Darlington restaurants put on a good face
By Samantha Lyles slyles@newsandpress.net While inside dining is off the table due to COVID-19 health concerns, several Darlington restaurants are still cooking up delicious comfort food to help see their regulars through this trying time. After all, when has a fried pork chop or sweet potato fries ever failed to brighten one’s day? Two local eateries – Taki’s “Back to the Fifties” Diner and Nick’s BBQ House – are...
Preparing for Taste of Darlington
The Taste of Darlington invites businesses, civic groups, and other organizations to participate in the city’s biggest social event of the year. Use this opportunity to show off your skills in the kitchen with hors d’oeuvres, desserts and other mouth-watering goodies as well as promote your business or enterprise and your commitment to the community. The 2020 Taste will be held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in the garage...
A love story more than 7 decades strong
Editor’s note: This is a reprint of a story about the late Harold King and his wife that the News & Press published in 2018. It was written by Melissa Rollins, then editor of the newspaper. (See Harold King’s full obituary on our Obituaries page). At 93, Harold King has done a lot. Recently though, his biggest milestone was reaching his 71st wedding anniversary with wife, Sara Elizabeth, affectionately called Libba. On Aug....
Jane Windham’s Zucchini Fritters
Our garden is already producing an abundance of squash and zucchini. We have already given away some of our bounty to neighbors and friends, and we’ve had plenty ourselves, even though Leo says that he really doesn’t like squash and zucchini. But when I made these fritters a few days ago, Leo said that he really liked zucchini prepared this way. Here’s what you’ll need to make these fritters: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons...
Jane Windham’s Italian Style Stuffed Chicken Breasts
These stuffed chicken breasts Italian style make a quick fresh and flavorful weeknight meal but are special enough for company. Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a new recipe with you that I think you’ll love as much as we did. Recently I made stuffed chicken breasts Italian style that are so yummy! And if you love Italian food, you’re in for a treat since the The Cooking Housewives are sharing their favorite Italian recipes today...
Jane Windham’s Fried Asparagus with Spicy Dipping Sauce
For several months, we’ve been getting lots of asparagus from the garden and I have made this dish several times. Yes, I know. It’s deep fried. But we have to indulge ourselves occasionally, right? This crispy, crunchy fried asparagus with a spicy dipping sauce is superb! Even folks who say they don’t like asparagus will love this! First, you are going to need about a pound of fresh asparagus. Remove the woody ends of each stalk by...
