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Amish on the farm | Yarns of Yesteryear | leadertelegram. com
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (451+ words) We English, we outsiders, observe the Amish at work and we may think, I sure don't want to live like the Amish live. Too much back-breaking work with few creature comforts. The Amish take a different view. I am preparing…...
Lovina attends church and a wedding, and spends time with friends
1+ week, 2+ day ago (293+ words) What a beautiful but cold day it is! The sun is shining so b" Supper is over and everyone is retiring for the night. I fri" I can't believe it's already time to pen another column. These weeks fly by…...
A pantry challenge can save you $400 this month
1+ week, 5+ day ago (644+ words) A pantry challenge gains traction as grocery prices remain high, offering households a simple way to cut spending quickly. By focusing on meals made from ingredients already at home, some families report savings of up to $400 in a single month....
Lovina's busy schedule includes church, weddings, and Mother's Day
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (429+ words) Our refrigerator keeps filling up with more wedding invitations. We are sorry we aren't able to attend all of them. Belated congratulations go to niece Anna and Joseph. They were married April 2 in Clare, Michigan. Anna is the daughter of…...
A visit from cousins, and Joe makes a portable garden bed
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (216+ words) Yesterday before I started with laundry Daughter Lovina and eight-and-a-half-month-old Brooklyn came over for a while. Brooklyn was so full of smiles. I figured the laundry can wait and spent time enjoying her. Time goes so fast and these sweet…...
Seaweed gains ground in US kitchens as chefs look beyond sushi
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (493+ words) Seaweed moves beyond sushi rolls and into dishes that you might not suspect. Chefs, food brands and beverage makers are working it into snacks, baked goods and cocktails, using familiar formats to reach a wider audience. That interest in nutrient-dense,…...
How Amish approach the end of life, part I
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (516+ words) Have a yarn to spin for Country Today readers? Send it to matt. milner@ecpc. com. Readers of Country Today may recognize the name Willard T. Mathes. He submitted " Following a Christian life, the Amish see death as God's will and…...
The joys of a family wedding and family night
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (363+ words) On Thursday was the wedding of my great niece Sarah and Samuel in Bryant, Indiana. Sarah is my brother Albert and Sarah Irene's oldest grandchild. The van driver started picking up for the wedding at 5: 30 a. m. He started at daughter Elizabeth's…...
Leave the skin on! Why parsnips don't need peeling (plus more tips)
2+ mon, 5+ hour ago (415+ words) Parsnips and lamb's lettuce are in season at the moment " and make a perfect pairing in the kitchen. (Ariane Bille/BVEO/dpa/TNS) It may resemble a white carrot, but the parsnip stands out with its mildly nutty, sweet and…...
Maple syrup has a special place in rural Wisconsin communities
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (561+ words) Last year students at the Venture Academy worked with Outdoor Education Director Ben Berthiaume in tapping some of the maple trees on the schools property while learning about the process of making maple syrup. In doing so they took part…...