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Shell pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, bacon, and fresh basil served in a decorative bowl on a rustic table.

August 20th, 2026

Italian Pasta Salad with Prosciutto, Bacon, Tomatoes, and Mozzarella

American Table, Salads, Side Dish
Golden roasted red potatoes seasoned with herbs, baked to perfection in a white ceramic baking dish.

August 6th, 2026

Farmstand Roasted Cajun Potatoes

American Table, Side Dish
A weathered Depression-era mother with children leaning on her shoulders, evoking Dorothea Lange's iconic Migrant Mother photograph.

August 1st, 2026

The American Dust Bowl Hardship, Migration, and Enduring Resilience

American Story, Homemaking, The American Home
A golden-brown cheesy pasta bake slice on a decorative plate, garnished with fresh parsley, served on a white tablecloth.

July 15th, 2026

Tahoe Brunch Casserole

American Table, Breakfast & Brunch, Casseroles, Cooking
A mother holding a baby tends to a wood-burning stove while a young child sits nearby in a vintage kitchen.

July 13th, 2026

Washday Mondays The Weekly Rhythm That Kept the American Home Running

Homemaking, American Story, The American Home
Unbaked mixed berry pie shell filled with fresh blueberries and raspberries.

July 1st, 2026

Mixed Berry Pie for the Summer Table

Dessert, American Table, Cooking, America 250, American Story
Nostalgic painting of a boy and dog watching a Fourth of July parade from a porch.

July 1st, 2026

American Summer: Traditions Celebrating 250 Years of Family, Freedom, and Fun

America 250, American Story, Homemaking, The American Home
Golden baked spinach and cheese casserole in a white rectangular baking dish on a stovetop.

June 20th, 2026

Best Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

Cooking, American Table, Appetizers
Rustic wooden cookie stamp and metal cutter on burlap runner beside floral crock, with red barn visible through window.

June 11th, 2026

Springerle Cookie Molds: The History of an Heirloom Baking Tradition

Homemaking, The American Home
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May 15th, 2026

Dear Iris, My Daughter Is Falling For a Bad Boy, She Rolls Her Eyes At Me When I Tell Her She’s Making a Big Mistake?

Dear Iris
Garden diary header with pastoral sketches and elegant gold lettering.

May 1st, 2026

Dear Iris, Troubled Niece Wants To Live With Us?

Dear Iris
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April 15th, 2026

Dear Iris, Will I Ever Feel As Confident As Other Women?

Dear Iris
Vintage-inspired garden diary design with rustic sketches and ornamental text elements.

April 1st, 2026

Dear Iris, Should I Tip for Every Service, Even When Prices Are High?

Dear Iris, Etiquette, Homemaking, The American Home
Freshly baked golden loaf of bread sliced on a wooden cutting board.

March 27th, 2026

Heirloom White Bread for the Bread Machine

Breads & Dough, Cooking, American Table
George Washington in military uniform reads aloud to seated colonists in an elegant 18th-century interior.

March 18th, 2026

George Washington's Rules of Civility and Lessons in Etiquette

Etiquette, Homemaking, American Story, The American Home
Garden diary header with pastoral sketches and elegant gold lettering.

March 15th, 2026

Dear Iris, My 86-Year-Old Neighbor Says She’s Watching Me From Her Window?

Dear Iris
Italian beef sandwich topped with colorful giardiniera peppers and vegetables on a crusty roll.

March 10th, 2026

Slow Cooker Italian Beef Dip Sandwiches

Dinner, Slow Cooker, American Table, Cooking, Sandwiches
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March 1st, 2026

About The Return Dear Advised, Now Dear Iris

Dear Iris
Creamy spinach and artichoke dip being prepared in a large skillet with melted cheese and fresh herbs.

November 1st, 2025

Steakhouse Creamed Spinach

Cooking, Side Dish, American Table
Golden roasted chicken with crispy skin and spices on a dark baking pan.

October 7th, 2025

The Perfect Roasted Whole Chicken

Dinner, Cooking, American Table
A collage of various cooked dishes including roasted chicken, casseroles, and savory pies arranged in a grid pattern.

September 10th, 2025

Chicken Conversion Guide: From Raw to Cooked for Casseroles, Soups, and More

Cooking Tips, Kitchen Guides, Cooking, American Table, Homemaking, The American Home
Close-up of gourmet club sandwiches on whole grain bread with fresh lettuce and fillings.

August 13th, 2025

Classic Club Sandwich

Cooking, American Table, Sandwiches
Collage of garden scenes with flowers, bread, carrots, handwriting and a golden retriever by stone wall.

June 8th, 2025

When Spring Tips Her Hat to Summer

Garden Diary
Elegant white magnolia blossom with creamy petals against dark green foliage.

May 6th, 2025

Garden Diary: Seeds of a New Beginning

Garden Diary
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