Mom’s Potato Salad is a Family Favorite

By Lori Powell

I love my mom’s potato salad which is a version of my nana’s. Mom just made some last weekend when my brother came to visit from Australia, but not enough. Seems that there is never enough of this family favorite, sooo I had to make it for myself the other day since my comfort craving hadn’t been satisfied.

It is the perfect side dish for a picnic or Fourth of July BBQ and it’s my go-to summer comfort food. (Remember that the salad has mayo so it’s best to keep it cool by simply placing the serving bowl in a larger bowl filled with ice, so it stays chilled while outdoors.)

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A Labor Day Ballpark Picnic

By Marilyn Hunter

Labor Day is the last official summer celebration, signaling that the dog days are nearing an end. While the weather will remain warm for weeks to come, afternoons playing baseball in the park will soon give way to more indoor-centric activities. So follows cooking.

But the Hunters aren’t battening down the hatches just yet. Instead we want to tell you about a fun and easy picnic for Labor Day that the whole family will enjoy—a gourmet ballpark picnic.

No all-American celebration is complete without hot dogs, coleslaw and potato salad, and if your kids are like ours, they’ll be pleased as punch with the menu.

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