Anybody that knows anything about me knows how cheap I am. I’ll spend money at the parts store or the junkyard, but not a lot. When we go out to eat, anything over $10 a person makes me uncomfortable.…
Author: Stephanie Adamek
Rusty Relics: The stories this old truck could tell
Like many other motorsports reporters, I’ve always been really tickled to get a really good quote. You never know when or where they will come. One of my favorites came years ago when I was interviewing then-Penske Racing president Don…
Rusty Relics: Barn-Find Treasure
The term “barn find” pops up a lot in old car magazines and in classified ads. I always look at those claims with a bit of suspicion, but I do know of one that is for sure a barn find,…
Rusty Relics: Back in action!
Years ago, a friend gave me a flat bed body that came off a pick-up truck. I didn’t have an immediate use for it, so when my friend Ken Scurry asked if he could have it to put on his…
Rusty Relics: A good trade – a jinx for a favorite
I’ve always been partial to 1969 Ford pickups. My dad bought one from Rufus Prayor when it was a couple of years old. When he got a newer truck, I took over the ’69 and drove it until we hit…
Rusty Relics: New life to an old favorite
At first glance, this rusty old truck might seem to be just another hunk of old iron. In reality, it’s a piece of Fayette County history. According to Travis Hardy, who appreciates old tractors, cars and trucks as much…
Pasta with Collards and Sausage
Pasta with Collards and Sausage – From the kitchen of The Hills! 1 lb spicy smoked sausage, sliced 1 (8 oz.) pkg sliced fresh mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 T olive oil 2 (10 oz.) pkgs frozen chopped collard…
Collard Green Soup
Collard Green Soup – from the kitchen of The Hills! Start with at least 1 qt of pot liquor and some sort of greens (turnip, mustard or collards) – maybe a cup or so. Add ham bone to above. 2…
Italian Veggie Bake
ITALIAN VEGGIE BAKE 8 servings 1/3 c. reduced-fat Italian dressing 1 lge onion, chopped 1 small unpeeled eggplant, cubed 2 med. zucchini, sliced thin 1 lge. red sweet bell pepper, chopped 6 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 c. fresh diced…
Shannon’s Sautéed Squash
Ingredients: 2-3 Yellow Squash 1-2 Zucchini 1 medium Sweet onion 3 T Butter Salt/pepper to taste Old bay seasoning to taste Directions: Slice yellow squash, zucchini and onion thin. Melt butter in skillet. Add squash, zucchini and onion and…