In 1917, F,. W. Burpee simplified home canning methods by introducing an efficient Home Tin Can Sealer, based on the principles of commercial can…
The following tombstone is from Ireland, 1781 Ah cruel Death! why so unkind To take her, and leave me behind? Better to have taken…
From a 1946 cookbook..... PROPERLY PROCESS FOOD IN CANS OR JARS Processing means to use heat to kill yeasts, molds, and bacteria – the…
When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If…
A young man who was also an avid golfer found himself with a few hours to spare one afternoon. He figured if he hurried…
Fish pudding is thought to be by some as a recipe derived from using left-overs. Farm woman cooking at stove in kitchen ca. 1925…
Brunswick stew is a traditional dish that is popular in the South. The origin of the dish is uncertain, but it is believed to…
RANDOM THOUGHTS ABOUT STRESS If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you are old. Laughing…
Do you live in a small town? Then you'll probably agree with the following. County seat of Hale County, Alabama summer 1937 by photographer…
A cordial is an alcoholic drink that contains a liqueur, or cordial. Most are flavored. This is one that has been handed down from…
There are many myths floating around out there in the world of genealogy. Don't derail your research by becoming a victim to the following…
A short (approximately 30 minute) drive on Highway 10 in southeast, Alabama from Clio in Barbour County to Abbeville in neighboring Henry County, takes,…
TEACAKES (Submitted by Amanda Gallatin) Ask an English baker for teacakes, and you’ll likely get yeasty buns filled with dry fruit. Ask an Australian…
Do you agree with at least ten of these statements? Then you must live in a small town Historic Tuscumbia, Alabama 2010 by Carol…
How about a delicious backbone pie? (submitted by Amanda Gallatin) Backbone, or “chine,” pie was a popular dish in nineteenth century Alabama. In those…
I discovered these old photographs from Auburn University while doing some research. If you have more information about them, click on the link at…
“It is not the honor that you take with you, but the heritage you leave behind.”Branch Rickey FreeHearts: 2nd edition A Novel…
Did you know....? On May 5, 1799 U.S. Army Lieutenant John McClary took possession of Fort St. Stephens from the Spanish and the United…
It seems like such a short time ago when...... A computer was something on TV from a science fiction show of note.... A window was…
There is a great quiz on the New York Times site - Dialect Quiz - click here that asks you how you speak to determine…
Did you know.....? "Old State Bank in Decatur, now preserved as a museum, was opened in 1833 as one of three branches of the…
Great Truths About Life That Adults have learned Raising teenagers is like nailing JELLO to a tree. There is always a lot to be…
(Are you looking for your British ancestry? Here are some tips on how to research them.) Tips on British Ancestry....(from British Origins of American Colonists…
Genealogy tip: Do you have an elusive ancestor that may have been mentioned once or twice in a census and then disappears? This can…
From an 1881 newspaper: Rules for Governing children: Never give in to disobedience, and never threaten what you are not prepared to carry out.…
I grew up in Alabama and on hot summer days we had to find ways to entertain ourselves and endure the heat without air-conditioning.…
While completing some research, I discovered this article by renowned Alabama historian and archivist Peter A Brannon the third director of the Alabama Department…
Did you know that before the fifteenth century, surnames were not common? Anglo-Saxon names were used 5.000 years ago and were names like Begga,…
Where Do I Start?: HINTS and TIPS for BEGINNING GENEALOGISTS with ONLINE RESOURCE Do you need some guidance in your genealogy search? Save time…
Great Truths about Life that children have learned.... No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats. When your mom is mad at…
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