Linda Ditch

Linda Ditch

Linda Ditch is a food writer who inherited her love of cooking from her dad. She learned most of her cooking skills watching her grandmother cook in her farmhouse kitchen, and from TV chefs like Julia Child, Jacques Pippen and Graham Kerr. Her work appears regularly in KANSAS! Magazine and Topeka Magazine. You can check out more of her recipes on her blog, www.asunflowerlife.com.

  • Taste of Kansas sign

    Enjoying a 'Taste of Kansas'

    By Linda Ditch on August 13, 2018

    It was a hot, breezy evening when I joined approximately 80 other guests at the Shiloh Vineyards and Winery in WaKeeney for the “Taste of Kansas” dinner. Though it was a long drive from my home in...

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  • charcuterie board

    A Charcuterie Board for Any Occasion

    By Linda Ditch on August 9, 2018

    Some people call it an antipasti platter. Others think of it as hors d’oeuvres, while many just see it as a basic cheese and meat snack. Whatever you call it, a charcuterie board is a great way to...

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  • lunch box

    Tips for Heathy Lunchbox Fare Your Kids Will Eat

    By Linda Ditch on July 11, 2018

    As the start of school approaches, now is the time to start planning those lunchbox meals. Did you fall into the morning-rush trap last year? You know, when everyone’s trying to get out the door,...

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  • grilling tools

    5 Must Have Grilling Tools

    By Linda Ditch on June 4, 2018

    What better way to spend a summer day than to gather around the relaxed atmosphere of the grill, enjoying a cold beverage while the grill’s “master” prepares the meal. If you wish to be the king or...

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