Grammys for the grannies

Body Shed a Little Light SUE JANE SULLIVANMusic is language. The world speaks different ones. —SJSMy sister Sara and I watched the Grammys this week, one of many awards shows we have watched in our lifetimes. Some people have a guilty pleasure of reality TV shows.

Try this tasty treat for Super Bowl snacking

Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMEgg-roll and wonton wrappers can be used to hold a limitless array of delicious ingredients, much in the way we use tortillas and puff pastry.Southwestern eggrolls are quite popular.

Will the real Sienna Rose stand up?

Body COMMENTARYHave you met Sienna Rose?Probably not.She’s a hit singer-songwriter, but she seems to be a figment of AI’s imagination.Follow the money. Somebody real must be taking it to the bank. Right?“Into the Blue” is one of Sienna’s latest songs. She (or her effigy) sings it.

All the poop on manure, a good source of organic matter

Body CUISINE & CULTUREIn our Jan. 28 column were reasons why West Texas soils can benefit from amendments of organic matter. West Texas soils have little, close to zero, percent organic matter resulting in poor drainage, poor moisture retention, and low fertility.

Comfort food revelation

Body Shed a Little LightNothing like a winter storm, Texas style, to bring out the craving for comfort food. Thanks to winter storm Fern, I am proud to announce my granddaughter Ellie’s conversion to cornbread.

TALES FROM TALES FROM SMITH

Body TUMBLEWEEDAs the creator and producer of “The Sound of Texas,” one of the longest running syndicated radio programs in Texas, Tumbleweed seeks fascinating people who embody the spirit of the Lone StarStateandbringsthemintothehomesandheartsofthousands.

When in doubt

Body Shed a Little Light SUE JANE SULLIVANNot sure what to make of the U.S.involvement in Venezuela?Concerned about what’s going on with Greenland?Still on the fence about the release of unredacted Epstein files?What about ICE tactics?

Brisket and bean slow-cooker chili

Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMAs temperatures dip, stock up on pantry items like chicken and beef stock, or keep bullion in the cupboard to make a pot of stock in a pinch.

The 501

Body COMMENTARYWhen I was about 6 years old, the English language began playing tricks on me. It still does, but I’m getting used to it.In our family, we called the toilet a commode. Toilet was an alternate word. But we always said commode—a classier word reserved for indoor toilets.

Planning a garden

Body CUISINE & CULTUREELLEN PEFFLEYPlanning a garden starts with making decisions on the crops that will be grown. In last week’s January 14 column were guides to be considered when selecting seed and the sources for various vegetables, herbs, flowers, and perennial crops.