Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
American flag on display at the Indiana War Memorial Museum. I’m proud to be an American and I’m proud of our American flag. It is fitting that we should celebrate it on its own special day. An American flag has flown on the front of our home since we've lived here for 31 years. You... Continue Reading →
Leo Scheer served as a naval corpsman (medic) at Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944 Since interviewing 260 World War II veterans over the past 10 years, I’ve had the opportunity to talk with several who were part of that momentous military plan. Leo Scheer’s story has always fascinated me. I met Leo early in... Continue Reading →
I’m delighted to feature a guest host today. Joy Neal Kidney is the author of Leora’s Letters: The Story of Love and Loss for an Iowa Family During World War II. She is the oldest granddaughter of the book’s heroine, Leora Wilson. It is about a family who had five sons in the military during... Continue Reading →
Today is Armed Forces Day. This is a day when we honor all of those who have served or are serving in our American military. Gene Dettmer drove a jeep for an Army officer during WWII. My husband, John (retired Air Force) and I visited Gene Dettmer, a World War II veteran who served in... Continue Reading →
This is a story Mom, Joan Brewer, told me several years ago while sitting in my kitchen. I just about fell off my chair laughing. She and her friend Joyce were young girls when this all happened during the Great Depression. They stayed in contact for many years. Sadly, Joyce has since passed on. This past... Continue Reading →
Eileen McShane and her brother, William suffered hardships like most British people, during WWII. Today, in one of the Facebook groups I belong to that discusses the 1940s, people were asking what others were doing to show appreciation for VE Day. May 8, 1945 -- The date when the war in Europe was officially over... Continue Reading →
May is a big military month – Armed Forces Day happens on the 15th and of course, Memorial Day on May 31st. Margaret Ray Ringenberg served with the Women's Air Service Pilots during WWII. Both are great opportunities to remember what our military has done for our country. But, actually, the whole month of May... Continue Reading →
Frank Bever served with the 95th Infantry during WWII. It’s not often that I get to wish a 100th birthday to one of my wonderful World War II veterans! I met Frank a few years ago while doing research for my book, We Gave Our Best: American WWII Veterans Tell Their Stories. His is one... Continue Reading →
'Journey to Royal' is a new, exciting docudrama that highlights the peril of flight crew members during WWII. Have you seen the new docudrama ‘Journey to Royal’ that was released on Amazon in February? It includes stories of World War II veterans involved in rescues (or their families in some cases). While the film highlights... Continue Reading →
In honor of the time when Christians honor the death and resurrection of Jesus from the dead, I’m posting an article that I hope will bless you and cause you to consider the great gift God gave us in His Son’s willingness to die on the cross for our sins. ** “But we preach Christ... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 