
TEXAS TORNADO CAKE
2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 20 oz. crushed pineapple Topping: ½ cup butter ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 cup sugar 1 cup pecans 1 cup shredded coconut Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 pan with nonstick spray. Stir cake ingredients well. Pour…

HILLCREST VILLAGE APPROVED – by Steve Schneider
Developers anticipate Hillcrest Village, an affordable housing development, will open at 1101 Hillcrest Drive in 2028, it was confirmed after the Hollywood City Commission unanimously approved the proposal. The next step in the process involves getting construction permits. The developer has also committed to giving preference to certain applicants. In an email to Inside Hillcrest,…

MARTY KIAR BROWARD COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
The Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office is responsible for ensuring the fair assessment (value) of all properties and applying all exemptions. We make it our #1 priority to assist all Broward residents in obtaining every tax-saving exemption for which they are eligible. The Property Appraiser’s Office does not set your tax rates, collect property taxes,…

THE SEARCH
– by Aruna Ladva, Brahma Kumaris, London England submitted and revised by Etta Stevens Every human life is, in its own way, a search. Some search for meaning, others for success, others for love, peace, happiness, or simply a sense of belonging. Each person’s search is uniquely shaped by their inner landscape—their experiences, their questions,…

KEEPING BREAD FRESH SAVES YOU DOUGH
As Oprah says, I LOVE BREAD! So why does it betray us? Leave it out and it turns into a brick. Wrap it in plastic? Hello, mold party. Luckily, there are simple tricks to keep your loaf soft, tasty, and fresh, without the plastic guilt. The Problem  Plastic traps moisture – mold city.  Air exposure…

VEGETARIAN TUSCAN WHITE BEAN PASTA
3-4 oz. high fiber rotini or penne 1 TBS olive oil ½ cup chopped onion 1 cup sliced portabella mushrooms 2 tsp minced garlic 1 can cannellini beans (15 oz.) rinsed well and drained 7 oz. jar quartered drained artichoke hearts ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil 1 TBS chopped fresh oregano or 1…

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE 101 – THE SILENT KILLER REVISITED
Nearly half of U.S. adults — and more than 70% of folks over 60, are walking around with high blood pressure. That’s a big deal, because it raises your risk for heart disease and stroke. The scary part? A lot of people don’t even know they have it. High blood pressure is sneaky; it usually…

FROM LISTED TO SOLD: SELLER RULES THAT GET RESULTS – by Cindy Abraham and Brian Gaiefsky, Keller Williams A Team Florida
Know Your Market Today, ninety percent of buyers begin their search online. They carefully study listings, prices, and recent sales, so they arrive extremely informed about current market values. We will always tell you what you need to know, not what you want to hear. Do not choose a realtor based on who is willing…

CARAMEL APPLE CAKE
1 cup high fiber flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp Morton kosher salt, plus more ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional) ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided 1 cup light brown sugar (monk fruit), divided ½ cup granulated sugar (allulose) 1 tsp vanilla extract ½…

STATE OF THE COUNTY – County Commissioner Beam Furr – District 6
Greetings Hillcrest Residents, Fall is rapidly approaching, and while Hillcrest may not see the leaves change color, we should still expect major transformations in the months to come. The Broward County Board of County Commissioners has returned from summer recess and engaged residents in the important process of passing a budget – as detailed below….
TEXAS TORNADO CAKE
2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 20 oz. crushed pineapple Topping: ½ cup butter ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 cup sugar 1 cup pecans 1 cup shredded coconut Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 pan with nonstick spray. Stir cake ingredients well. Pour…
HILLCREST VILLAGE APPROVED – by Steve Schneider
Developers anticipate Hillcrest Village, an affordable housing development, will open at 1101 Hillcrest Drive in 2028, it was confirmed after the Hollywood City Commission unanimously approved the proposal. The next step in the process involves getting construction permits. The developer has also committed to giving preference to certain applicants. In an email to Inside Hillcrest,…
MARTY KIAR BROWARD COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
The Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office is responsible for ensuring the fair assessment (value) of all properties and applying all exemptions. We make it our #1 priority to assist all Broward residents in obtaining every tax-saving exemption for which they are eligible. The Property Appraiser’s Office does not set your tax rates, collect property taxes,…
THE SEARCH
– by Aruna Ladva, Brahma Kumaris, London England submitted and revised by Etta Stevens Every human life is, in its own way, a search. Some search for meaning, others for success, others for love, peace, happiness, or simply a sense of belonging. Each person’s search is uniquely shaped by their inner landscape—their experiences, their questions,…
KEEPING BREAD FRESH SAVES YOU DOUGH
As Oprah says, I LOVE BREAD! So why does it betray us? Leave it out and it turns into a brick. Wrap it in plastic? Hello, mold party. Luckily, there are simple tricks to keep your loaf soft, tasty, and fresh, without the plastic guilt. The Problem  Plastic traps moisture – mold city.  Air exposure…
VEGETARIAN TUSCAN WHITE BEAN PASTA
3-4 oz. high fiber rotini or penne 1 TBS olive oil ½ cup chopped onion 1 cup sliced portabella mushrooms 2 tsp minced garlic 1 can cannellini beans (15 oz.) rinsed well and drained 7 oz. jar quartered drained artichoke hearts ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil 1 TBS chopped fresh oregano or 1…
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE 101 – THE SILENT KILLER REVISITED
Nearly half of U.S. adults — and more than 70% of folks over 60, are walking around with high blood pressure. That’s a big deal, because it raises your risk for heart disease and stroke. The scary part? A lot of people don’t even know they have it. High blood pressure is sneaky; it usually…
FROM LISTED TO SOLD: SELLER RULES THAT GET RESULTS – by Cindy Abraham and Brian Gaiefsky, Keller Williams A Team Florida
Know Your Market Today, ninety percent of buyers begin their search online. They carefully study listings, prices, and recent sales, so they arrive extremely informed about current market values. We will always tell you what you need to know, not what you want to hear. Do not choose a realtor based on who is willing…










