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OORAH! TORRES PROMOTED TO MARINE STAFF SERGEANT IN FORT STOCKTON CEREMONY

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LEFT: Alexis Baquedano, left pins a medal on her best friend April Torres’s uniform Jan. 4 in Fort Stockton during her Marine promotion ceremony in front of the mural at the laundromat at 1500 West Dickinson. Torres, a 2017 Fort Stockton graduate, was promoted to Marine Staff Sergeant.
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Quesabirria tacos

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Tacos are a big deal. People across the globe have added their own twist to a corn or flour tortilla and called it a taco. And while I’m a purist and only believe tacos come in the form of stuffed corn tortillas, some folks may argue that logic. They won’t however argue with just how good an order of quesabirria tacos is.

Quesabirria Tacos

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Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck roast or brisket, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 white onion roughly chopped 5 garlic cloves 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon oregano, 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 cinnamon stick Salt and pepper to taste Beef broth or water Corn or flour tortillas Directions: Season the cubed beef with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, chili powder, garlic, onions, and bay leaves. Add just enough beef brother or water to cover the meat.
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Honey, Mead Me Some Bread

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Bread is one of those staples that will never go out of style, and making your own will always be better for you than buying the pre-packaged varieties at the store. One of the easiest and quickest breads to make is beer bread. This is because there’s no rising to worry about, the beer does all the work for you. And while it may not be great for your waistline, it sure is delicious.

Beer Bread

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Ingredients: 2 2/3 cups flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 12-ounce can of beer of choice Directions: In a large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients and mix well. Add in the can of beer and incorporate all the ingredients.