A widow's gathering is not something I necessarily expected to be a part of—at least not until I reached my senior years. When that first invitation came after Daniel's death, I looked forward to it ...

A Thanksgiving meal with turkey, Social Butterfly's cranberry sauce, roasted sweet potatoes, stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, Cook vegetables: Boil carrots and potatoes together until ...

Editor’s Note: This is the month of Thanksgiving and people are planning their menus. Try these three favorite recipes. Gloria’s column will return in regular format next week. Dressing: ½ cup vinegar ...

Craving pie? Locals travel across the state for homemade pies that are as famous for flavor as they are for nostalgia.

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, 1 cup pumpkin, milk, eggs, oil and 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 30 seconds. Pour into two greased and floured 9 ...

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together and pour into a sheet cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Let cake cool and then add frosting.

Editor's note: Gloria is taking the week off, she will return next week. Meanwhile, here are two of her favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Gloria Yoder is an Amish mom, writer and homemaker in rural ...