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Viewer submitted recipe: Seafood Stroganoff

Viewer submitted recipe: Seafood Stroganoff

From our KLTV cookbook called "Proud of East Texas," (what else?) comes a recipe for a quick seafood dinner.

The recipe was submitted in the 1998 by Diana Conine of Tyler. It sounds pretty simple, delicious, and quick:

Seafood Stroganoff:

1 pound shrimp, crawfish tails, or scallops (or a combination)
1 bunch of green onions, sliced (tops included)
1 stick of butter (ed. note: or a healthy Omega-3 butter blend, like Smart Balance)
4 TBS flour
2 TBS garlic powder (or to taste)
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced (ed. note: you can buy these pre-sliced to save time)
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 tsp creole seasoning (any brand you like)
1/2 cup vermouth (optional, but definitely adds better flavor) (ed. note: white wine could be substituted if no vermouth on hand)
1 16 oz. carton of sour cream. (ed. note: light sour cream will cut fat and calories and still be creamy and delicious!)

Peel and devein shrimp, if necessary.

New 'Take Time Texas' website offers resources for caregivers

New 'Take Time Texas' website offers resources for caregivers

Caring for a loved one is rewarding, but it can also be stressful – mentally, physically, emotionally and financially. To address these concerns, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) today is launching a website – www.taketimetexas.org – that provides the resources caregivers need to take an occasional break from their day-to-day responsibilities.

Released by Texas Health and Human Services Commission:

TakeTimeTexas.org is the first statewide clearinghouse of information for both caregivers and providers of “respite” services – those services that allow caregivers to take a temporary break in order to restore or strengthen their ability to continue providing care for a child or adult with functional needs.

“Having cared for my mother during her eight-year battle with Alzheimer's disease, I understand the overwhelming challenges that caregivers face every day,” said state Sen.

'Purple Up! For Military Kids' on April 13

'Purple Up! For Military Kids' on April 13

April marks the nation’s “Month of the Military Child,” a time to honor youth impacted by deployment. In celebration, Texas Operation: Military Kids (OMK), part of the 4-H Youth Development program of Texas AgriLife Extension Services, invites you to join us for the 2nd annual “Purple Up! For Military Kids.”

We are encouraging everyone across the state of Texas to wear purple on Friday, April 13th, as a visible way to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. Purple is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military, as it is the combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red and Navy blue.

Spread the word to get more people involved. Please notify us of your participation for this meaningful national event in support of military youth. Brigid Mejia Texas Operation: Military Kids blmejia@ag.tamu.edu or 254-774-6022.

Bunny pictures on Main Street!

Bunny pictures on Main Street!

Released by the Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce:

Saturday, April 7

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Bunny Pictures on Main Street! 
101 W. Oak, Inside Lee Loveless Photography
$5 per photo
 

The Easter Bunny is hopping into Main Street and bringing his furry bunny friends! Have a professional photo of your child with a fluffy live bunny or the actual Easter Bunny.
Professional photographs of your child for $5 each.


Contact the Palestine Visitor Center & Main Street at 903-723-3014 for more details.

 

Tara Vineyard to host Easter egg hunt Sunday

Tara Vineyard to host Easter egg hunt Sunday

From our friends at Tara Winery and Vineyard in Athens:

Easter Sunday at Tara Winery. We will open at 1:00 pm and close at 7:00 pm.

  • Sunday April 8, 2012
  • 3:00 p.m. Traditional Egg Hunt
  • Kids will meet under the pavilion
  • Two hunts/one for small children & one for the big kids
  • Prizes will be awarded after the hunt

you may bring your own special eggs too!

  • No fees
  • Please RSVP by calling 903-203-0701
  • Just come already...it will be a fantastic day for everyone!
  • The Cellar Door will be serving lunch and an early dinner.
    Open 1:00 Pm to 6:30 Pm Easter Sunday. Full menu available
    Chef Special will be argenteniean BBQ for only $15.99 for adults and $6.99 for kids

Easter Egg Hunt will happen no matter what. Rain or shine..kids need to hunt Easter eggs!

Busy mom Tiffany Waites takes us inside her kitchen

Busy mom Tiffany Waites takes us inside her kitchen

This week busy stay-at-home mom Tiffany Flores Waites takes us inside her kitchen to share with us a favorite family recipe and tell us a bit about herself. Tiffany, who lives in Avinger, Texas, and can't receive KLTV on her tv set, says she loves KLTV so she watches the livestream of the news on her computer. We appreciate that and are happy that she shared her family's heirloom recipe with us, and with you.

 

KLTV: How did you learn to cook?  Tiffany: Oh.. as a teen I kind of just jumped into the kitchen. I loved certain classic meals and if my mom didn't want to make them I would.

Helping aging parents avoid financial fraud

Helping aging parents avoid financial fraud

Released by the Better Business Bureau:

Fraud targeting senior citizens is a growing concern as millions have fallen victim to scammers. Better Business Bureau encourages families to keep the lines of communication open with their elders regarding finances and to recognize some common cons targeting senior citizens.

According to a June 2010 survey by Investor Protection Trust, more than 7.3 million senior citizens—roughly 20 percent of Americans aged 65 or older--already have “been taken advantage of financially in terms of an inappropriate investment, unreasonably high fees for financial services, or outright fraud.”

“Having a serious conversation with your elderly parents about how they are managing their money is not easy, but it is extremely important in order to help protect them from unscrupulous crooks,” said Alison Southwick, BBB spokesperson.