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Cakes, Pies, and Pride: The Unofficial Currency of Church Socials

  • Post author:Journaling Histories
  • Post published:June 10, 2026
  • Post category:History, But Make It Chaotic

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……

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The Great Lard Debate: When Fat Wasn’t the Enemy, It Was the Hero of Every Meal

  • Post author:Journaling Histories
  • Post published:June 6, 2026
  • Post category:History, But Make It Chaotic

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…

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