If the cold, gray days of February have you wishing for warmer weather but a trip to a sunny locale is not possible right now, planning a family reunion for this summer may be a fun way to get your mind off of winter. Summer is a popular time for family gatherings both large and small. Whether you want to invite just a few people from one branch of your family tree or a large group of family who have not seen each other for a long time is up to you. Since it takes a few months to plan … Continue reading →

Genealogy isn’t only about looking up documents, and doing searches on websites. It can also be about documenting important pieces of family history. This includes the foods that you associate with the family member who used to make it. Here are some tips about how to track down long, lost, family recipes. In my family, there is a special recipe for potato salad that has been handed down from my grandmother. I can’t tell you all of the ingredients that are in this recipe, but I can assure you that it is absolutely delicious. One of my brothers has renamed … Continue reading →