This week I’ll share recipes I like making around Christmastime. Daughter Elizabeth brought a batch of this dough on Wednesday. It is a delicious cutout cookie that works really great.

casually suggests the idea of an Amish cookbook, her boss sends her home for Christmas to develop one. Sarah hasn't been home for years, having left the Amish life behind. Upon her return ...

The author's family gathered for a pre-Christmas celebration, enjoying food, singing, and a Nativity play with the children. “Mom, Grandma said she needs to talk with me on Tuesday after school.” ...

And good for you, I say. This is way early on Saturday morning, and I have to get my writing done so I can leave it at the office Monday morning, Christmas being on Wednesday this year.