Making Holiday Recipes Healthier
Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County Holiday meals can be made healthier without any significant difference in taste by using some basic recipe substitutions or alterations. According to my colleague, Dr. Jenna Anding, specialist in the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences at Texas A&M University, sugar, fat and sodium content of many holiday recipes can...
Meal A Day Menu For Dec. 6-10, 2021
Meal-A-Day food delivery volunteer Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Dec. 6-10, 2021, includes: Monday – Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes and Butter Beans.Tuesday – Chicken Pot Pie, Broccoli and Pickled Beets.Wednesday – Taco Soup, Cheese Cubes and Crackers.Thursday – BBQ...
Meal A Day Menu For Nov. 29-Dec. 3, 2021
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Nov. 29-Dec. 3, 2021, includes: Monday – Chicken Breast, Stewed Potatoes and Gravy, Normandy Vegetables and a Roll.Tuesday – Barbecue Smoked Sausage, Baked Beans, Macaroni and Cheese, and Squash Casserole.Wednesday – Meatloaf, Mashed...
Donation Will Help Fund Thanksgiving Meal For Senior Citizens
Karon Weatherman accepted a donation Monday morning on behalf of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center, to help fund Thanksgiving meals for senior citizens. Bill Pentak with Open Doors public relations presented the oversized check for $1,000 to Weatherman on behalf of Engie, the corporation behind the planned Dike Solar project, during public forum at the first portion of the Nov. 22 regular meeting of Hopkins County...
Meal A Day Menu For Nov. 22-26, 2021
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Nov. 22-26, 2021, includes: Monday – Fish, Hushpuppies, Pinto Beans and Cole Slaw.Tuesday – Chicken Vegetable and Rice Casserole, Broccoli and Roll.Wednesday – Turkey and Ham, Dressing, Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Potatoes,...
Chamber Connection: Small Businesses In Sulphur Springs To Participate In Pink Friday, Nov. 19
By Butch Burney I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2022 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well all things to the see and do in Hopkins County. The best part is, they...
Meal A Day Menu For Nov. 15-19, 2021
Meal-A-Day food preparation Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Nov. 15-19, 2021, includes: Monday – Chicken Parmesan, On a Bed of Pasta, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Toast Tuesday – Oven Omelet, Sliced Bacon, Mandarin Oranges and Blueberry Cake Wednesday – Vegetable Beef...
Meal A Day Menu For Nov. 8-12, 2021
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Nov. 8-12, 2021, includes: Monday – Beef Enchiladas, Black Beans and Corn with Chips and Salsa. Tuesday – Sweet and Sour Chicken, On a Bed of Rice, Oriental Vegetables and an Egg Roll.Wednesday – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green...
Extension Agents Recognize Volunteers, Outstanding Supporter Who Help Make Many Programs Successes
Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Service Thursday evening recognized a group of people who continue to give of their time and talents to help make the many programs hosted by the local Extension office the successes they continue to be. A few very special awards, including state recognition and the Hopkins County Outstanding Extension Supporter of the Year, were presented at the 2021 Extension Leadership Banquet held Nov. 4, at...
Meal A Day Menu For Nov. 1-5, 2021
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Nov. 1-5, 2021, includes: Monday – Smothered Beef Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Roll. Tuesday – Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole, Corn, and Cranberry Sauce.Wednesday – Ham and Potato Casserole, Pinto Beans and Cole...
