Hand Me A Spoon by Carlene O’Connor

“I’m the fastest spoon player in the world.” That’s the first thing Johnny “Bongos” Horgan said to me when we connected by phone. A Mallow man, (County Cork, Ireland) he’s been playing the spoons since he was a child.

The Right to Write by Mandy Mikulencak

’ve long appreciated Women’s History Month because it gives us the opportunity to honor our foremothers and their words and actions that impact our lives today: Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the suffragettes who ultimately won our right to vote; Margaret Sanger, who championed a woman’s right to...

Idaho Potato Pie

by Lynn Cahoon

I love quiche, but it’s hard to ignore the call of hash browns for a good Sunday brunch.  One day, I decided to mix the two desires into one dish that not only is great for breakfast, but also stores and reheats well for lunch. Especially if you add a green salad to the lunch bag.

Red Velvet for Valentines, Part II by Donna Everhart

In my family we have a cookie baking tradition. Since I can remember, my mother and I have baked at Christmas time, and this has continued with my daughter, and now my granddaughter too. Four generations were in my kitchen this past holiday season...