First Prize Winner in Fourth of July Raffle
When my health-conscious daughter was working at a local food co-op, she invented this sweet and savory finger food to offer customers at the co-op’s monthly wine tastings. This lovely, tasty snack has become my favorite gluten-free offering for any gathering of friends and guests, because it’s just enough out of the ordinary to stand […]
No Fuss Summertime Tomatoes and Mozzarella This recipe will result in approximately even numbers of tomato halves and mozzarella balls. It is an appetizer/side dish for four to six people. It can be made year-round, but fresh summertime tomatoes are, of course, sweeter and juicier. 1 8-oz. container of fresh mozzarella “pearls” (in water is […]
CHICKPEA SALAD 1 can 15.5 oz chickpeas (drained & rinsed) 1 pkg frozen edamame (cooked) ½ cup dried cranberries 1 small to medium onion (red or yellow) chopped 1 red pepper chopped 1 green pepper chopped 1-2 cloves garlic minced 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup rice vinegar 1-2 tbsp. chopped parsley ½ tsp. cumin […]
78-pound Labrador Retriever
The Beacon is introducing a new monthly feature — Pup of the Month! Acknowledge your favorite pup (any age) by submitting a brief bio and a photo or two. See our launch below. “Hey There, Georgy Girl” (from The Seekers, 1967): So, we traveled down to Georgia in September 2021 to belatedly celebrate the wedding […]