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To catch fish at first light, use topwater bait along shoreline grass The Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, It was a little tough out there this past weekend. The wind was just brutal on our lakes, and it kept a lot of folks…
Gee whiz! It’s almost Halloween… let’s have sliders to celebrate!Nancy Thomas
To start off your Halloween evening tomorrow, we have a recipe from FoodNetwork.com for Spicy Juicy Lucy-fer Sliders, made with ground beef, pepper jack cheese, onions,…
Ready for a one-pot meal that originated in West Africa?Sarah Merly
In her book, Gullah Geechee Home Cooking, Mrs. Meggett has a recipe for Chicken Perloo. She says, “Many of the one-pot rice dishes in the Lowcountry…
Cooler weather, full moon raise anglers’ hopesSarah Merly
Hello Folks, I believe everyone is lovin’ this great weather we’re havin’. I know I am! It’s been a lonnng summer, and I’ve been waitin’ and anticipatin’ for…
The weather is cooling down; time for red beans and riceSarah Merly
Reader Amanda Thomas-Henke shares her recipe for red beans and rice. She cooks her beans, unsoaked, even though it takes longer, because she believes they absorb…
Rain and new moon improve local fishingSarah Merly
Hello Folks, I want to thank y’all for all your prayers. We finally got some rain… and then we got some more rain. I’m sure all…
5 fall outings for Apopka familiesJosh Peterson
Pumpkin patches and festival dates come with options for different family budgets
Current rainfall will trigger active feeding of bassSarah Merly
Hello Folks, We have a new moon Saturday mornin', so the fishin’ should be really good… if the weather doesn’t get too bad.
Celebrate Columbus Day with Mexican-style taco saladSarah Merly
Paths of Sunshine recipe book has a recipe for Mexican-Style Taco Salad, and we have it below for you. This will be a great dish to serve for any celebratory occasion including Columbus Day…
Full moon to help kick off great fishing daysSarah Merly
Hello Folks, I’ve mentioned it a few times, but we are now officially into fall. I hope you are enjoyin’ this wonderful weather… the crisp mornin’ temperatures and the cooler days. I…












