Lifestyle

Cilantro is a favorite ingredient in guacamole, tacos, rice dishes and of course salsa. But as summer temperatures climb, the cilantro quickly goes to seed. This can be frustrating but using all parts of the plant or growing a heat tolerant cilantro-flavored substitute can help.

Hello readers and friends of the Mountaineer Echo, I hope this week finds everyone in good health and happy spirits. As for me and my family summer is going well, going a little too fast for us, but that how the world goes around. Sometimes we are always in a hurry to get no were fast. Take some time and slow down and enjoy the day. I hope everyone has a wonderful week and As Always remember the Little Things.

July is when we celebrate “Red, Blue and You!” This celebration happens not only as a Nation but in our homes. I was reminded that July is National Blueberry and Watermelon Month. The beautiful colors of red and blue mixed cause the food products to look like all American Dishes for the whole month of July. Fresh blueberry muffins with cream cheese and cold watermelon slices are one of my favorite summer breakfast menus. There are endless ways to love blueberries this summer including the classics: adding blueberries to our cereal and salads, as well as, snacking on them throughout the day.

Every one loves animals, or at least most people do. One spot that is poplar, a nice day trip, and not cost an arm and leg to enjoy the day. One thing that can make this trip less expensive is to pack a picnic lunch and go out to your vehicle and enjoy lunch and then return back to finish seeing the animals and the different sites around the zoo. The is admission and a parking fee, but it is minimal for a day trip. The zoo is stroller friendly and ADA accessible. Strollers and wheelchairs are available for rent through the Safari Trader Market at the front entrance.

Hello readers and friends of the Mountaineer Echo, I hope this week finds everyone in good health and happy spirits. We had a wonderful time in Flippin this past weekend going to the 35th Annual Flippin Fireworks at Hickey Park. The was a huge number of people there with lots of vendors and just to watch all of the children play was super nice. The fireworks were very nice and both bands were great. It is so nice to see the community still come together for such special events. I hope everyone has a wonderful week and As Always remember the Little Things.

It was almost dark, I was fishing a black topwater chugger of some kind, only about three inches long with a skirt behind it. But it was light enough to see the fish hit, and there wasn’t any doubt he was big and strong.