Author: harveypc

Bill has been involved in genealogy as a serious hobbyist since 1976. He is interested in all aspects of genealogy including DNA research. His wife, Gretchen, likes to say that Bill has tested the DNA of everyone in the family including the dog (no, we're not related to the dog). He has been a member of The Rotary Club of Omaha (Club 37) since 1997 and is a Past President. He has served his District as Rotary Foundation Chair (2019-2022). Bill and Gretchen are both lawyers, and met at Crighton Law School. They live in Omaha with Cooper the goldendoodle, and they have two grown children: Kaitlin who is studying to be a clinical psychologist, and Bob who is a CPA.

Grandma Adams’ War Cake

This is a recipe for a cake made without eggs or butter, and potentially without milk or using only sour milk. The recipe calls for lard (clarified pork fat), but Jettie would substitute shortening. This was a recipe told to Jettie by her mother-in-law (my great grandmother), Mary (Huff) Adams, (more…)

Grandma Jettie’s Pecan Pie

Grandma Jettie’s Pecan Pie was a family favorite. this simple recipe for the southern US delicacy was likely a variation of a recipe that was handed down through a few generations of Jettie’s maternal ancesters (mother to daughter) in what I call the mid-south (the states of Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, (more…)