To reduce the Christmas stress, I’m starting early baking

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Fortunately, the weather has been subzero and still snowing, so we spend more time indoors lately. My son, Bill, and his family have been without power for nearly four days, while he's been sick...

What a difference two days makes!

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Two days ago, Will and I were working in T shirts. I was working in the garden, picking rocks and tilling and he was pouring concrete into the forms for the footing of our...

Q and A: Amish cole slaw, insects and weather, and pickle crisp

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Amish cole slaw I'd love to try your canned Amish cole slaw recipe, but have a question: Should the liquid you pour on the cabbage be heated to boiling? Lynda King Bolton, Massachusetts No, it is not necessary...

We’re above 40 degrees F today

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After a long cold spell, today's sunny warmth is so very welcome! First, let me thank all of you for your lovely prayers and thoughts for us and Javid after his passing last week....

It actually thawed today!

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Okay, so that was after freezing rain. But, hey, rain is better than the white stuff after all winter, (There are rumors of 40 degrees later on this week!) I got a kick out of...