Columns

This week’s installment of Denise Dykstra’s perky and positive “Everyday Joys” column has inspired me to respond. As is her custom, she ends her communication with an offer to readers…

by Denise Dykstra With Christmas just around the corner, I was reflecting on some memorable gifts over the years. Every year we always try to find those perfect gifts for…

by Kathy Hamman Miller These cookies are made of a flakey, cream cheese dough and are stuffed with your favorite jam in the center. It’s a great holiday cookie that’s…

by Phyllis McCrossin Phyllis McCrossin It’s Saturday, a week before Christmas. The King and I are waiting for our grandsons to come for another overnight visit. This is their father’s…

by Phyllis McCrossin King and I have spent the past week completing forms through the Michigan Assigned Claims Plan. I really have no idea what the agency is, but it’s…

by Denise Dykstra We were sitting at our table in a restaurant, waiting for our order to arrive, when “I’ll be Home for Christmas” came on.  “I can’t stand this…

Ingredients: 2 pounds ground venison 1 lb. regular jimmy deans pork sausage1/3 cup soy sauce less sodium 1/4 cup white sugar1/3 cup chopped green onion1/2 cup drained dry crushed pineapple 2 eggs3/4 cup…