My late husband, James, and I have been designated organ donors for a long time, but I’m not sure we really gave it much thought […]
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My Collection of Homemade Easter Egg Centers
Not much got my Mom down — except what she described as the “dreary stretch” that descended upon The Coal Region in the weeks immediately […]
Goodbye, My Love
How do you say “goodbye” to your everything — husband, friend, constant companion, and full-time caregiver? On Sunday, January 24. 2021 at 2 pm, I […]
Shooflettes (Mini Shoofly Pies)
Nothing says “Pennsylvania Dutch” like Shoofly pie. Whether it’s the wet-bottom or dry-bottom version, you will find this iconic dessert throughout Pennsylvania Dutch country and […]
Pizzelle
When I was growing up during the 60’s and 70’s, it was tradition in my family — and in many families throughout The Coal Region […]
Sour Mushroom Soup (Slovak Machanka)
In the Slovak, Ukrainian, Carpatho-Rusyn Orthodox Christian tradition, sour mushroom soup (machanka or macanka) is a meatless soup served for Christmas Eve Wigilia supper and any time […]