Vintage Eats: Irish Soda Bread

Looking for a quick, tasty bread to serve for tonight’s St. Patrick’s Day dinner? This recipe fits the bill. I couldn't believe how simple it was to assemble. It only needed one bowl, a little handmixing, and was ready to pop into the oven in 15 minutes max! I found this recipe in a cookbook... Continue Reading →

Vintage Eats Recipe:  Mom’s 1980 Red Waldorf Astoria Cake

I made this recipe in memory of Mom who would have celebrated her 96th birthday recently. As you can see from this photo, she looked good in the color. I thought creating one of her recipes which she handwrote for my sisters and me (she had beautiful handwriting) in red would be appropriate. I remember... Continue Reading →

Vintage Eats Recipe: 1984 Coffee Tortoni in Chocolate Cups

Today is National Dark Chocolate Day. Having survived one of the worst Januarys, due to weather, I decided to celebrate February and this fairly unknown foodie holiday with a vintage recipe of 40 years ago. Full disclosure: I’m not a fan of dark chocolate. The reason is due to an unfortunate experience I had in... Continue Reading →

Indiana Media Marketplace, Good Place to Learn about Indiana’s Gems

Recently I had the opportunity to attend the Indiana Media Marketplace event in Indianapolis at the State Fair grounds. It was a great opportunity for someone like me who loves to write travel articles and blog posts about our great state to visit with people interested in the same thing. Representatives from Visitor Centers around... Continue Reading →

French Lick Indiana–Eighth Wonder of the World

Working as a freelance writer has benefits. One such occurred when writing this article about French Lick, Indiana, for the Ft Wayne News-Sentinel travel section. My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful three days while discovering this oasis of relaxation and beauty only a few hours from home. We recommend French Lick for a breathtaking,... Continue Reading →

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