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Waterloo exhibit recalls mid-20th century family life

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — City folks used to order eggs by mail. Six dozen eggs were tucked into cushioned compartments inside a protective metal crate. The crate was then shipped through the U.S. mail. With a little over-easy handling, the farm-fresh eggs arrived at their destination, hopefully without being scrambled. One of these early 20th century crates is displayed in the Grout Museum’s sentimental journey through “Midwest Comforts,” a celebration of food, recipes, product advertising, and conveniences that made live easier for home cooks. “We’ve all been through a ...

Make your career path work for you

Family Features For some people, job dissatisfaction is the result of a crummy boss or stifling work environment. For others, the problem lies much deeper; it’s a need to reevaluate your career path and find a more suitable fit. If you’re considering a career change but not sure which direction you’re headed, consider these words of wisdom: Do some self-reflecting. Take time to give your current work situation a thorough analysis. Determine which elements you enjoy, what rubs you the wrong way and what you’d change if you could. Think about practical solutions to the ...

Tips to make good use of your commute easier

Commuting is a part of life for people across the globe. Commutes may not be too difficult, but even the most affable person can periodically be affected by the monotony of commuting day in and day out. According to data from the United States Census Bureau, the average person’s commute is just over 27 minutes in each direction while driving solo. For those relying on public transportation to get to work, that number doubles to around 60 minutes each way. In the U.S., the locales with the longest commutes include New York City, Long Island, N.Y., Washington, D.C., and Newark. ...

How diversity benefits businesses, workplace

In recent years, many businesses have made a concerted effort to create more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces. Those efforts have thus far met with mixed results. An analysis of more than 1,000 large firms in 15 countries conducted by McKinsey & Company found that one-third significantly improved their diversity between 2015 and 2020. Though that’s good news, it also means two-thirds did not improve significantly, which underscores how much more work must be done to create more diverse workplaces across the globe. Efforts to build more diverse workplaces may prove more ...

Pot Pie brings back memories

By Bev Kauffman Every time I make ham, chicken or beef pot pie it brings back memories of growing up in Snyder County in a big family. My mother cooked daily for 10 and the meals were almost always comfort foods. One special meal was ham potpie, bread with apple butter and cottage cheese on top. Since I wasn’t in the kitchen as a child, the recipes I’m sharing come from what I remember the dishes tasting or smelling like. Also, as I get older, I want to share the recipes to pass on to whomever might want them. Ham pot pie • 1-2 smoked ham hocks • 2 cups flour ...

Filipino breakfast is a tasty dish for any meal

By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street In Filipino homes, the smell that wakes up many families is not coffee brewing or bacon frying, but slices of garlic sizzling in oil. It’s for a fried rice that uses up the previous day’s rice and makes it delicious by packing it chock-full of crisp, toasted garlic. For their version, the cooks at Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street make golden garlic chips to mix into the rice at the end, along with a flavorful oil that infuses the entire dish. They add chicken to transform it into a main dish that can be eaten any time ...