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Paper bag chicken and baked potatoes in countertop ovenNancy Thomas
So that I don’t have to heat up my big oven, I use my countertop oven to roast a few potatoes, usually right along with roasting…
More rain needed as fall fishing season draws nearThe Apopka Chief
One more month to go… and fall will soon be here! I can hardly wait! I’m tired of the heat, and I’m lookin’ for some cooler weather…. preferably sooner rather than later!
Forgo that trip to the pokey and try our Jail-House ChiliNancy Thomas
From Paths of Sunshine Cookbook, we found Jail-House Chili. This way, you won’t have to experience that much-avoided experience to enjoy the so-named chili!
7 things to know before visiting Lake Apopka Wildlife DriveJosh Peterson
A quick local guide to hours, route basics, wildlife etiquette and what to check before leaving for Lust Road.
Buck Moon bodes well for weekend fishingThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a good week, and you’re gettin’ out on the water and catchin’ some fish! We just had the full moon on Wednesday, July 29th, so the fishin’ should still be good this weekend.
7 back-to-school checks for Apopka familiesJosh Peterson
A quick checklist for first-week planning before OCPS classes resume.
Feast on pork tenderloin, sauerkraut with apples, and lemon cloud pieNancy Thomas
From Sarah Holden at the website of thepioneerwoman.com we have a recipe for Pork and Sauerkraut with the addition of sweet-tart apples. Firm, crisp apples like…
Bass are biting well on the Harris ChainThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, Sorry I missed y'all last week. I had a health issue, but all is well, and it’s back to goin’ fishin’! If you want to catch some panfish I would…
Salmon patties go great with garlic cheese grits and iced teaNancy Thomas
Emily Meggett has a recipe for salmon patties in her book Gullah Geechee Home Cooking. She says, “Salmon patties are almost identical to French salmon croquettes. It’s another example of the…
To catch bass, find a shady spotThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great Independence Day with their family and friends on the day that some of us identify simply as the “4th of July!” We…