Almanac Q and A on herbs and Provence origins
The Old Farmer's Almanac answers readers about herbes de Provence blends and why Provence is considered provincial. It notes common herbs like basil thyme and rosemary, with lavender, oregano, marjoram, sage or savory sometimes included. The piece also traces Provence's history from Greek settlement to French integration and discusses courage idioms.
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Provence
N.W
Bartlesville
Oklo
France
Holy Roman Empire
Alps
Mediterranean Sea
Paris
Rome
Wixom
Mich
Main St
Dublin
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Almanac.com
Old-Time Country Music Rejuvenation Through Local Associations
Readers voice support for traditional old-time country music and dancing in Nashville and Texas. The letter highlights the Lone Star Fiddlers Association and United Fiddlers Association as spaces to enjoy free gatherings with pot lucks, fellowship, and varying dance space.
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Express- News
George Strait
Alan Jackson
Nashville
Lone Star Fiddlers Association
United Fiddlers Association
Lone Star Fiddlers Association Newsletter and Jams
The letter promotes monthly newsletters from the Lone Star Fiddlers Association and related groups in LaVernia Texas. The author, a long-time MC and co founder, also hosts the Retirement Musicians Jam Session and attends area jams including Prairie Lee events, noting large dance crowds and welcoming atmosphere. Members are urged to join with a $10 yearly dues.
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Lone Star Fiddlers Association
P.O. Box
LaVernia
Wilson County News
Prairie Lea
Jimmy
Joey Jefferies
Fid
Texas Wildflowers Featured In Texas Highways April Issue
The April Texas Highways issue showcases a 16 page floral spread with bluebonnets poppies in Fredericksburg and prickly-pear in Kerr County plus Dickinson County basket flowers. It includes pioneer writings and editorials from botanists and a landscape expert. The issue highlights Chandor Gardens Weatherford, Kilgore oil history, Hico Billy the Kid lore and San Antonio Wildflower reports with a Texas DOT hotline 800-452-9292. The weekly updates run from March 17 to mid May. The Wilson County Arts and Crafts League seeks new members. meetings are the first Thursday at 7 p.m. in Floresville. Call Barbara Sallin 210-533-8280 for details.
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Fredericksburg
Dickens County
Kerr County
Texas
Weatherford
England
Kilgore
Hico
Billy the Kid
San Antonio
Southwest School of Art and Craft
Texas Department of Transportation
Wilson County Arts and Crafts League
American Legion Hall
Fourth Street
Floresville
Barbara Sallin
Smoking Tied to Higher Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
The American Heart Association reports that smokers have more than double the risk of heart attack compared with non smokers. Passive smoking also raises heart disease and stroke risk in nonsmokers.
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American Heart Association
Air bags pose evolving risks as use climbs
Air bag equipped vehicles have tripled from 1996 to 1999 yet awareness of air bag dangers declined from 89 percent in May 1999 to 83 percent six months later and 79 percent among first time purchasers. Despite saving thousands of lives, airbags require proper seat belt use and back seat child restraints to protect children as used car ownership rises.
Lemon Glazed Muffins Recipe Yield 10 to 12
Glaze 1/3 cup sugar with the juice of 1 lemon and mix into batter to produce ten to twelve muffins. The recipe specifies citrus sweetness and a bright lemon glaze to finish the muffins.
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March
John Rolfe
U.S
Germany
Peary
North Pole
Nouthern
Cape Cod
Mississippi
Skater
Sonja Henie
Robert E. Lee
U.S. Grant
Appomattox
United Fiddlers Association, Inc
Leakey
Dlers
Cactus Jack
Tim Duncan
Sprite
Diamond Shamrock
Cancer Research Therapy Center
Austin
Texas Highways
Akin Propane
Stockdale
New Moon
THE
National Park Service
Horace McFarland
American Civic Association
Congress
Omar Khayyam
Nightingale
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