Prairie Fare: Connect with food during National Nutrition Month

When I was young, a homemade meal coordinated by the local “ladies’ aid” was a monthly event. We all looked forward to the food and fellowship at our small church. The delicious aroma filled the room and drew dozens of participants.

I especially liked the meatballs with mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, homemade beet or bread and butter pickles, buttered bread and frosted cake.

Cinnamon-swirl or rye …