Posts in Celebrations
Walking Austria's "Cheese Road" Is Heaven for Dairy Lovers

Tom Burson takes us to the heights of the Alps, where you can burn calories and devour some of the best cheese in the world. When I read Tom’s article, it transported me to places I haven’t been in quite a few years. I’ve hiked the Tyrolean hills with our Austrian friends from Bregenz for more than three decades and Tom’s article provides even more tips on walking the cheese road!-auf wiedersehenž!

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Reigniting the 80s Potluck 

Julie Johnson’s tips for creating a Memorial Day version of an 80s potluck just may transform your backyard party! Reignite the 80’s with your very own backyard BBQ - Click on Julie’s Applesauce Jell-O with Red Hot Candy recipe and a vintage recipe for Brandy Slush!

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W3 Book Club -“Murder at Spirit Falls”

Teri E. Popp and Laura Chin once again take us behind the scenes of a murder mystery W3 Book Club re-enactment and adventure! Murder At Spirit Falls by Barbara Deese and Dorothy Olson offers the perfect who-done-it for your book club.

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Strawberries- Almost Too Good to Be True

When I think of the strawberry, I imagine it as the prom king or queen. Strawberries give us the good summer feels, but they also pack an impressive health punch.  This luscious berry contains only ~49 calories/cup while bringing an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese and decent amounts of folate and potassium to the table.

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Mill City Farmers Market - May 16th

You can preorder and prepay for easy and efficient shopping this Saturday, May 16th, and/or your favorite vendors will be in-house and ready to share their bounty. Hours for immune-compromised shoppers only are 8-9. All shoppers are welcomed from 9-1. What's in season? Radishes Rhubarb Green onions Asparagus and so much more!

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Road Trip Through Israel-Part Two: The Holy City of Jerusalem—Chapter Two

Teri’s road trip through Israel continues through Jerusalem and the City of David with walks that take you through ancient underground tunnels that housed an aqueduct system that ensured freshwater supply to the Old City of Jerusalem, through the Jerusalem Archeological Park, the Western Wall, and Temple Mount.

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The Earthiness of Dirt

Me. Dirt. Me. Dirt. For several hours. I do not “do” dirt…I used to 20 or 30 years ago…but not now. Someone else grows the flowers I love to arrange in vases. Farmers grew my veggies and I purchased them at one of 3 or 4 farmer’s markets every other week or so. Thinking about dirt.

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Mother's Day Virtual Supper Club

I am very happy to share my Heritage recipes with you. I know Mother’s Day is looming large, so hopefully, these little treasures written on recipe cards, cooking class handouts, or a quick note from a friend, provide you with unexpected ideas for food, beverage, and table ideas. It’s a CELEBRATION, SO NOW START COOKING!!

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