Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

6-8 large russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 c ham cubes 4 T butter ¼ c flour 2 c milk salt and pepper to taste Generously grease a 2 quart casserole dish. Place potatoes and ham in dish in layers. In a small saucepan, melt butter then stir in flour. Cook briefly...

Chocolate Profiteroles

Ingredients: ½ cup cold water 4 tbsp butter, diced ½ cup all-purpose flour, sifted 2 eggs, beaten For the filling: ½ tsp pure vanilla extract 1 cup heavy cream For the chocolate sauce: 4 oz dark chocolate, broken into small pieces 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp maple syrup or...

Brighter Future for All Kids

By Betty Mills “For $300 a year, a child can go to school and get three meals a day,” a friend told me this morning while explaining the conditions her granddaughter, a nurse, found in a mission to Africa she recently completed.   That sounds like a bargain...

Back to School Assignment for Parents

By Sandy Thompson The children in our communities have ended their summer adventures and have gone back to school. While there, they will reconnect with old friends and make new ones. Some children will also be active in their hobbies and/or jobs. Regardless of their...