If you haven’t yet visited the exhibit, “Interwoven,” at Arthurdale Heritage, you must make time to see it. If you have, consider a return visit. This exhibit […]
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‘Fake or Fortune’ fun for fans of British TV, art
Normally I don’t write about TV shows or movies. I watch plenty but typically have nothing interesting to say about it. While not sure this instance is […]
Modern-day party guest leans into 18th-century stays
Recently at a party I chatted with a new acquaintance while she worked on a hand-sewing project. To me, this was normal party behavior. My family members […]
Pondering pie: A brief history of filled-crust desserts
The last few years, I’ve made pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. It was never a staple in our household, until I found a particularly good recipe. This year […]
A brief history of electric cars
Recently, at a social gathering, my significant other was chatting with a friend about electric cars. He tried to pull me into the conversation, but I was […]
Freezing food keeps bellies full after harvest season
Over the last two months I’ve spent a lot of my spare time putting up food. It brings me joy now and through the colder months and […]
Homemade apple cider isn’t easy, but it’s good
We have a bumper crop of apples this year — we’ve harvested many bushels worth and some are still on our trees, ready for picking. I had […]
Cactus gets into the holiday spirit early
You’ve heard of Christmas cactus, and probably Thanksgiving and Easter cacti. But have you heard of Halloween cactus? Probably not, because it doesn’t exist … but I […]
A little chemistry can help cheese melt better
Milk, water, whey, cream, whey protein concentrate, sodium phosphate, milk protein concentrate, 2% or less of annatto and apo carotenal (color), calcium phosphate, cheese culture, enzymes, lactic […]
Live entertainment is out there waiting
The time at home the pandemic forced on some of us, renewed the interests of many in gardening, baking (sourdough especially), keeping chickens, sewing and other slower […]
