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The more I delve into vintage community cookbooks, the more I realize how important cooking was…and is…to many people. And, I learn about organizations I never knew existed when I stumble across one of their books. The Woman’s International Farm and Garden Association, Ind had a branch in Trenton,...
The Iowa Newspaper Association is presenting a monthly feature in Iowa’s newspapers, inviting political leaders of each party to offer perspectives on different subjects. This month’s topic: “Local Control vs. State Consistency - How should Iowa balance local control with the need for statewide...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
My twin brother asked if I ever suffer from hallucinations. That was an odd thing to ask.
Why is that odd?
I don’t have a twin brother.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me...
Dear Savvy Senior,
I’m retired and was a victim of identity theft a while back. I’ve already frozen my credit to protect myself, but I recently heard that I can also “lock” my Social Security number. What exactly does that mean, and is it something I should do?
--Recently Scammed
Dear Recently,...
Soupçon actually means a very small amount, a slight trace, or a hint of something.
Meaning and Usage
• Small amount: People use it to describe a tiny quantity of a physical item, like food ingredients (e.g., “a soupçon of salt” or “a soupçon of milk in coffee”).
This definition, according to...
In more than one conversation recently, I have heard discussion of the benefits of honey in improving reactions to local allergens.
Is there truth to that medical claim? Read on below:
Does local honey alleviate allergies?
Spring and fall are peak times of the year for millions of people to...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
Do you ever talk to yourself?
Yes, I do sometimes.
I wasn’t talking to you.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. After her funeral, Lori Bell rode to the cemetery in her...
Dear Savvy Senior,
I’m planning to move later this year to be closer to my youngest son and his family. I’ve lived in the same state for decades, so I’m a little nervous about how this might affect my Medicare coverage. Will I need to change plans or take any special steps to avoid gaps?
--...
The school year has started and the first couple of weeks we really try and get our classroom community organized. From learning names, meeting new friends and getting back into the routine of “School” it is just a super busy time for all of us.
This year we were asked to write an essay for our...
Heartland: “The Best of the Old and the New from Midwest Kitchens” by Marcia Adams (1991, Clarkson Potter Publishers, NYC) is a glossy, full-color cookbook featuring what they consider the Midwestern states. Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin each have a section. Now,...