love Chamoy. “I never thought I’d be in consumer goods,” she says, adding, “I truly cannot cook to save my life, which is the funny part.”

Although Leal didn’t know exactly how research and development worked, she intimately knew what chamoy should taste like. Thus began her journey of testing iteration after iteration of sugar-free chamoy, concocted with chili pepper, limes, citric acid, and sweetened with monk fruit. By the 27th version, Leal was convinced she had nailed the flavor down and presented it to her dad and sister.

Although she loves her family and their unending support of her and the business, they are not ones to be dishonest. “My little sister is critical but in the best way possible,” Leal laughs. “I expected her to be like, ‘This is so good,’ but instead she was like, ‘You’re not there yet.’” It was back to the drawing board and version 44 turned…

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6 Latinx-Owned Superfood Brands You Need to Know

6 Latinx-Owned Superfood Brands You Need to Know

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, 2022-09-15 16:44:45,

Photo by Maitane Romagosa from Thrillist

Despite the fact that they were first introduced to the world in 3500 BC, chia seeds became “trendy” around 2012. Wellness blogs everywhere touted the ancient superfood for its innumerable health benefits, and we found a way to sneak them into just about any recipe that could do with a little more fiber. But if you read the back of an average pouch, it was likely the brand had zero connection to the seed’s Aztec and Mayan origins.

Luckily things are changing, and we’re starting to see more and more members of the Latinx community take ownership of the superfoods that have long-fueled their cultures—from chocho and nopales to quinoa, and amaranth. Take, for example, The Pinole Project, a family-run oatmeal brand specializing in the Aztec superfood that is pinole, a ground heirloom corn sourced from Oaxaca, Mexico.

The Mexican-American Jacquez family founded The Pinole Project to honor their grandmother, Adela, who would add pinole to many of her dishes—specifically avena, or slow-cooked oatmeal. “Adela had a lot on her plate and looked to high-quality food to help push through her physically and mentally exhausting days raising a family and working on her and my grandfather’s humble ranch in Chihuahua, Mexico,” says Bella Jacquez, head of marketing for The Pinole Project.

Pinole offers sustained, plant-based energy, with high levels of fiber and protein. “It has a low glycemic index and is a complex carbohydrate, so it’s digested slowly, providing slow-burning energy which keeps you full for longer,” Jacquez says. That also means no spike or crash. “Many of our customers comment that they’ll eat a serving before or after an intense workout and will feel full for hours.”

It’s no wonder that pinole is a popular food among the Tarahumara, an indigenous community residing in the Sierra Madre region of Chihuahua. They’re renowned for their long-distance running ability, calling themselves the Rarámuri, which, in their native language, means “light feet” or “runners on foot.”

Jacquez’s grandfather, Arsenio, learned the language of the Tarahumana as a young child, and over the course of his 85 years of life, developed lasting bonds with them. “He used to go to the mountains with his father to trade with the Tarahumara, often serving as an interpreter,” Jacquez explains. “My grandparents would welcome Tarahumara into their home to…

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Make Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe for a Cozy Fall Dinner

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, 2022-09-14 16:53:04,

When it comes to developing recipes, Melissa Clark is a master. She’s penned over three-dozen cookbooks and has been reporting on food and writing recipes for The New York Times since 2007. Despite this, there is always room to explore new recipes, cooking methods, and tactics, which is how she challenged herself in her latest cookbook, Dinner In One, which is all about cooking using a single Dutch oven, sheet pan, or casserole dish.

“I want people to cook every night and enjoy it and for it not to be a huge stress,” Clark begins, noting that the stress of clean up often deters people from wanting to cook. “I really believe that if you like to cook, even just a little, you can find a way to make cooking dinner for your family pleasurable a few nights a week. I think it adds to your mental health.”

It certainly does for Clark, who considers food a loving form of communication that has enveloped her since childhood. “I grew up in a household where food was our love language,” she explains. “We cared about one another, and showed it by making a great meal or planning a celebration in a restaurant. When I’d come home from school, my mother would say, ‘How was your lunch?’”

It’s something that has stuck with Clark—the idea of expressing love and understanding using food—and she asks her husband daily what he had for lunch, much to his own exasperation. “He’ll say, ‘My day was fine, thanks, how was your day?’” she laughs. “Don’t you understand? Me asking what you had for lunch is asking you how you are.”

Clark has spent decades folded into food’s comforting arms and could not picture having a career anywhere else. “Food is so baked into my identity,” she says, pausing. “Look, I’m even using food metaphors! I can’t get away from it.”

If cooking using a singular piece of kitchenware seems too simple, and the results less exciting than multi-step recipes that involve every kitchen gadget possible, Clark is here to prove naysayers wrong. For her, flavor can easily be developed using a single sheet pan, as long as homecooks are seasoning well and being strategic about how they use their cookware. “I tell everybody in every recipe to mix the drippings into the vegetables because that’s all flavor and will take your dish up a notch and add so much,” she says.

For dishes with less drippy, schmaltzy components, it’s all about the toppings. Take Clark’s baked acorn squash, for example, inspired by a…

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Best Canned Vermouth Cocktails to Drink This Fall

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, 2022-09-12 16:50:02,

It’s not often enough that Americans appreciate vermouth as a drink in its own right—as more than an ingredient in a martini or a rich pan sauce. Though, obviously, we couldn’t live without it for those two purposes. The beauty of this aromatized, fortified wine is how many wonders it can work, in drinks and in cooking alike.

In Italy, France, and Spain, vermouth is more often elevated to the star of the show, especially when it’s enjoyed as an aperitif. Drinkers frequent vermuterias (vermouth bars) before lunch, where they socialize over light snacks like olives, tinned fish, and cheese, and sip vermouth in many forms. That might be neat, over ice, as a spritz, with a splash of gin, or with soda. Think of the whole ritual as a better alternative to brunch.

Little to nothing is required to incorporate a bit of this lifestyle into your week, wherever you might live. Take this super simple vermouth spritz recipe in New York Times Cooking, which requires nothing but vermouth, soda water, and a citrus twist or olive.

As vermouth increases in popularity beyond Europe, winemakers and vendors are beginning to offer it in ready-to-drink formats.

This is part of the mission for Enrique Pallares, co-founder of The Wine Collective—a group of East Coast winemakers. The collective also has its own bar, where guests can try house-made wine, snacks and charcuterie, or vermouth on tap. Now, the Wine Collective has put out its own canned vermouth, and is planning to release other versions, as well.

“My purpose in life is to teach America how to drink vermouth,” says Pallares with a laugh. “I’ve thought a lot about this. There’s a renewed interest in the south European way of life. Like the health of the Mediterranean diet. And cultures that don’t live to work, but work to live. More people are asking, well, why can’t we do that here?”

One appeal of this canned cocktail is that high-quality, low-ABV beverages, which are on the rise, enable a style of drinking that is pleasurable and low-key but doesn’t feel destructive to the body.

Another advantage of this up-and-coming beverage is its versatility. Sure, you can bring a ready-to-drink spritz to a party and drink it straight from the can, but you can also enjoy it in a glass with a shot of gin, or serve it on the rocks in a highball glass with a splash of Campari and an orange peel for an impromptu Americano.

These are some of the best canned vermouths that are coming out right now.

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Labor Day Getaway – VirginiaLiving.com

Labor Day Getaway – VirginiaLiving.com

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, 2022-08-18 23:18:45,

Before the summer ends, head over for some southern fare and fun at Primland.

Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection is excited to welcome renowned Pitmaster, Chef Elizabeth Karmel, to close out the summer this Labor Day with a weekend-long celebration at the Blue Ridge Mountain retreat complete with BBQ workshops, exclusive dinner events, and more. 

This Labor Day Weekend, Chef Karmel brings her exceptional skills to Primland Resort, where guests can indulge in Southern BBQ with Chef-led workshops and special culinary events with dish highlights including Butterbean Hummus (see recipe below) and Chimichurri Chicken Wings. Guests can make the most of the last days of summer with endless outdoor excursions from fly-fishing, clay shooting, horseback riding, golf, and so much more!

“I’m excited to head back to Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection this Labor Day Weekend to host immersive, epicurean events. I’ll be sharing some of my top tips and tricks for authentic, Southern-style cooking and showcasing a few of my favorite summer dishes,” says Chef Elizabeth Karmel. “One of my favorite appetizers or light meal recipes is a bright savory Butterbean Hummus. Inspired by the Butterbean puree at the Obstinate Daughter, this simple dip—or sandwich spread—follows the traditional steps of hummus, substituting Lima Beans for chickpeas and enhancing the lemon flavor with strips of lemon zest that get pureed with all the other ingredients.”

Primland is a great destination for one final summer getaway before the kids head back to school, thanks to the property’s ample kid-friendly outdoor adventures, tennis and pickleball courts, resort pool, games room, and a cinema with family-friendly classics. Stay longer and let the kids play all day through Primland’s Explorer Club, available for children ages 5-13. Offered twice a week from now through Labor Day, kids can embark on adventures of their own from learning archery skills, trying their hand at pond fishing, experiencing a day in the life of Primland’s horses, or making and flying their very own kite. 

Event Schedule:

  • Friday, July 1: Celebrations kick off with cocktails on the terrace, featuring live music.

  • Saturday, September 3: Guests will learn how to make the perfect rub for ribs by day and enjoy a seafood boil dinner by evening, complete with lawn games for a friendly post-dinner competition. 

  • Sunday, September 4: The morning commences with…

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Hometowns Calendar | | starherald.com

Hometowns Calendar | | starherald.com

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, 2022-07-11 22:49:00,

HAWK SPRINGS, Wyo.

Hawk Springs Community Hamburger Fry, 5 To 7 P.M. Proceeds benefit community center. Adults, $7; children, 3-12 $3; children under 3 free.

TORRINGTON

Music On Main Street, free summer concert series, 6 To 9 P.M., 21st And East A, City Parking Lot.

City of Torrington City Council meeting, 7 p.m., 436 E 22nd Ave.

Music On Main Street, free summer concert series, 6 To 9 P.M., 21st And East A, City Parking Lot.

City of Torrington City Council meeting, 7 p.m., 436 E 22nd Ave.

Goshen County School District 1 regular board meeting, 7 p.m., 626 West 25th Ave.

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City of Torrington City Council meeting, 7 p.m., 436 E 22nd Ave.

SCOTTSBLUFF

SCOTTSBLUFF — BING0, 7 p.m, Scottsbluff Elks Lodge, 1614 First Ave. Doors open, 6 p.m. Information: Steve Thomlison, 308-436-7123.

SCOTTSBLUFF — Bands on Broadway, 6 to 9 p.m., 18th Street Plaza, downtown Scottsbluff. Information: https://www.facebook.com/bandsonbroadway

Fermented Friday, Papa Moon Craft Ciders, 5:30 p.m.

The Winery Comedy Tour, Papa Moon Craft Ciders, 7 p.m.

BING0, 7 p.m, Scottsbluff Elks Lodge, 1614 First Ave. Doors open, 6 p.m. Information: Steve Thomlison, 308-436-7123.

Bands on Broadway, 6 to 9 p.m., 18th Street Plaza, downtown Scottsbluff. Information: https://www.facebook.com/bandsonbroadway

UMF Car Show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Frontside Bar and Grill. Information: Harley Graves, 308-672-0069 or Mike Graves, 308-631-9126.

Disney “Little Mermaid Jr.”, Theatre West Summer Repertory TOFY Performance, 2 p.m., Judy Chaloupka Theater, WNCC Platte Valley Companies Performing Arts Center. Tickets available starting May 1: twneb.com or at the Kelley Bean Box Office, 1601 E. 27th St. or by calling 308-635-3192.

 BING0, 7 p.m, Scottsbluff Elks Lodge, 1614 First Ave. Doors open, 6 p.m. Information: Steve Thomlison, 308-436-7123.

Bands on Broadway, 6 to 9 p.m., 18th Street Plaza, downtown Scottsbluff. Information: https://www.facebook.com/bandsonbroadway

National Night Out, 6 to 8 p.m. Information: Scottsbluff Police Department, 308-632-7176, or visit the Scottsbluff Police Department on Facebook,

Fermented Friday, Papa Moon Craft Ciders, 5:30 p.m.

High Plains Auto Club Classic Car Cruise, Dairy Queen. Social hour, 5…

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