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Volume 28, Number 7, May 2018 UHV University Commons construction completes milestone Construction on the University the building later in the day along of Houston-Victoria’s new $32 with a small evergreen tree, as is million student center and library tradition during a topping out cer- passed another milestone Wednes- emony. day when a “topping out” ceremo- “We’re happy to arrive at this ny took place, marking the end of point in construction,” said Frank foundation and framing work on Sotelo, senior project manager at the building. BE&K Building Group of Hous- “The UHV University Com- ton. “This building will be a nice mons is going to be one of the addition to an already nice cam- most beautiful buildings on campus.” pus, and we are ready for it to open Groundbreaking on the for our students,” UHV President 80,124-square-foot, three-story Vic Morgan said during the cer- University Commons took place in emony. April 2017, and the building is ex- Representatives from the UH pected to be completed by January System, UHV, BE&K construc- in time for the start of the spring tion, Gensler architecture firm and semester. Although most of the construction workers each signed building will be ready by October, a piece of galvanized steel decking the library needs to move into the that was put in place on the roof of See UHV, pg. 10 This rendering shows what UHV University Commons will look like once it is completed. Contributed art. Celebrating el Cinco de Mayo in Texas IN THIS ISSUE by José Antonio López extended family living in Mexico, Spain...... pg 3 General Ignacio Zaragoza and volunteered to help them in Happy Cinco de Mayo, Victoria, Seguín, born and raised in nearby their time of need. Texas! This annual Mexican cele- Goliad, led the Mexican army that Indeed, besides General Zarago- Noticias...... pg 4 bration recalls the Battle of Puebla defeated the French forces of Gen- za, there is much more that unites on May 15, 1862, commemorating eral Charles de Lorencez. More- early Victoria and the adjoining Miss Texas...... pg 5 the Mexican Army’s victory over over, General Zaragoza’s army in- Mexican state of Nuevo Santander the French Army. However, if cluded many Tejanos. Why? (Tamaulipas). Hopefully, the fol- Charlando...... pg 6 Texas was already part of the U.S. That’s because in 1862, Texas lowing history details will help on that date, why do we celebrate had been in the U.S. for only four- Victoria Advocate readers to learn the event here in Texas? Actually, teen years. As a result, Tejanas more of the seamless history of La Cocina...... pg 11 Cinco de Mayo. Contributed photo. there’s a logical answer. and Tejanos had immediate and See CINCO, pg. 9 2 — Revista de Victoria, May 2018 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Local newspaper editor exposed

ria, Texas. It was close to midnight and she was waiting on a bench for a person who had information for her. While she was waiting, all of a sudden she saw a bird flying from behind the courthouse, but upon closer look she thought it was a plane. It was dark, but there was no question, it looked like Su- perman as it passed by. He was wearing blue with a red cape. We had a few reports dating back several years, but all investigations resulted in dead leads. This time, I launched an investiga- tion into the information we had. This was one too many sightings, and we need to know if there is a Superman among us. I thought I would start in Kan- sas where Clark Kent, alias Super- man, was from, then proceed to the Daily Planet in Metropolis. I know he worked as a newspaper reporter, so I called them to get the Superman art aka Chris Cobler. Contributed photo. run down. Talked to a Mr. Olsen, who had worked there for many a by Jamie Raya want to give me her last name; she year, and knew the scoop. Asked sounded desperate. Her first name him if Mr. Kent still work there, My father, Santiago, is a news- is Clara, said she didn’t want the and he said “No”. According to paper man and I am following in public to know who she is, but had Mr. Olsen, “He quit about 13 years his footsteps. This is my first pub- very sensitive information to give ago, changed his name and want- lished article, and I hope the As- to me if I would use it. Accord- ed a new start. Apparently when sociated Press picks this up. ing to Clara, it was March 23rd, a Lex Luther was locked up for life Got a call from a person that few weeks ago, that she was at the and Clark Kent exposed, things wanted to talk to me but did not DeLeon Plaza in downtown Victo- got a little slow for him. Clark Kent married his girlfriend, Lois and moved somewhere maybe in Texas.” I made several inquires to nu- merous newspapers in Texas to see where it would get me. After calling about every newspaper in Texas, I got nowhere. I thought surely I would get a lead. I would ask if they had anybody working there from Kansas and probably a fan of the Jayhawks, who happen to be blue and red colors just like Superman. I would also ask for a husband and wife team. Finally a big break, I just happen to read and see a picture of some- body with a Superman t-shirt do- ing volunteer work for the United Way in Victoria. Superman also would often do good things for his community. Most important the person is from Kansas, a journalist and upon further investigations his wife had a journalism background. This sounded far too coincidental. Superman is from Kansas, married to Lois Lane, a journalist. See EDITOR, pg. 5 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, May 2018 — 3 VC student selected to study this summer in Spain

“Whenever we get to Spain, opportunity,” said VC Foundation we’ll have an introduction, and Executive Director Amy Mundy. they will walk us around the city,” “She has worked hard to qualify Zelaya said. “Then on Monday we for the program, and we are look- will start classes. The classes will ing forward to hearing about her run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.” experiences when she returns.” Zelaya, who was a recipient of “I definitely want to thank the last year’s What’s Your Story? VC Foundation and Pam Neuman Scholarship for her winning es- for helping me out through this en- say, will have the opportunity for tire process,” Zelaya said. Victoria College’s Norma Zelaya was one sightseeing in Segovia, La Alberca The Federal TRIO Programs of 25 students nationwide chosen to participate in the Keith Sherin Global Leaders and Pena de Francia to learn about are designed to identify and pro- Program in Spain on June 1-30. Spanish history, culture and art. vide services for individuals from Victoria College KEY Center disadvantaged backgrounds. The Director Pam Neuman nominated KEY Center is a TRIO Student Norma Zelaya wasn’t expecting Zelaya for the trip. Zelaya was Support Services program that this upcoming summer to include notified in February that she was promotes participation in postsec- a trip of a lifetime. chosen. ondary education by encouraging The Victoria College student is “We are so proud of Norma, and intellectual growth and social de- one of 25 students nationwide se- I can’t think of anyone who could velopment. lected to participate in the Keith better represent Victoria College, “I’m a first-generation college Nicholas Amaya - General Manager Sherin Global Leaders Program the KEY Center and our TRIO student, so it was a little bit dif- on June 1-30 in Spain. program better than she,” Neu- ficult for me to get started as far Funeral Pre Planning Agent “I wanted to cry because it was man said. “We have seen Norma as the college process goes,” said so amazing,” Zelaya said. “I have work hard to achieve her academic Zelaya, who wants to enter Vic- 361-827-5215 never travelled abroad. I have nev- goals, and it is fitting that she is re- toria College’s Physical Therapist Affordable • Compassionate • Dignified er flown before. I am excited and warded for her hard work.” Assistant Program. “But a lot of 706 E. Crestwood 827 W. Austin slightly nervous.” The Victoria College Founda- the people here at the KEY Center Zelaya will fly from Austin tion is covering most of Zelaya’s helped me out with my advising, Victoria, TX 77901 Pt. Lavaca, TX 77979 to New York to Madrid on May tuition for her studies in Spain. my major, and what I planned to 361-575-3212 361-552-2300 29 and join 24 other current and “The Victoria College Founda- do.” [email protected] former TRIO participants for a tion is honored to partner with the For information on VC’s KEY www.AngelLucysFuneralHomes.com month-long study of Spanish lan- VC KEY Center to help Norma Center, call (361) 582-2414 or guage and culture at the University take advantage of this amazing email [email protected]. of Salamanca. 4 — Revista de Victoria, May 2018 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com

por Gloria Rivera para ir, si quieren un momento la Plaza de San en el verano y en el tranquillo, eso sería entre noviem- Auditorio en el invierno. VATICAN – Para aquellos de ust- bre, y febrero. ¿Para ver al Papa? La audiencia comienza a las edes que quieren visitar la Ciudad Todos los miércoles, el Papa 10:30 AM. La segunda se abre del Vaticano, el mejor momento celebra una audiencia pública en alrededor de las 8:00 AM y 8:30

Kim Jong-un. Contributed photo.

AM. lias en las tiendas en línea. La pro- ENGLAND – Recientemente, la hibición se produce cuando China Reina Isabel cumplió 92 años. Ella y el Vaticano intentan negociar un anunció a los Jefes de Gobierno de acuerdo sobre el nombramiento de la Commonwealth que nombren a obispos. su hijo, el Príncipe Carlos, como SINGAPORE – El Presidente su sucesor durante una reunión ofi- Trump va para Singapore para una cial en el Palacio de Buckingham. junta con Kim Jong-un en junio. El Príncipe Carlos es el primero ENGLAND – El Príncipe Harry de una larga lista de herederos del y Meghan Markle se casan muy trono. pronto. El papa y mama de ella ya NORTH KOREA – El presidente están en Inglaterra para la boda. Donald Trump dijo que tres pri- SYRIA – Siria esconde objetivos sioneros de los Estados Unidos militares después de la amenaza de fueron liberados de Corea del los Estados Unidos. Norte y se dirigieron a sus hogares. ITALY – La canciller alemana, Trump dio la bienvenida a los Angela Merkel, dijo que Europa estadounidenses a los Estados necesita hacer más para poner fin Unidos. a la guerra en Siria. KENYA – Decenas de personas USA – Kim Jong-un, Donald están desaparecidas después de Trump entre los favoritos nobel de unas tormentas lluviosas en Kenia. Premio de la Paz, dice la agencia CHINA – China prohíbe las bib- de apuestas del Reino Unido. www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, May 2018 — 5 Garcia sisters qualify for Miss Texas Pageant the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses, and air transpor- tation to compete in the national pageant at Disneyland in Califor- nia. She will also tour Hollywood and has the chance to represent the great state of Texas for one entire year. Miss Garcia’s activities include competing in pageants, volleyball, basketball, and soccer. She also enjoys music, crafts, playing with her friends and riding her bike. Miss Garcia’s sponsors include Prestige Painting. Miss Ryley Jo Garcia, age 6, qualifies as a state finalist in the National American Miss Texas Ryley Garcia. Contributed photo. Rosalie Garcia. Contributed photo. Pageant to be held June 15-16, 2018 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Miss Rosalie Bea Garcia, age 7, nia. She will also tour Hollywood Houston, Texas. qualifies as a state finalist in the and has the chance to represent the The pageant is held for girls National American Miss Texas great state of Texas for one entire ages four through eighteen in five Pageant to be held June 15-16, year. different age divisions. The newly 2018 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Miss Garcia’s activities include crowned Miss Texas Princess will Houston, Texas. competing in pageants, basketball, receive a $1,000 cash award, the The pageant is held for girls and soccer. She also enjoys music, official crown and banner, a bou- ages four through eighteen in five dancing, playing with her friends quet of roses, and air transporta- different age divisions. The newly and riding her bike. Miss Garcia’s tion to compete in the national crowned Miss Texas Jr. Pre-teen sponsors include Prestige Paint- pageant at Disneyland in Califor- will receive a $1,000 cash award, ing.

identify him, and hopefully we can , from pg. 2 EDITOR ID the person. I took the picture to the lady Please look at this picture, he named Clara so that she would is suspected of being Clark Kent, identify the individual. After a.k.a., Superman. looking at the picture, she could Questions to ask: 1. Is he from not give a positive ID. Clara said, Kansas? 2. Is he a blue and red “From where I was sitting, I could fan? 3. Does his wife have a jour- see him flying but his features nalist background? 4. Have you were not very clear. It looks like Ambassador Court Celina Yoast Chris Co- ever seen him next to Superman? the same person, I am almost sure bler and Jennifer Rayburn. Contributed And 5th. Is he weak around kryp- of it.” photo. tonite? If you can answer 4 of the I contacted an artist to draw 5 questions correctly, we could match. We put the sketch out to a sketch of the person Clara saw have our Superman. flying to see if we could make a the public to see if anybody can 6 — Revista de Victoria, May 2018 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com

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¡Hola, el mes pasado se fue muy Pues se ve muy bien el William pero ella canta muy bien. La canta pronto! siempre. esta canción en You-Tube cantada William Levy dice, “Yo no soy ¿Qué tal, Willie? ¡Estás muy por él, Charlie Zaa. guapo…lo que soy es seguro de mí bien! Hace mucho tiempo que mu- mismo!” Uno de los cantantes muy bien rió Pedro Infante. Pero gente por mucho tiempo y todavía dicen que murió hace poco. Él fue un actor y cantante y lo hizo tan bien. Edith Gonzales regresa a las novelas. Va a ser el papel de villana. Ella estuvo enferma del cáncer hace tiempo. Pero ahora se ve bien y está trabajando como a ella le gusta. Angelique Royer se está prepa- rando para hacer una nueva telenovela muy pronto. Tienen hace tiempo no ha hecho una novela William Levy. Contributed photo. ahora pronto. Pedro Infante. Contributed photo. José José esta todavía en el hos- es Charlie Zaa. Canta una can- pital porque se reporte que este asilo con visitas control roladas. ción, “Nuestro Juramento.” Es crítico y que está en agoniza. Él está muy enfermo. una canción desde hace tiempo, José José está recluido en un Jaime Moreno estuvo casado See CHARLANDO, pg. 7 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, May 2018 — 7

Victoria Ruffo. Contributed photo.

Emilio Salinas y Ludwika Paleta. Contributed photo.

su esposo está en una secta que no CHARLANDO, from pg. 6 es nada bueno. con Olivia Collins por un tiempo La gente dice que la separación vera ahora están separados. Él de Angela Vale su esposo esta la dice que Olivia era violenta. separación de ellos es extraña. El Hollywood actor Michael ¿Pero por qué? Douglas está en terminal y le dan ¡Hay un rumor que Victoria nomas 6 meses de vida. Ruffo quiere ser el papel en una Ludwika Paleta y su esposo telenovela como la villana! Hace Emiliano Salinas ahora están en un año que ella reporto esto. mal tiempo ahora. Se reporta que ¡Hasta pronto!

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In a perfect world, ing a crime on video and it being the alarm sign, prom- too blurry to identify the suspect. inently displayed in Should burglars ignore any of the front yard should your other security measures, an- be enough to deter a other recommended tip is to have burglar but it works a detailed inventory of your valu- only if the burglar ables. When investigating thefts makes the effort to or burglaries, officers will ask for read it. It certainly the brand, model (name or num- Be protected with a comprehensive security system. doesn’t hurt though. ber) and value of the stolen items. Contributed photo. Camera systems Officers will also ask for a serial are a potential deter- number, owner applied number, by Officer John Turner rent as well, but like and damage; whatever may distin- the alarm sign, they must be seen guish your particular item from the I’ve been a police officer for to be effective. The main benefit of millions of others made just like it. quite a while. I’ve investigated a camera system is suspect iden- They also come in handy for insur- thousands of burglaries and spent a tification. If you can positively ance claims. lot of time talking to people about identify a suspect, it makes pros- One argument against home burglary prevention and home ecution much more likely. If bur- security that we hear at almost security. It wasn’t until my home glars see the cameras and decide to every presentation is “it’s never was burglarized that I was able to move on to an easier target, that’s happened to me before”. Well, our truly understand the victim’s per- just a bonus. Also, many camera houses don’t burn down everyday spective. systems allow you to access a live but we have fire extinguishers and A few years ago we got an alarm view from your smart phone or smoke detectors, we don’t get into system because several acquain- computer. accidents everyday but we have tances had their homes burglar- If you get a call from your alarm insurance and wear seatbelts (or ized. If nothing else, it provided a company advising you of activa- should) when we drive. little peace of mind. Even though, tion, you can immediately check We don’t prepare because some- the alarm didn’t keep burglars your camera system to view any thing bad does happen every day, from entering our house, it sure activity at your home. If it’s being we prepare because something bad got them out in a hurry. Had we burglarized, you’ll be able to ad- may happen. For those who may not had an alarm system, they vise responding officers what you be curious, a burglary (residential, could have cleaned us out. see (suspect or vehicle descrip- commercial or vehicle) is reported Here’s a terrible thought. What tions, etc), all without leaving the on essentially a daily basis in Vic- if you come home while burglars safety and comfort of wherever toria. are inside your house? Most peo- you may be. John Turner is a Crime Preven- ple, even criminals, don’t want to One suggestion I can offer on tion Officer with the Victoria Po- go to jail. If you get between them choosing a camera system is to get lice Department. For information and their escape, you have no idea one with the highest possible reso- on home security or other crime what they may do to get away. An lution during playback. There is prevention topics, he may be con- alarm system may prevent this. nothing more frustrating than hav- tacted at 485-3808.

Dinner & Dance June 10, 2018 4 p.m.-9 p.m. $12 Presale per person Includes meal at 3:30 p.m.-6 p.m. $8 at the door Dance only! www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, May 2018 — 9 Catholic priest and leader of Mex- Guadalupe Victoria government’s Zaragoza! of several books. His latest is ico’s September 16, 1810 indepen- friendship by calling Mexico the About the Author: José Antonio “Preserving Early Texas History dence movement.) most benevolent country in the “Joe” López was born and raised (Essays of an Eighth-Generation Padre Hidalgo was so beloved world toward immigrants. in Laredo, Texas, and is a USAF South Texan), Volume 2”. Books by La Bahia citizens that in 1829 In summary, why is it that we Veteran. He now lives in Univer- are available through Amazon. Alcalde (Mayor) Rafael Manchola celebrate el Cinco de Mayo in sal City, Texas and is the author com. received approval to rename the Victoria, Goliad, and elsewhere in town. However, the name “Hi- Texas? In two words, Family Val- dalgo” was already taken. Unde- ues. That is, Tejanos throughout terred, he and local officials rear- the state answered the call of duty ranged the letters without the H to to join Goliad native son, General spell “Goliad”. Zaragoza, and extended family Incidentally, Goliad was the at the 1862 Battle of Puebla. By site of the first Battle of Goliad in the way, some of those family 1813, fought by Tejanos, Native bonds are as strong today as they Americans, and Anglo volunteers were then. In the final analysis, José Antonio López. Contributed photo. against the Spanish Army. In fact, it was the right thing to do for all it was the second of five battles the right reasons. ¡Viva el Cinco CINCO, from pg. 1 and is remembered as the make-or- de Mayo! ¡Viva Victoria! ¡Viva break victory for Mexico’s Army Goliad! ¡Viva el General Ignacio this great place we call Texas. of the North (First Texas Army) For starters, both Victoria and under the leadership of Lt. Colonel Goliad share similarities in the José Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara, way each town was named. Vic- the first President of Independent toria was named after Guadalupe Texas, April 6, 1813. Victoria, President of Mexico What about other Texas con- (1824-29). His battle cry at the nections with Mexico? Texas 1812 Battle of Oaxaca against the was born in 1691 when Domingo Spanish Army was “Va mi espada; Terán de los Ríos was named its en prenda voy por ella.” (There first Governor. In fact, there were goes my sword; as a pledge, I’m over 30 Spanish-surnamed Texas going after it.) His encouraging Governors from 1691-1821. words motivated his men to follow Also, at the time Victoria was him across a stream marking the settled in 1824, Texas was part battle lines and won the contest! of Mexico’s interior provinces, Shortly after, the young military including sister states of Nuevo officer, José Miguel Fernández Santander (Tamaulipas), Nuevo Félix, changed his name to Guada- León, Coahuila, Sonora, Chihua- lupe Victoria, crediting his victory hua, Nuevo México, and Califor- to La Virgen de Guadalupe. As nia. It was this arrangement that proof of the high esteem Mexican welcomed Stephen F. Austin to citizens in Texas regarded their Texas. In 1829, Austin lauded the leader, Martín de León’s 1824 land grant petition was formally named “La Villa de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de Jesús Victoria”. Adding to the bond between VICTORIA COUNTY Victoria and Nuevo Santander is TAX SALE the fact that Bernardo de León, Martín de León’s father, headed one of José de Escandón’s ini- tial Las Villas del Norte pioneer families. Moving from Queretaro, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 they established the new colony of Nuevo Santander. Later, in 1825, Martín and Patricia de la Garza de At the Front Door of the Victoria County Courthouse León’s colony included families from Nuevo Santander (Tamauli- pas). As for Goliad, it was first established in 1722 as La Bahia, mak- For Tax Sale Information contact ing it part of the earliest Spanish Mexican presence in Texas. Later, LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP at: in 1749, Count José de Escandón (361) 573-9666 or moved the presidio and mission to Goliad’s present location by the www.LGBS.com San Antonio River. (Named after Padre Miguel Hidalgo, a Roman 10 — Revista de Victoria, May 2018 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com directly across from the UHV Uni- Dahlstrom, senior director of the , from pg. 1 UHV versity Center. The first floor will VC/UHV Library. “We will have new building between semesters include a food court; a market with more study rooms and more places to avoid a disruption of services a coffee bar featuring Starbucks for them to be able to work collab- to UHV and Victoria College stu- coffee and grab-and-go food and oratively.” dents and faculty. convenience items; a Barnes & The third floor will house the In addition, a project that will Noble bookstore; a video game Victoria Regional History Cen- allow UHV to reduce the num- area; a multipurpose room with ter, offices, meeting rooms, study ber of traffic lanes on Ben Wilson seating for up to 250 people; and spaces and the most-used books Street in front of the University study and lounge areas. The food in the library’s collection. The Commons must be started to allow court will feature Chick-fil-A and remainder of the collection will students and employees to safely Asado, a Latin American fast-food be stored off-site and retrieved as cross the street. restaurant serving design-your- needed. A deck on the third floor Jay Lambert, vice president for own tacos, burritos, ensaladas, rice will have an outdoor seating area UHV Student Affairs, said he is bowls and tortas. The food court that overlooks the rest of campus. excited about University Com- will have space for a third restau- Alvaro De La Cruz, the 2017- mons for both the students and rant that will open once student 2018 UHV Student Government employees. enrollment is larger. Association president, cannot wait “The University Commons will “The new University Commons for the University Commons to completely change how we serve will bring a real ‘wow’ factor to the open so that he can enjoy it before students, how they connect to the campus,” said Wayne Beran, UHV he graduates in a year. university and their general sense vice president for administration “UHV is growing, and this will of belonging,” he said. and finance. “When prospective give us more room to host univer- The new building is located on students come and tour campus, sity events,” he said. “The Univer- the east side of Ben Wilson Street, it’s going to be a place where they sity Commons is just going to be a want to hang out.” fun place for students to hang out.” The second floor will have In February 2015, UHV students space for the university’s Student living within a 50-mile radius of Success Center, Student Life & Victoria voted on whether to fund Services, and offices for the UHV the student center. More than 80 Student Government Association percent voted in favor of the fee, and other student organization of- and then a few months later, the fices. The new library, known as Texas Legislature approved a bill the Learning Commons because of allowing for the student fee assess- its modern feel, will include pub- ment. The fee first was assessed in lic computers, circulation and ref- fall 2015. That year, the Legisla- erence desks, and a makerspace, ture also allocated $60 million to an area that offers library patrons UHV in construction bonds for an opportunity to create materi- academic expansion and land ac- als. The makerspace could include quisition. A portion of that money a small recording space, media is funding the library inside Uni- conversion area and specialty versity Commons. electronics such as a 3-D printer, Go to www.youtube.com/ a large-format printer and a plan- watch?v=b-nzisSnCwQ to see a etary scanner. flyover video of what the Univer- “The new Learning Commons sity Commons will look like once will allow us to serve both UHV it is finished. and VC students better,” said Joe www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com Revista de Victoria, May 2018 — 11

let. Cook 1 minute or until spinach until tender; drain. 2. In a 12-inch with spinach leaves. Arrange to- just begins to wilt. Remove spin- skillet cook and stir garlic and 1. For dressing, combine the olive matoes on platter. Shake dress- ach from skillet. Add lemon juice, thyme in butter over medium or salad oil, vinegar, green onion ing well; drizzle over tomatoes. garlic and butter to hot skillet. heat for 1 minute; add potatoes. or chives, basil, sugar, mustard, Sprinkle crumbled cheese on top Cook and stir over medium heat Coarsely mashed potatoes. Stir in and salt in a screw-top jar. Cover of tomatoes. Sprinkle with pepper. until butter melts. Cook and stir 1 buttermilk, ½ teaspoon salt, and and shake well. Chill, if desired. Makes 6 servings minute more. 4. Slice salmon and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Fold in 2. To serve, line a serving platter divide among 4 plates. Add ravioli fontina cheese, half of the Parme- and spinach; pour pan juices atop. san, and the blue cheese. Evenly Serve with lemon wedges and pass spread in baking dish. 3. In small Parmesan. Makes 4 servings. bowl combine remaining Parme- Salmon and ravioli. Contributed photo. san, panko, Italian seasoning and TUSCAN CHEESE POTATO BAKE oil; toss with a fork to combine. SALMON AND RAVIOLI 2 lbs. red potatoes Evenly sprinkle over potato mix- 1 (9-oz. pkg.) refrigerated four 3 or 4 cloves garlic minced ture dish. Bake for 20 minutes cheese ravioli 1½ teaspoon snipped fresh thyme or until bubbly and top is golden. 1 lemon or ½ teaspoon dried thyme, Sprinkle with snipped fresh pars- 2 (6-oz.) skinless, salmon fillets crushed ley. Makes 8 to 10 servings. Salt and ground black pepper ¼ cup butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1-cup buttermilk FIVE-TOMATO SALAD 1 (6-oz. pkg.) baby spinach 4 oz. fontina cheese shredded (1 2 tablespoons olive oil or salad oil 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced cup) 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons butter 4 oz. Parmesan cheese, finely 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green Shredded Parmesan cheese shredded (1 cup) onion or snipped fresh chives 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese 2 teaspoons snipped fresh basil or 1. Cook ravioli according to pack- ½ cup panko (Japanese-style ½ teaspoon dried basil crushed age directions; drain. 2. Mean- bread crumbs) 1-teaspoon sugar while, half lemon. Squeeze juice ¼ teaspoon dried Italian season- ½ teaspoon Dijon-style mustard from half one half of the lemon; ing, crushed ¼ teaspoon salt Spinach leaves cut remaining half into small 1-tablespoon olive oil 3 Roma tomatoes sliced wedges. Set lemon juice and lem- Snipped fresh parsley (optional) 2 medium red tomatoes sliced on wedges aside. Rinse salmon; 1 medium yellow tomato sliced pat dry. Sprinkle with salt and pep- 1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Lightly ½ cup red cherry tomatoes, halved per. 3. In a large skillet heat olive grease a 2-quart square baking ½ cup yellow cherry tomatoes, oil over medium heat; add salmon; dish; set aside. Scrub potatoes; cut halved cook for 6 to 8 minutes until salm- in 1-inch pieces. In large sauce- ½ cup crumbled feta, Gorgonzola, on just flakes, turning once. Re- pan cook potatoes in lightly salted or blue cheese (2 ounces) move salmon; add spinach to skil- boiling water 12 to 15 minutes or Freshly ground black pepper 12 — Revista de Victoria, May 2018 www.RevistaDeVictoriaTx.com