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Gelatin Art — Who still makes chilled gelatin desserts? I got inspired and had the fruit and the patience to chill, layer and chill again and have a little fun.

I made a batch in a tall, clear drinking glass and used a teaspoon to savor a cool, low-calorie treat as the sun set.

Word of the Day — I misunderstood but was still considering the word of day could be a thing. I thought lilapsophobia was an irrational or disproportionate fear of TOMATOES and HURRICANES.

Turns out the first word should be TORNADOES.

I get you. After Rita, etc., we don’t consider our attitudes toward hurricanes irrational at all.

But hurricanes and a great pico de gallo with tomatoes off the vine are truly something to consider with great respect of their power.

Aloe Amazing — Down south folks grow plenty of aloe vera that’s handy for kitchen burns. Need it on the go? Makers say Eclat Aloe Vera Gel, made with the purest levels of aloe, is in a tube ready to supercharge, hydrate, and nourish dry skin. Here is something that sets it apart:

Eclat is formulated at the highest possible concentration – 99.75 percent pure aloe leaf juice, and no diluting water – for prolonged potency. Years ago aloe soothed my worst sunburn ever from a Corpus Christi visit that turned me as tomato colored as my new purse. This new non-sticky formula is a summer must-have.

Grace — If you say grace before meals, you’ll likely enjoy “What Did Jesus Say: The Seven Messages from the Master.” Terry Allan Christian retired as a public speaker and says the Holy Spirit guided him on this book. It’s just what Jesus said, with no comment on the times then or now. It’s that red letter New King James Bible reading but, just Jesus. Can you deal? It’s lightweight as a book, so you can carry it around and reflect. More info is at whatdidjesussay.world.

I’ll be happy to end by quoting Jesus here:

“Peace be with you.”

Darragh Doiron is a Southeast Texas foodie always down for a good read. Reach her at darraghcastillo@icloud.com.