This week I have the material for 5 stories, and I have to put it into one so I have to be short on everything I write. Last week I backpacked a section of The Ice Age Trail in Taylor County near Rib …

This past weekend I was able to get together with a group of friends. We always enjoy laughing, catching up, and of course eating.  A friend of mine made an awesome bagel dip and I just had to …

Hello friends, This week I found the perfect place for you to explore if you would like to do a day hike or multiday trek with a backpack. Read on to get the scoop! This would be one of those …

Snickerdoodle Coffee Cake 1/2 cup butter 2 cups sugar 2 eggs, separated 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups flour 2 level teaspoons baking powder 1 cup milk Topping: …

Hello friends, A man would be a fool to admit in front of friends and his wife at a party that the happiest he is in a years’ time is when he is at deer camp and on an annual fly in …

6 slices bacon, diced 6 potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon minced parsley 1/8 teaspoon paprika …

Hello friends, If you are talking about family traditions I have one for you. Back in 1982 my Dad the late Robert Walters, my brother Mike Walters, our family friend Elmer Schlief and myself did …

Taco Stuffed Shells 16 jumbo pasta shells 1 pound ground beef 1 package taco seasoning mix 1 cup water 1 (16 oz) can refried beans 1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese …

Hello everyone,   This week I, Selina, am taking over the column to fill you all in with recent life updates and new developments in my education/professional development. Today my Dad flew …

Magic Chocolate Pudding 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons butter, melted, plus extra for greasing 2 …

Hello friends, One year ago today, I lost my best friend, future wife as well as fishing, gardening, and hunting partner Michelle Chiaro to a Sepsis infection which was undiagnosed and took her …

Agriculture continues to grow and evolve. Sixteen and twenty four row corn planters have largely replaced the old four and six row planter. The majority of our state’s hay crop is no longer …

I did my best to keep it from happening. I kept my eyes closed tight. I put the pillow over my head and I prayed. Nothing helped. Morning still came. How can a night speed by so quickly? Sleeping in …

Homemade Spanish Rice 2 cups long grain rice 1/8 cup vegetable oil 8 oz. tomato sauce 6 stems cilantro (optional) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon minced garlic 4 cups …

Hello friends, I met Paul Bucher who is the owner and Publisher of The Cumberland Advocate about 25 years ago when I stopped at his office on a marketing run. We literally have been buddies …

Cheesy Instant Pot Ground Beef and Potatoes 1 pound ground beef 3 cups diced frozen hash browns 1 cup beef broth 1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 …

This week's recipe is a real hit, hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles 1 pound ground beef 1 cup shredded carrots 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 …

To the Gallows It had been a great day at school. Mom had packed a yummy lunch for me which included a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a banana. We usually didn't get any fruit that …

Here is a great Instant Pot recipe, hope you enjoy it as much as my family did! Instant Pot Mac and Cheese 16 oz. uncooked elbow macaroni 4 cups chicken broth 2 tablespoons butter 1 …