Hello, Reader, Every once in a while, a recipe carries more than just delicious flavor—it carries a memory, a lesson, and a legacy. Today’s feature recipe is one of those. Many years ago, when I was a newlywed, I met a lovely woman named Lynn. She was the wife of my husband’s co-worker, and although we didn’t know each other well at first, she kindly took me under her wing. I didn’t even realize at the time just how much she was teaching me. She gently passed on her homemaking wisdom—from...

Hello, Reader, A few days ago, we came home to a note taped to our door: the city would be shutting off our water today from 9 am to 6 pm. (The reason? Still a mystery!) But let me tell you — that unexpected news kicked my housekeeping into high gear. Last night around 8:30, I flew around the house — bathroom scrubbed, laundry done, dishes washed, and coffee pot prepped. And this morning? I was up early making sure everything was ready for the day without water: pitchers filled, toilets...

Hello, Reader, We recently visited our son and daughter-in-law, who recently welcomed their very first baby (we love being grandparents!). Knowing how exhausting those newborn days can be, I packed up some freezer meals to bring along — and this Tortellini Sausage Casserole was a big hit. It’s hearty, cheesy, and oh-so-easy to throw in the oven at the end of a long day. I even doubled the batch so we could keep some in our own freezer! And, confession - we've already eaten it and LOVED it!...