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Lynn Eckerle is the author of the weekly food column The Recipe Exchange along with a blog, Lynn’s Musings From a Deep Well. She loves country cooking, small town living and taking the back roads.
Dear Lynn,
I bought some Cheesy Bread at a bakery up north, but the owner wouldn’t give me his recipe...
Dr. Paul Dake is semi-retired; moved to the Pinconning area to be near family and is submitting articles for the Journal. Dr. Dake has an Undergraduate degree in Physiology and M.D. degree, both from Michigan State University, the latter awarded in 1978; immediately thereafter, Family Medicine...
Have you heard the parable of sowing seed everywhere we go. We have been asked in the bible to spread the good news of Jesus in all places that we go and what we do, from the CEO of a company to a janitor. If we do a good job at whatever our job is and do it with a good attitude, promote...
Walking is one of the best exercises we can do to keep our bodies healthy. Walking is inexpensive and available any time on any day of the week.
You probably have heard that you should exercise for at least 30 minutes daily, at least five days a week. The good news is that all 30 minutes of...
Growing, harvesting and drying herbs is one way to add a taste of freshness to your meals all year. Or maybe you were at the farmers market or the grocery store where there was a sale on fresh-cut herbs, and you bought more than you could use. Plan to preserve the rest.
To harvest herbs, pick them...
There is perhaps no bird more vilified than the Double-crested Cormorant, an ancient creature with a long history of inhabiting the waters of the Great Lakes. Cormorants live almost exclusively on fish, placing them in frequent conflict with fishermen. The question is whether these birds truly...
5 Years Ago (July 2018)
In January 2018, Kawkawlin Township turned 150 years old and the Kawkawlin Township Fire Department turned 70 years old. A joint celebration is planned for July 20-21, 2018 at the Township Hall grounds with many activities planned for the whole family to enjoy.
10 Years Ago...
Lynn Eckerle is the author of the weekly food column The Recipe Exchange along with a blog, Lynn’s Musings From a Deep Well. She loves country cooking, small town living and taking the back roads.
Dear Lynn,
I’m hoping you can help me. I’m looking for a recipe for Black Forest Cake or Pie.
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Dr. Paul Dake is semi-retired; moved to the Pinconning area to be near family and is submitting articles for the Journal. Dr. Dake has an Undergraduate degree in Physiology and M.D. degree, both from Michigan State University, the latter awarded in 1978; immediately thereafter, Family Medicine...
I want to share something I recently learned. The Miracles in the Bible helped the person or situation but also were to spread the good news of Jesus as our Savior. If you are blessed with something now, do you share it with others? Not bragging but telling others in the sense of thankfulness to...