PLAIN COUNTRY

By catHeRine yodeR paRkman townSHip

Dear readers, welcome to my column. These recipes are some of my favorite.

White Bread

Directions: 4 cups water, 3 tablespoons yeast, let set a few minutes. Then add 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) sugar, 4 teaspoons salt, approximately 12 cups flour. Mix well. Let rise till double. Punch down and let rise again. Put in bread pans and let rise. Bake for 1/2 hour or until nicely brown.

Waffle Cookies

Directions: 2 cups water, 1 cup canola oil,

By RutH ByleR

Hello Geauga County!

Jan. 8, Sunday: We went to a mystery supper at “Windsor Stairs.” It was a little mysterious, but we had a great eve.

(Bert’s) Daniel passed away today. The funeral is to be on Wednesday. Our thoughts are with the family, church and friends.

Jan. 9, Monday: Happy birthday, Lukey. Had to call off work early, as he was running a fever and feeling far from great.

Wayne went to Daniel’s viewing tonight, also Marty, Esther and Lynda.

Jan. 10, Tuesday: Groan . . . held down couch all day again.

Mom and Dad were to the viewing tonight with a load of church friends.

Jake was having Jacob fits about how big the hotel is where they are working at.

Jan. 11, Wednesday: Same story, different