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THE BLOG

Food, home life, and the seasonal rhythms that once shaped American living.

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Dear Iris
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The American Home
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 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
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
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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April 1st, 2026

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

Dear Iris, Etiquette, Homemaking, The American Home
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
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
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