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Paige Beck

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Gainesville
As seen in: WCJB-TV (Gainesville, FL), The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Create magic in the kitchen. Loves dogs & chickens. Life is faith,family, friends, art, travel, laughter,wine, honesty.WV native-Florida lifer-News Anchor
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Paige’s Kitchen: Tuna-Bean Salad

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By Paige Beck Verified
| WCJB-TV (Gainesville, FL) Verified
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Whether you need a quick weekday lunch that tastes great or a simple, no-cook dinner recipe for a busy night, this is the perfect solution.
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Paige’s Kitchen: “Anytime” Balsamic Vinaigrette

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By Paige Beck Verified
| WCJB-TV (Gainesville, FL) Verified
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - If there is one thing that can instantly elevate a meal from basic to restaurant worthy, it is a great dressing. Ingredients: Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar: 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard: 1 teaspoon Honey: About a teaspoon or more to taste. Garlic: 1 large minced clove Directions: Combine all ingredients in a small Mason jar. Tighten the lid and shake vigorously for approximately 30 seconds until the mixture looks creamy.
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Paige’s Kitchen: All-Purpose Adventure Dry Rub

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By Paige Beck Verified
| WCJB-TV (Gainesville, FL) Verified
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Meet the rub that does it all! Paige’s Kitchen All-Purpose Adventure Dry Rub is ready for your spice rack! Simple ingredients turn into a big flavor. Enjoy! 1/4 cup Packed Brown Sugar 2 tbsp Smoked Paprika 1 tbsp Coarse Sea Salt 1 tbsp Cracked Black Pepper 1 tbsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Onion Powder 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper Whisk the ingredients together thoroughly, making sure to break down any clumps in the brown sugar.
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Paige’s Kitchen: Quick and delicious paprika butter bean recipe

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By Paige Beck Verified
| WCJB-TV (Gainesville, FL) Verified
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - If you have a can of butter beans and a few pantry items, you can make this dinner dish or an appetizer in less than 15 minutes. This recipe is a family favorite. Enjoy! Ingredients: 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 large clove of minced garlic, minced 1 medium shallot, minced (about 1/4 cup) 1/2 heaping teaspoon mild smoked paprika 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 (15-ounce) can butter beans, drained and rinsed.
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Paige’s Kitchen: Sweet and savory Thanksgiving salad recipe

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By Paige Beck Verified
| WCJB-TV (Gainesville, FL) Verified
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Thanksgiving favorites usually include turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy. And southerners often pile on a few more calories by serving macaroni and cheese and rolls. In the middle of plate overload, a salad can offer your guests and you a colorful and healthy break from the carbohydrate chaos.
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Paige’s Kitchen: Healthy apple snack recipe

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By Paige Beck Verified
| WCJB-TV (Gainesville, FL) Verified
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - This snack recipe is not only healthy but also fun and quick to make. I like to set up a line of bowls containing all your favorite toppings, like you would for ice cream sundaes. But instead, we are using apples. Get daring and try lots of new ingredients. Enjoy! Ingredients: An apple of your choice, sliced thin. I prefer Honey Crisp. A spreadable base. I prefer softened cream cheese or goat cheese. Peanut butter is another good choice. Chopped nuts.
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Paige’s Kitchen: Light strawberries and whipped cream dessert

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By Paige Beck Verified
| WCJB-TV (Gainesville, FL) Verified
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The recent hot temperatures might have you searching for a light dessert. A cool plate filled with fresh whipped cream and ripe strawberries is one way to accomplish that feat. The recipe is very simple. It reminds me of wonderful afternoons spent with friends, swirling strawberries in whipped cream as we shared summer childhood memories. MORE RECIPES: Paige’s Kitchen segments If you don’t want to make homemade whipped cream, you can substitute a can from the grocery store.
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Paige’s Kitchen: Sweet Mini Blueberry Galettes

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By Paige Beck Verified
| WCJB-TV (Gainesville, FL) Verified
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - If pie had a laid-back, effortlessly cool cousin, it would be the galette. These free-spirited, no-fuss desserts are as easy as they are charming. Think of them as rustic, single-crust pies that don’t mind being a little rough around the edges. This show-stopping dessert looks like you spent hours, but really took minutes. The best part? There’s no pressure to make them perfect.
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Paige’s Kitchen: Tasty herbed gnocchi recipe Original

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By Paige Beck Verified
| WCJB-TV (Gainesville, FL) Verified
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - This recipe is perfect for spring. It’s colorful and tasty, and a great way to explore new flavors. It’s also a reminder about starting your own herb garden whether it’s the backyard or a patio garden. Use your favorite herbs in this recipe, and don’t forget the fresh lemon juice. You have several options for thinning your sauce in the blender. Save some of the water from the pot you used to boil the vegetables and gnocchi. It’s a great option.
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Gov. DeSantis appoints new GRU Authority member, general manager confirms

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By ity Board, Paige Beck Verified
| WCJB-TV (Gainesville, FL) Verified
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The newest member of the Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) Authority Board has been appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. GRU General Manager Ed Bielarski confirmed Jack Jacobs was selected to join the board. His appointment fills the seat left open when Bielarski became general manager. A state law created the authority board in 2023 to manage the utility that serves residents in Gainesville and Alachua County.
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Meet the Team

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By Paige Beck Verified, David Snyder Verified, Lisa Sacaccio, Ruelle Fludd
| WCJB-TV (Gainesville, FL) Verified
Skip to content News Team Paige is a native of Princeton, West Virginia, and a graduate of West Liberty University in West Liberty, WV. She's been a member of the WCJB TV20 since 1989. If a picture is worth a thousand words...then I'd probably be out of a job. That's because I write--and read--words as co-anchor of WCJB's 5:00, 6, and 11 pm newscasts. Lisa joined the TV20 team as the morning/noon anchor in May of 2020.
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Mount Vernon's Summer Brand has passion for volleyball

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By Paige Beck Verified
| The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA) Verified
By Paige Beck, Mount Vernon senior MOUNT VERNON — Summer Brand’s love for volleyball started at a young age. A senior setter for the Mustangs, Brand has been involved in the game since third grade. Her mother, Robin Brand, is the junior varsity volleyball coach and the one who encouraged Summer to go out for the sport. “If you have been out for volleyball as long as I have, you have to enjoy it,” Summer said.
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Mount Vernon's Karly Connolly loves showing her horses

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By Paige Beck Verified
| The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA) Verified
By Paige Beck, Mount Vernon junior MOUNT VERNON — Karly Connolly finally arrived in Kansas City, nervous for the weekend but excited about what was to come. And rightly so. A junior at Mount Vernon, Connolly and her mother made the trip to Kansas City last month for the 2018 National Horse Show Competition. She placed third in the national competition. When Connolly and her mother arrived at Hale Arena, where the competition was located, Connolly’s trainer was waiting for her with her horse, Zoe.
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Mount Vernon’s Karly Connolly loves showing her horses

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By Paige Beck Verified, Jessica Carney, Savannah Blake
| The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA) Verified
MOUNT VERNON - Karly Connolly finally arrived in Kansas City, nervous for the weekend but excited about what was to come. And rightly so. A junior at Mount Vernon, Connolly and her mother made the trip to Kansas City last month for the 2018 National Horse Show Competition. She placed third in the national competition. When Connolly and her mother arrived at Hale Arena, where the competition was located, Connolly's trainer was waiting for her with her horse, Zoe.
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