Dear Readers, I do love these old-fashioned recipes, even though I've never played Bridge. My sisters and I, though, we can play a mean game of Spades. What kinds of games do you play with family and friends? Do you snack while doing so? Please share below! By the way, this is an interesting, unusual combination of flavors--yum! Happy end of May! Bridge Party Coffee Cake 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 2 1/4 cups, sugar, divided 2 eggs 1 cup dairy sour cream 1 teaspoon fres

Dear Readers, I hope you are well. I'm fighting with technology but will hopefully win eventually! We're having beautiful weather, how about you? Now, to our guest author...she's been a guest before and has become a friend over the years. She's helped me with Amazon and we've exchanged books. Thank you, Paula, for being a guest! Introduce yourself—name, where you’re from, and something people notice when they meet you. My name is Paula Peckham, and I live in Burleson, Texas (

For some time, my husband's favorite meal at Olive Garden was their Steak Gorgonzola pasta, until they discontinued it from the menu. We haven't really gone back since then, so if they added it back, I apologize. At the same time, though, I didn't want my husband to go without one of his favorite dishes--so here's my version. :) Steak Gorgonzola Pasta Ingredients: 16 ounces penne (or bowtie) pasta 8-ounce ribeye (or NY strip, check out prices) steak per person Balsamic vinega