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Special Olympics' 'Ragin' Cajun' Returns With More Food, Fun and Auction Items!

Spencer Bennett — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:20:03 +0000

Special Olympics presents it’s 16th Annual Ragin’ Cajun feast Saturday, May 18th! The event will feature all you can eat shrimp, crab, crawfish, sausage, etc., a live and silent auction and entertainment provided by CPR and The FreeRide Band! Board members Jay Hendricks and Spencer Bennett appear in this video to give you details and [...]

We Went To Basin Burger House For Lunch Yesterday, OMM NOM NOM!

Spencer Bennett — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:09:10 +0000

There are many burger places around West Texas, so when my wife suggested that we try the new Basin Burgers in Downtown Midland, I wasn’t expecting too much. Instead, I was blown away! Just walking up to the restaurant you can tell that your dining experience is going to be classic-deco with that old ‘malt shop’ feel. [...]

Shark – It's What's For Dinner

Spencer Bennett — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 04:13:14 +0000

I went fishing with my church’s men’s group a few weeks back, and was fortunate enough to catch a little shark before we had to head back in. “Tonight, it’s what’s for dinner.” – That was said in my best Sam Elliot voice. Preparing shark is not like cooking regular fish, so i did a [...]

'Back In The Day' Features Homestyle Cooking and Service

Spencer Bennett — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:54:53 +0000

Whenever a new restaurant opens in the area, it quickly becomes the ‘go to’ place to eat. But will it have the staying power over the long run? This Valentines Day, my wife Moe and I decided to try out Back In The Day, the new restaurant that took over the old Michael’s building, on [...]

Are Onions The Cure-All The Internet Would Have You To Believe?

Spencer Bennett — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:06:31 +0000

You have probably seen this email or Facebook post circulating around the internet about onions curing the sick just by being placed in a dish next to the afflicted. The story goes like this: FW: ONIONS FOR COLLECTING THE FLU VIRUS In 1919 when the flu killed 40 million people there was this Doctor that visited the [...]

I Found East Texas' Little Secret? – Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards

Spencer Bennett — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:32:38 +0000

At least once a year when we go visit our friend Pete and his wife in East Texas, we go to have dinner at Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards. It is the perfect setting for enjoying a nice dinner with one of their fine wines, while overlooking lush grape vineyards.

The Peddler Show Returns to the Midland Center This Weekend

Spencer Bennett — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 23:00:52 +0000

Still brooding over the not-so-great Christmas gift you received this year? The Peddler Show is the place to get over it. The Peddler Show returns this Friday through Sunday to the Midland Center. The show hours are Friday 3-8pm, Saturday 9a-6pm and Sunday 11a-4pm. Admission ranges from $6 for adults, seniors and children 5-11 just [...]

Roxi's DIY Pinterest Mason Jar Gift Ideas

Roxi — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:00:16 +0000

I love this time of year! I get to give gifts to all of my close girlfriends and this year I’m going ‘Pinterest’ presenting! You probably have a ton of mason jars and thats a good thing! Mason jars are the easiest and cutest thing ever to package in! All you really need is ribbon [...]

New Ways to Use Peppers – FOUND!

Spencer Bennett — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:00:11 +0000

Every year for the last five years, I’ve had some voluntary chile piquíns pop up in my backyard. These little peppers are native to the Southwest and behave well in your garden.

KODM/Dominos – St. Jude Fundraiser Today with $3 Pizzas!

Spencer Bennett — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:38:17 +0000

This afternoon from 4-6pm, Lite Rock 98 KODM and Domino’s Pizza in Midland/Odessa, are partnering to sell $3 pizzas with one dollar benefiting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital! In Odessa, the location will be 42nd and Dixie, in Midland, at Illinois and Midkiff Road. Stop by today pick up your $3 pizzas, feed the family and help [...]