For the love of Chocolate January 27th is National Chocolate Cake Day! I told you last week, chocolate is my first love so, of course, I HAD to make chocolate cake this week! Did you know chocolate wa...

1 cup butter, softened 3 cups packed brown sugar 4 large eggs, room temperature 2 tsps. pure vanilla extract 2⅔ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup baking cocoa 3 tsps. baking soda ¼ tsp. salt 1⅓ cups sour c...

1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1-2 Tbsps. instant espresso powder 2 cups water 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1½ tsps. cinnamon 1¼ tsps. baking soda ¼ tsp. salt...

I recently read an article published by Marlene Geiger, an extension educator for Iowa State University about cashews. I had no idea how they were grown or harvested. I thought I would share this info...

Vian Nursing and Rehab Hello once again and Happy New Year. As I mentioned before we have started crockpot creations and our first recipe was crockpot bread pudding. It was not only easy, but it was d...

“Get Ready, Get Set, SEW” describes the Kozie Quilters for 2023. The Kozie Quilters of Sequoyah County met on Jan. 4 to begin work on quilts that will be distributed in the New Year. They are excited ...

For the Love of Cheese January 20th is National Cheese Lover’s Day! As a cheese lover myself, I HAD to use this week’s column to celebrate cheese! For me, cheese enhances any dish. I will add it to re...

MARK YOUR Announcements of upcoming events for non-profit organizations and events in Sequoyah County may be delivered to Your TIMES in several different ways. They may be mailed to or hand delivered ...

Sallisaw TOPS Monday, Jan. 16, we had eight members weigh in. We had a net loss of 9.2 pounds. Way to go members! Neve had our best weight loss of 2.7 pounds. Great job, Neve! Our chapter has been doi...

Ronald Ronald is our Pet of the Week! Ronald is a bob-tailed Collie mix who is about a 2-years-old. He weighs in at 70 lbs., has been neutered, loves long walks and would love a family of his very own...

8oz cheddar cheese 4 Tbsps. salted butter, room temperature 1 cup all-purpose flour Salt, to taste 1 Tbsp. Paprika 2-4 Tbsps. chilled water Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment pape...

Baked Mac and Cheese 1 16oz pkg. elbow macaroni ½ cup plus 2 Tbsps. salted butter, divided ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp. garlic powder Pepper to taste 4 cups milk 6 cups shredded cheese/cheeses of c...

1lb ground beef 4 Tbsps. butter, divided 1 medium onion, diced 1 cup shredded carrots 1 tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes 2lbs cubed, peeled potatoes (about 5 cups or 4-5 large potatoes) 4 ...

1lb pepper jack cheese, diced into small chunks for easier melting 8oz cream cheese, diced into small chunks for easier melting 1 cup sour cream 1 10oz can original Rotel tomatoes & green chilies, dra...

Birth Proud parents Andrew and April Olsen of Sallisaw would like to announce the birth of their son, Asher Joseph Olsen. Born at 10:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, the baby weighed 6lbs and 15o...

MARK YOUR Announcements of upcoming events for nonprofit organizations and events in Sequoyah County may be delivered to Your TIMES in several different ways. They may be mailed to or hand delivered t...

Bountiful Breakfast Breakfast is very popular around my house. It’s Skip’s favorite meal and he will eat it any day, anytime. Speaking of Skip, he helps me a lot and doesn’t get much credit. So thanks...

This one takes time. Plan accordingly and precook your squash the night before or plan to eat it as a weekend breakfast. It was so good though and a great way to start or end the day. 1 small spaghett...

These directions are per sandwich. Multiply as needed to feed your family. 1-2 large egg, depending on your preference 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter or grease from meat Salt and pepper, to taste 1 bagel of ...

Coffee Cake 2 large eggs lightly beaten 1 cup vegetable oil 1¼ cups milk 1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 Tbsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. salt 1¼ cups packed light brown ...