Weslaco pitmaster changed careers to pursue passion
Smokin’ Moon & Beer Garden pitmaster Joel Garcia said his passion for barbecue blossomed while traveling around Texas, crossing off his list of the...
Canned food myths debunked
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The affordability of canned foods entices many people to stock up on the essentials. However, there are some people who still harbor concerns about...
Diabetics may benefit from compounding by pharmacist
NARIO RENE CANTU and DIANA F. RAMIREZ | SPECIAL TO THE MONITOR
Professional compounding by a pharmacist is an effective option for treating conditions or...
Easy three-ingredient dip for Sunday’s big game
If you are invited to a Super Bowl party on Sunday but don’t want to show up empty-handed, this easy slow cooker beer cheese...
Hang out in The Yard: New 17th Street bar is all outdoors
Looking for a low-key hangout on 17th Street in downtown McAllen? The new bar, The Yard on Dallas Ave. (more on the name later),...
Slow Cookin’ with Pete: Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with this enchilada casserole
If anyone wants to invite me to a Dia de los Muertos party or potluck, I’ll bring the perfect dish — slow cooker enchilada...
Slow Cookin’ With Pete: Pizza mixed with quinoa makes for tasty slow cooker meal
Last week I was looking for a carb-free meal for my slow cooker. I came across a pizza recipe without the bread. Essentially, it’s...
Slow Cookin’ with Pete: A healthy, protein-packed recipe perfect for meal prepping
Using a slow cooker has been my way of meal prepping. I will make two slow cooker meals a week which will last me...
Local high school athlete enjoying benefits of meal prepping
BY HENRY MILLERDONNA — When Miranda Sandoval approached her mom Monica Galvan about healthy eating, she knew her commitment level in athletics had reached...
Slow Cookin’ with Pete: Salsa verde honey-lime tacos
Slow cooker recipes introduced me to the world of chicken tenders. Before I started using the appliance, I never thought about cooking the smaller...