Dear Readers, when you read this, I will be in Europe! I'm creating the blog early in June so I can relax and enjoy our vacation. I hope you are enjoying your summer! God bless, Christina Cherry Nut Bread Ingredients for dough: 5 to cups all-purpose flour 2 packages active dry yeast 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine 1 1/2 cup hot tap water 2 eggs (at room temperature) Salad oil Cherry Nut Bread Option: 1 recipe of above dough 3/4 cup cut-

Dear Readers, I hope you are well. If all goes right, I will be in France when you read this blog post! Please keep my husband and me in your prayers. I hope you, too, have a wonderful summer! Now, to meet this new-to-me author... Introduce yourself—name, where you’re from, and something people notice when they meet you. Greetings and salutations! Or for me, a simple “Hi there!” will do. I'm David Mathews, a Midwesterner through and through who's lived in Nebraska, Kansa

Dear Readers, Feeding people brings me joy. Not sure what underlying psychological statement I'm making, but it's true. That's part of the reason I have so many recipes to share...hope you enjoy! Ham & Spinach Puffs Ingredients: 1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry 3 ups chopped fresh baby spinach (about 3 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon olive oil 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshy ground black pepper Flour. for the work surface 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Cooking spray 18