Growing up with lots of apple trees at our family farm, I've always been a fan of Johnny Appleseed, who also rates as one of our favorite unusual Hoosier historical figures.
Last weekend's weather blessing, which is continuing this week with sunshine and mild temperatures, welcomed special events from east to west for both Catholic Diocese of Gary Bishop Donald J. Hying and Metropolitan Archbishop of Chicago Blase J. Cupich.
Years ago, I did an interview with Don Scheeringa and we talked about his lifetime of farming.
On one of the rare sunny days in the region last week, I met my husband for dinner at Tequila Restaurante.
Pineapple is a favorite tropical fruit not only as a sweet treat, but also a perfect baking ingredient for delicious desserts.
Farmers are a dedicated group who aren't afraid of a challenge, despite the gamble that comes with agriculture.
Earlier this month, I wrote a column mentioning the passing of local baking legend Ida Bruder, 86, of the tiny neighboring town LaCrosse. She died June 25 and lived her entire life on the farm in the same town where she was born to parents Henry and Bertha Heiniger. Throughout her life, she …
Cherry season is short. But it offers a splash of tree-laden fruit flavor and color to summer.
Our family is celebrating my dad's 86th birthday this week.
Two of the important features of this weekly column are the chance to learn something new and a small-town approach to share and exchange information and recipes.
Martha Stewart has often mentioned while she was growing up, she joined her parents and siblings in the basement of their modest Polish family home making homemade root beer to bottle and enjoy for special occasions.
Consumers oftentimes define a REALTOR® as someone who assists in the buying and selling of real estate process. While very true, it’s important to note the integral role a local REALTOR® plays in protecting the real estate industry as a whole.