Every time I have this big list of what I’m going to get accomplished over the weekend, something pops into play .Bumping my well-slayed attack...

Eating cleaner, that’s what you’ll find as the focus in this weeks column. From a personal standpoint this is how I enjoy food the most. What does...

Macaroni and Cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy with radishes, rice pudding, egg nog, chocolate chip cookies, and egg salad are just a ‘few’ of my...

It’s been a very memorable week at our home. It all began with our son and his best gal taking possession of their home in Cape Fair, Missouri....

It’s been a week of beginnings and endings for me. This week I ended almost 5 years of service with Stone County Ozarks Area Community Action...

By Clarissa Reaves-WilliamsReflecting on Father’s Day that just passed, the gratitude in my heart lingers far beyond the calendar. This year, I...

By the time the night wraps up, I ‘might’ know the dish focus of this column. My husband, Ervin, and I just returned from a whirlwind trip back to...

People naturally think burgers and hot dogs when they envision grilled foods. But there is so much more that can be cooked over an open fire,...

Backyard barbecue season is starting to heat up. Although many people grill all year long, grilling season kicks into high gear in spring and...

his weekend has found me baking a double batch of tropical biscotti and banana cake/breads. Friday after work Ervin and I ended up over in Branson...

A little bad news first, I’ve looked through my files for the make ahead version of the coffeecake I ran last week. Evidently; I saved it under...

I cannot remember the last time I shared my mamma’s coffeecake recipe in my column.It’s Mother’s day weekend and I had this nagging desire to make...

By Clarissa Reaves-WilliamsThis Mother’s Day, I find myself reflecting on the incredible women who shaped not only my life but also the lives of so...

It’s been a good week on the home front, lots of resting over the weekend,. Had a great late lunch at Cheddar’s, one of my favorite restaurants....

This week I thought we'd start the column with a good tip and conclude the column with another good tip.  Tip #1, at Christmas 2024 I made a large...