Despite its name, the Italian Cream Cake may have roots in Texas… or is it Canada? It is said that the first record of the Italian Cream Cake was in 1913 in Canada, while the first known publication of the recipe is the Plano News in Texas. It’s believed to have been the creation of an Italian baker who moved to the United States. Whatever the story, the Italian Cream Cake is a classic. Here, Amy Watkins, known for her tasty sweet treats at her Daisy Mae Bakery inside Thompson’s Market in McDonough, shares her version of the classic Italian...
Feeling Renewed
On our recent trip to Costa Rica, my wife and I were eager to escape the daily grind and immerse ourselves in the beauty of my native country. We’d spent the past few days exploring rainforests, relaxing on sandy beaches, and indulging in the local cuisine. But, despite the stunning scenery, the everyday stresses of life back home still lingered in my mind. The morning we were leaving, we decided to take a walk on the beach. We spotted something unusual among the sunrise joggers and people doing yoga. There, weaving his way through, was a man impersonating none other...
Teen Seeks to Mentor Local Youth
When asked his favorite things to do, Austin Dennard is quick to answer with basketball, gaming, and praying for others. A freshman at McDonough High School, he is a leader both on the basketball court and off. Austin spends much of his time reaching out to the youth in the community and encouraging them to join him at the Malachi Project, a local faith-based youth program. Describing himself as a “man of God,” Austin states he would rather be spending time with others at the Malachi Project if he knows he is “changing lives.” Established in 2015 by Pastor Terrell...
An Affinity for Acrylics
Creating art does not come naturally to everyone, but sometimes, the urge to get creative can bring beautiful results. McDonough resident Yasna Grainger has not been an artist her entire life, but she has found a calling in working with acrylic paint. Acrylic, according to Grainger, is “her favorite medium due to its forgiving nature.” Grainger does not only paint with acrylics, however; she also creates mixed media art pieces, junk journals, and works with watercolors. When speaking with Grainger, she stated that she was shocked to be contacted for this article, since she did not consider herself an artist....
A Miraculous Place for a Miracle Young Man
Before he was born, 17-year-old Mekhi Floyd faced life-threatening challenges. His mom, Altovise Floyd, became concerned about a month before...
Beautiful Legacy – Remembering Greg Horton
Greg Horton was not the type of person to seek the spotlight. Somehow, though, it found him. Not in a...
It’s Never too Late to Try Something New
For decades, Amy Iketani toyed with the idea of being a writer. In her early fifties, she decided to go...
Personal Investments
In the process of building financial portfolios, where and how we invest our resources is of great importance. If one...
A Time-Honored Craftsman
Remember the vintage Timex commercial adage “It takes a licking and keeps on ticking”? The same can be said of...
Robo-Writer
(Local 3rd Grade student has“itch” for inventing robots and writing books) By JD Hardin As far back as many of...
My visit to Berry College with the Atlanta School of Photography
During the week, I’m an eye doctor, dedicating my days to helping patients with ocular health. It’s a rewarding profession...
