The Sunday Dinner: When Meals Were Family Reunions
Sunday dinner wasn’t optional. That’s one of the first things I’ve learned listening to older relatives talk about it. You showed up. Preferably on time. Preferably hungry. Preferably prepared to…
Weird and wonderful history facts — sometimes tied to genealogy, sometimes just delightful rabbit holes worth spiraling into.
Cakes, Pies, and Pride: The Unofficial Currency of Church Socials
Long before social media, neighborhood Facebook pages, or texting someone “you coming?” at the last minute, communities had church socials. And while faith may have brought people through the doors……
The Great Lard Debate: When Fat Wasn’t the Enemy, It Was the Hero of Every Meal
There are certain things that instantly make anyone born after 1960 nervous. One of them is reading a recipe where lard is an ingredient. Suddenly everyone becomes very concerned. Questions…