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MDC offers free webcast on hunting mushrooms April 21
Warming spring weather brings nature to life with trees, shrubs and bulbs sending out their spring flowers. It also prompts the popping up of another spring favorite for many Missourians – … more
RUSTIC WATERS FARM is owned and operated by the Montalvo family, including mom Miriam and daughters Faith and Annalise.
Rustic Waters Homestead: Goat’s milk fudge any time of year
I'm digging for gold again this week, and the “Go Farm” Farmer's Market is a gold mine of foodies to share!  Meet this week's neighbors, Miriam and Bernie Montalvo of Rustic … more
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Attention given to cooking, garden and sewing brings enjoyment
I don't know which takes my attention most or which I enjoy most: cooking, gardening or sewing. Of course gardening in summer and spring fills my time, leaving my house looking like a disaster; … more
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If you’d like to share a good recipe with You’vah, you can write her at 320 S. Harlin, West Plains, MO 65775 or via email at yschafer@yahoo.com. Although she does not take recipes over the phone, she invites your questions at 417-256-2687.
Phone visit pays off: Three new recipes to share
I hope you didn't forget to "spring forward" with your clock on Sunday, or you were probably late for worship. I'm not a fan of daylight saving time but will have to abide by it. I recently had a … more
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“BREAD BABE” Jessica Ball, left, and her son, “Cookie Dude, aka Kane Ball, of Koshkonong can be found offering their baked goods from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Go Farm Farmer’s Market in the Endurance Church parking lot off of Worley Drive in West Plains. Check out their Facebook page for menus and details, @breadbabecookiedude.
Baking up memories with ‘Bread Babe and Cookie Dude’
It's been about a year now since COVID-19 took over our lives and changed them in so many ways. But, for some, it's been a good change. Meet this week's neighbors, a mother-and-son team who bake … more
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If you’d like to share a good recipe with You’vah, you can write her at 320 S. Harlin, West Plains, MO 65775 or via email at yschafer@yahoo.com. Although she does not take recipes over the phone, she invites your questions at 417-256-2687.
For the love of molasses
This week I am going to begin by sharing with you a recipe I requested. Recently while visiting, by telephone, with my granddaughter Heather, who lives in Springfield, she said she was making … more
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LESLIE BACON in front of her commercial kitchen in Cabool, Mo. Follow her Facebook page, @leslieshomecookedgoodness, to find her menu and see all the tempting meals she offers.
From side business to leap of faith, catering service thrives
When your last name is Bacon, you've got to be a foodie! Meet your neighbor, Leslie Bacon, of Cabool, who did marry to get the cool last name, but she sure has worked for it. Leslie moved to … more
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If you’d like to share a good recipe with You’vah, you can write her at 320 S. Harlin, West Plains, MO 65775 or via email at yschafer@yahoo.com. Although she does not take recipes over the phone, she invites your questions at 417-256-2687.
Depression-era recipes used what was handy
Several months ago I had a request for Depression-era recipes. I appealed to my readers for help but got no response. I'm afraid there are few who are old enough to remember that time and those who … more
NATASHA HAUMESSER displays one of her sweet creations in this photo snapped by her husband, Phillip. Learn more about her pastries and sweets by following @PetrovasPastriesandMixings on Facebook.
Indulge your sweet tooth at Petrova’s Pastries and Mixings
Got a sweet tooth? Need an extra special treat for a loved one this Valentine's day? Meet yet another Mtn. View neighbor who didn't let the pandemic stop her from doing what she loves and has opened … more
Georgia and Monty Williamson of WPH Ranch in Mtn. View.
Williamsons’ polled Herefords
Where's the beef? Along just a short drive to one of our neighboring towns lies the WPH Ranch, between Mtn. View and Willow Springs. Meet Monty and Georgia Williamson, high school sweethearts who … more
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If you’d like to share a good recipe with You’vah, you can write her at 320 S. Harlin, West Plains, MO 65775 or via email at yschafer@yahoo.com. Although she does not take recipes over the phone, she invites your questions at 417-256-2687.
Standout pies use unusual ingredients
Happy Groundhog Day, but more importantly, Happy Birthday to my great-granddaughter London Baines who will be 8 on Jan. 8. London and family live in Strafford. Last week I answered a request for … more
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ENCORE EATERY serves up fresh-made lunches from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays at 37 Court Square. Staff members include, from left, Misty Kimball, Mandi Collins and Cory Butts.
Local entrepreneur serves it up fresh in downtown WP’s newest eatery
This week's neighbor is no stranger and you might even call her famous. Toni Chritton Johnson of West Plains has been a business owner here for decades, feeding the locals while supplying fine … more
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BECKY BRADLEY, of Mini Mosaic Acre in West Plains, with one of her authentic sourdough bread loaves.
Mini Mosaic: A modern-day meal market
I've got to give credit where credit is due, because if it weren't for the internet, namely Facebook, I would have never known about this week's neighbor. Meet Becky Bradley, who, along with her … more
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If you’d like to share a good recipe with You’vah, you can write her at 320 S. Harlin, West Plains, MO 65775 or via email at yschafer@yahoo.com. Although she does not take recipes over the phone, she invites your questions at 417-256-2687.
Requested ‘Pie Column’ offers three sweet dishes, one savory
Winter is living up to its name as I write this; it is snowing. It is beautiful, but I don't have to be out in it to feed livestock anymore. My son Randall is in charge of that at our homeplace, … more
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If you’d like to share a good recipe with You’vah, you can write her at 320 S. Harlin, West Plains, MO 65775 or via email at yschafer@yahoo.com. Although she does not take recipes over the phone, she invites your questions at 417-256-2687.
Three recipes to satisfy readers’ requests
It is a pleasure to write the year 2021. Surely it will be an improvement over 2020, God willing. My article today will consist entirely of requested recipes. They may not be your “cup of … more
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ASHLEY COPELAND was motivated in 2019 to take charge of her health. Her success and determination took her from the moment the left photo was taken to the moment in 2020 when she took the right photo. The journey has also served as inspiration for her to open a health-conscious business, Ozarks Nutrition and Energy at 1448 W. 8th St. in West Plains.
Local business owner’s health journey serves up inspiration
Most of us can probably say that we've started a new year with a goal of losing weight and/or getting healthier — I know I have. But one of our neighbors actually did it and I've been witness to … more
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MALENDA BROTHERTON pauses from her chores to pose with one of her herd. She, husband Scott and son Gunner began raising cattle and chickens for meat to reduce their dependency on commercial products. Last year, they added hogs to their supply. Brotherton says the family takes comfort and satisfaction in knowing where their food comes from and what nourished it as it grew.
Meet Malenda, a modern-day homesteader
In the first installment of a new feature I'm calling “Down Home with Sue,” meet Malenda Brotherton, a full time mom, wife and employee embarking on a life of a modern-day homesteader in West … more
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If you’d like to share a good recipe with You’vah, you can write her at 320 S. Harlin, West Plains, MO 65775 or via email at yschafer@yahoo.com. Although she does not take recipes over the phone, she invites your questions at 417-256-2687.
New Year trivia and traditions
Happy New Year. I feel this is the time God has given us to wipe the slate clean of all those things we did amiss and write a whole new chapter in our lives that will be more pleasing to Him. I wish … more
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Revisiting a favorite from the past year
As you read this, we are ending a historical year, and we made it! I'm choosing to see the positive side of 2020, like all the new cooks and bakers who found that cooking from scratch wasn't as hard … more
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LEARN TO CURE ham and bacon at a Howell County University of Missouri Extension workshop to be held Jan. 19.
Ham, bacon curing workshop offered Jan. 19
From 4 to 8 p.m. Jan. 19, the Howell County University of Missouri Extension will hold a series of country cured ham and country cured bacon (pork belly) workshops for youth and adults. Before … more
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