This is a series of columns called the Muleshoe Chronicles. Muleshoe is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran who likes to ride. He lives in Benton. Read more of his columns at mysaline.com/muleshoe. Two Thousand Nineteen was such a great year for riding. I have put over 12,000 miles on the new bike and it’s […]
Archives for January 13, 2020
Shelli Cooks: Brats & veg in the air fryer
One of my favorite meals is brats with yellow squash, zucchini, red bell pepper and sometimes rice. I know you’re thinking I’m about to tell you some long story regaling a rustic, romantic dreamscape whereupon my husband forgoes his football game in his starry-eyed devotion to my womanly qualities due to this intoxicating recipe, but […]
Shelli Cooks: How to Make Fried Pickles – a.k.a. Emerald-bellied Cronchers
I fried some pickles today, and it’s a basic and yummy snack or side item. You don’t have to sit in a Choli’s or Appleboy’s restaurant to get these emerald-bellied cronchers. Start with your favorite brands of corn meal, self-rising flour and sliced pickles. My favorite brand is el cheapo. Before you start mixing stuff, […]