Bread has been a staple since prehistoric times. Basic bread is very simple: flour, water or some other liquid, and usually a leavening agent of some sort. It’s a worldwide food.

When growing up, summer was the best time. There was no school! Instead. there were trips with an aunt to the Jersey shore, as well as one or two to Forest Park in Chalfont. But maybe the best part …

Several years ago, when I visited my elderly mother, she almost always had a jar or two with a twist lid that wouldn’t budge. I would twist and open it. Time has passed. Now, I’m the one with the …

It’s interesting that a simple conversation with a friend can trigger the memory of an event that happened decades ago.Recently, while a friend and I were discussing the types of pans we use most, …

Like many people, our diets change with the seasons. In cool weather, our lunches generally consist of soups, eggs either boiled or fried, and grilled sandwiches. Now, our lunches often are salads or …