The Revival of Baking. Merle Powell

Merle Powell taught students essential baking and home economics skills, focusing on household management and family life. Deeply rooted in her upbringing, she observed a decline in baking values due to modern demands but now sees a resurgence in baking’s importance, emphasizing that seniors represent our history.

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  1. Rebecca Hover on 12/14/2020 at 9:11 PM

    Jerry and I are sending our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Mike, you and entire family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Hugs

    • Catherine on 12/19/2020 at 3:33 AM

      Becky and Jerry thank you so much for listening and for the message regarding the loss of my mother-in-law. Both Mike and I appreciate your prayers. Catherine.

  2. Dianne & Stan TTarasek on 12/15/2020 at 3:59 PM

    A very heart-warming podcast.

    • Catherine on 12/19/2020 at 3:35 AM

      Dianne and Stan, thank you so much for listening. I appreciate it. I thought it was appropriate to have a guest on who is from the same generation as my mother-in-law, especially one who likes to cook. Thanks again! Catherine

  3. Lorraine Gurney on 12/16/2020 at 12:35 PM

    Hi Catherine, Thanks so much for sharing this… I would love to see some of those recipes! Pie crust… cranberry cookies… o wow! Sorry that the pandemic took this wonderful lady too soon. 🙁 Lorraine

    • Catherine on 12/19/2020 at 3:37 AM

      Thank you Lorraine for your kind words. I will send you the recipes. Thank you for so much for listening.

  4. Karen Novak-Cericola on 12/18/2020 at 5:13 PM

    This is my first PI that I’ve listened to. Merle is a delight! I so enjoyed her story. Thank you for sharing it!

    • Catherine on 12/19/2020 at 3:39 AM

      Karen, thank you so much for listening to the show. I know you will enjoy the many positive imprints whom have shared their stories. I thought Merle would be appropriate to feature as she is from the same generation as my mother-in-law. Thank you again for listening.

  5. Stacy Light on 12/24/2020 at 10:25 PM

    That was so interesting. She is a lovely woman and really enjoyed hearing her story

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