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, Happy Easter, Sweet Friends! I'm just about to get myself ready and get to church, but I wanted to quickly pop in and give some last minute Easter dinner ideas in case they're just what you're looking for today! Personally, we're not having any big Easter dinner at our house. It's just my husband and I this year, so we're keeping things simple. But, if you've got a big dinner planned with a housefull of people coming, here are some ideas that might be of help... Last Minute...