The 411 on 431 BBQ

The 411 on 431 BBQ

WHEN I hear the word barbecue mentioned, I immediately think of my late father, Benny. He loved a good “barbecue joint” as he called such restaurants most of the time. If someone recommended a new place 100 away with awesome barbecue, we would soon be taking a daytrip...
All Aboard! Let’s Go to Junction 64!

All Aboard! Let’s Go to Junction 64!

THERE’S A new restaurant on U.S. 64, near Interstate Highway 65. Like most locals, when I hear about a new restaurant opening, I can’t wait to try it. In a small town, it gives everyone something to look forward to.  One evening in December, I stopped to get a bite to...
Derian Morales: From Dream to Reality

Derian Morales: From Dream to Reality

At the age of 15, Derian Morales made the difficult decision to leave Honduras for a better future in the United States. He dreamed of helping his family financially, but he knew it would not be easy to leave his mom and two sisters and travel over a thousand miles to...
Recipes: Savor the Flavor of Well-Being

Recipes: Savor the Flavor of Well-Being

AS WE step into the new year, explore the tastes of hometown healing through recipes built around healthy ingredients. A soup loaded with healthy vegetables flavored with your favorite herbs hits the spot on the coldest of days. How about adding something to your...