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Angie’s Table: Chicken & DumplingsYBy Angie Bridgesay it is October! While I’m fully aware that in this magnificent part of the world we live in that thedate doesn’t necessarily mean a chill in the air, we are hopeful people and just the idea that cooler temps are around the corner are enough for us to celebrate (admit it, you’ve already had a pumpkin spice coffee drink) and cooking heartier one pot meals like stews and soups.Few dishes make my husband happier than a bowl of chicken and dumplings. This Southern favorite comfort food evolved out of necessity and practicality, and I am here for it. Over the years. I have made this dish completely from scratch and enjoyed the process. However, in the spirit of honesty- who has time for all that anymore with your busy jobs and family?I’ve whittled down my recipe for Chicken and Dumplings to a much easier and quick dish that can have you at the table in about an hour without sacrificing any flavor. There are many versions of C&D out there using a few brilliant shortcuts for dumplings like canned biscuits, but I discovered a twist that will floor you (and I fooled my husband!) and I just know you and your family or guests will enjoy.Ciao for Now, AngieEasy San Antonio Chicken & Dumplings You’ll Need: 2 (32 oz.) cartons low sodium chicken broth, 1 rotisserie chicken (picked and hand shredded and set aside), 1 medium white onion, chopped, 3 stalks of celery, chopped, 2 cups frozen peas and carrots, 1 or 2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and chopped (optional but delicious), 2 TBS. poultry seasoning, 2 bay leaves, 6 to 8 HOMESTYLE flour tortillas cut into 4” strips,and salt & pepper to taste.Directions: Heat your soup pot over medium heat, add 1 tsp oil and add the vegetables and spices and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer until vegetables are tender (about 15 minutes), add chicken stir once, and then add tortilla strips, cover tightly (do not peek!) and simmer for another 10 minutes. Serve in a shallow bowl garnish with parsley (optional but pretty) and enjoy.Angie Bridges is ownerof Copa Wine Bar inStone Oak along withher husband, Jeff Bridges. Angie is also the founder of the Taste of the Northside Fiesta event and is the original Queen of the Vine.By StaffDebunking Certain Myths Surrounding Breast CancerMyth: MRIs are more effective than mammograms.The National Breast Cancer Coalition notes that no evidence exists to support the assertion that a magnetic resonance imaging exam is a more effective screening test for breast cancer than a mammogram.The NBCC acknowledges that an MRI can be an effective diagnostic tool when doctors suspect something is wrong. However, the NBCC advises against using MRI to screen for breast cancer since it is more likely to yield a false-positive result than a mammogram. Indeed, the National Breast CancerFoundation identifies mammography as the gold standard for the early detection of breast cancer.Myth: Breast size and breast cancer risk are connected.This myth typically suggests breast cancer is more common in women withlarge breasts. The NBCF notes there is no connection between breast size and breast cancer risk. Breast density, not size, may be associated with a greater risk for breast cancer. The Mayo Clinic notes dense breast tissue refers to the ways breast tissueMyths - continued on page 15Our ServicesIrrigation DesignIrrigation Installation for Residentialand Commercial Maintenance & RepairLandscape Installation Sod Installation Systems Checks12-Month Finance Program www.benitezirrigation.com admin@benitezirrigation.comWant to Talk?TryOur Chat Line!Would you like to chat with someone who will listen with no judgement, just empathy? Silver Connect is a free chat line for adults age 50 and olderOur volunteers would love to listen and offer emotional support, reassurance, resources and opportunities to share life’s experiences. Call Silver Connect today!C h a t L i n e : ( 2 1 0 ) 7 5 6 - 5 5 51Monday-Friday 5pm-9pmSaturday-Sunday 9am-9pm14www.stoneoakhighlights.comOctober 2024