Named one of the “Top 10 Cooks in America” by Food Network’s “All Star Academy”, Mike’s fancy-plated home cooking is a bold mix of Latin infused cuisine learned at the knee of his family matriarchs. With skills honed in the US military, his old-fashioned comfort foods and distinctive recipes speak to his authentic enthusiasm and love for culinary adventure.
Take one booklover, add a cup of imagination and a healthy scoop of sweetness and what do you get? An Edible Book Contest Winner! For the Sixth Annual Edible Book Contest, the Library had 10 wonderful entries. Creations were inspired by a wide variety of books, everything from How The Grinch Stole Christmas, to a colorful Butterflies, When You Give a Pig a Pancake, drizzled with real syrup of course, and frosty version of The Polar Express.
Squash Bugs, what about them is a question I get this time of year, they are quite plentiful and are quite the adversary to vegetable gardeners. I have heard many people give up on control, but here is some information from K-State that may help win that battle in your garden.
Are you dreaming about hanging out in the mountains for your next summer job? Calli Hatfield is living that dream. She is spending her summer working in the Grand Teton National Park at Colter Bay Village in Wyoming.
In recognition of the Wellington Public Library’s 106th birthday, I have been going through some of the Library’s historical scrapbooks and documents to put them on display during July. Discovering how our library came into fruition is fascinating and I’d like to share the story with you over the next few weeks.
Named one of the “Top 10 Cooks in America” by Food Network’s “All Star Academy”, Mike’s fancy-plated home cooking is a bold mix of Latin infused cuisine learned at the knee of his family matriarchs. With skills honed in the US military, his old-fashioned comfort foods and distinctive recipes speak to his authentic enthusiasm and love for culinary adventure.
Have a design question? Wellington native, Garrison Hullinger from Garrison Hullinger Interior Design, Inc. can help. Submit your design or remodel dilemma to news@wellingtondailynews. com with as many details as you can and include a photo. If your question is chosen, Garrison will answer it in an upcoming post to help you create a space you love!
At the Bird and Gecko Stepping Stone class taught by the Wellington Recreation Commission’s Youth Art Program, young artists had the opportunity to design and create their own cement mosaics. All of the supplies were provided, including an assortment of colorful pieces of stained glass they could use to personalize their creation. Not only did they have fun, but as with many of the WRC classes, the art session also encouraged original thinking and self-expressionThe WRC has a couple of classes coming up for more mature aged students. The 2-part “Love Bird” pottery class is specifically aimed at artists 14 and older and includes the clay, glazes and two firings. The “Abstract Acrylic” class explores the world of abstract art using paint, inks, stencils, stamps and crushed glass. Artists must be 21 or older to attend, and the most liberating part of the class may be that students are welcome to bring their favorite beverage.
Pets are curious by nature, and that can sometimes lead them to trouble. They sometimes eat things they shouldn’t. Traffic and mishaps with other animals are always a danger. Threatening weather can present problems, too. In any case, you’ll need to plan ahead in order to know just what to do in case of emergency.
The Beehive has been open for four and a half years at our fifty-foot storefront in Historic Downtown Wellington. We have met a lot of travelers on their way home from Dallas, on their way to Tulsa, meeting family in Kansas City or Oklahoma City, etc. These interactions suggested to us that there were a tremendous number of travelers looking for a place to stop and shop on the way to their final destination.