Like many of you, it is my favorite time of the year. Campfires, hayrides, pumpkin and apple ‘everything’, you just cannot beat the fall season! My...

Early Fall Rum Cake? Why not, tis the season! The cooler temperatures are definitely an incentive for a return to baking.Time for creativity, and...

As we grieve this heartbreaking loss, we do so with the assurance of faith: Charlie Kirk is present with the Lord. The conservative movement and...

There’s still a bit of time to prepare a few more fresh sweet corn dishes. I’m married to a man who loves corn, in about any dish. The Fiesta corn...

We really have to stop meeting like this. Once again, I’m in my kitchen nook with a cup of decaf in my hand. Reflecting a bit on the past week, and...

This column began with a good cup of decaf, (it is late in the evening) and a day of total rest. I can’t say I accomplished a great deal over my...

It’s a Sunday afternoon, and I once again find myself picking chickens. That is taking roasted hens and pulling the meat from the bones and then...

Grandma Betty’s Taco Salad Casserole was always a hit when the grand kids came to visit. In typical rural style this easy peezy recipe can be...

Frozen treats are a welcome indulgence when temperatures rise. Ice cream, gelato and other cold treats can quickly cool a person down on a hot...

Watermelon is widely considered a summertime treat that's particularly refreshing on a hot day. A staple at backyard barbecues, watermelon makes a...

I had all kinds of plans last week to freeze sweet corn for the winter months. None of it made it to the freezer! We had company, I cooked the...

Every time I have this big list of what I’m going to get accomplished over the weekend, something pops into play .Bumping my well-slayed attack...

Eating cleaner, that’s what you’ll find as the focus in this weeks column. From a personal standpoint this is how I enjoy food the most. What does...

Macaroni and Cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy with radishes, rice pudding, egg nog, chocolate chip cookies, and egg salad are just a ‘few’ of my...

It’s been a very memorable week at our home. It all began with our son and his best gal taking possession of their home in Cape Fair, Missouri....