Wednesday, December 20, 2023

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Talking Extreme Genes with Scott Fisher!



The panel Melissa Barker, Bernice Bennett,  Laura Hedgecock, Jenny Hawran,  Shelley Murphy, and I welcome Scott Fisher from Extreme Genes.

 Scott tells us about his 10-year run with the radio show and podcast and why he has decided to pull the plug after 485 episodes. He shares some of the stories and experiences from bringing us news tips and featuring many genealogists and their adventures over the years.

Watch as he tells us personal stories about finding his family history Holy Grail!






Thank you, Fisher, for a great 10 years!

 

Do you have a "Holy Grail" of family history you are looking for?

We'd love to hear from you!

 


Links in this episode:

Extreme Genes

Extreme Genes Episode 445-Dewitts Dig up Ancestor

Extreme Genes -Episode 464-Dewitts Strange Happenings


 Contact the panelists:

Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

Bernice Bennett-Geniebroots

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

Shelley Murphey-The Family Tree Girl

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

Applied Genealogy Institute

Cheri Hudson Passey-Carolina Girl Genealogy



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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Celebrating Family with Food Traditions




The panel, Melissa Barker, Dan Earl, Laura Hedgecock, Mary Kircher Roddy, and I share stories about their favorite holiday recipes.

Watch as we discuss how different food traditions bring back memories and can cause contention about the "right" way to make certain traditional dishes! LOL!






We also got a few to share from those who couldn't be with us when we recorded. 

Do you have a special recipe that reminds you of a family or a special event?

We'd love for you to share the story and recipe with us! 





Cheri's Ramachi Recipe:

Ramachi

Serves: 24

Ingredients

2 cans water chestnuts

1 pound bacon

1 1/2 cups ketchup

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1/4 cup pineapple juice

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Wrap chestnuts in bacon and secure with a toothpick. Mix other ingredients. Dip bacon and nuts in sauce. Cook @ 350 for 45 minutes.



From Mary:

Elinor’s Dish

Serves 4.  Double recipe for 6.  Triple for 8.

 1 T flour

1 1/8 t salt

1/8 t pepper

1lb round steak

¼ c salad oil or fat

2 c sliced peeled onions

½ minced, peeled garlic clove

1 t curry powder

1 beef bouillon cube

1 c boiling water

1/c canned tomato juice


Combine flour, salt and pepper.  Roll beef in it.  Heat 2 t fat in a skillet or dutch oven.  Brown meat on all sides.  Add 2 T fat, onions and garlic.  Saute lightly.  Sprinkle curry overall.  Add a bullion cube and water.  Cover and simmer for 1 ¼ hours.  Add tomato juice before serving.


Serve over rice.  Ad ¼ raisins to rice.


Condiments:

Chutney, peanuts, coconut, grated orange rind, candied ginger, bananas, crushed pineapple, chopped cranberries



Links in this episode:

Melissa Barker-Family Tree Webinar

https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar/family-gatherings-dragging-genealogy-information-out-of-your-family/?fbclid=IwAR1jQTKs3QYrcH_5uEGceWkaixQdYH-N3K-twt-5vPQUfSQVOgKb7UeHZ1Y


Family Gatherings: Dragging Genealogy Information Out of Your Family by Melissa Barker (PDF Edition)

https://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/family-gatherings-dragging-genealogy-information-out-of-your-family-by-melissa-barker-pdf-edition-p1192.php?fbclid=IwAR1GLl00P5Yp9SzyUPwFjwPgxOKoqeK0bYNS2ezLen9XDBSzhE6z_fUbgDE


Laura shares the recipe for Hermit Bars!

https://www.treasurechestofmemories.com/family-recipe-hermit-bars/?fbclid=IwAR0PrnHue38NiiXTNnkVWBCuFV1iInDNuap6ZthahfIJcj2CSPveuKBd8SM


And her post: Recipe for Posterity: Family Food Traditions

 https://www.treasurechestofmemories.com/recipe-for-posterity/?fbclid=IwAR0MyEHlwL2Vk8vU0NfSdG-2apVxGZ4xMSM2kElldPgtkDAZHzfM2Fz2cHs


Terri O'Connell-Family Recipe Friday-Romops

family-recipe-friday-romops/?fbclid=IwAR1I27g1bYaKaKkZ2iJxPXI60HUR0G5JXWx8JrWGQIdxneUM3ZCLx4ukDDU


Sharing Traditional Family Recipes-GenFriends 2020

https://www.carolinagirlgenealogy.com/2020/12/genfriends-sharing-traditional-family.html


And don't forget to add your recipe to 

The Rootstech Global Family Recipes Cookbook!


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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Genealogy and Artificial Intelligence with Mary Roddy



 Mary Kircher Roddy leads Cheri and the panel, Melissa Barker, Bernice Bennett, and Jenny Hawran, to discuss her experience using AI to help in various aspects of genealogy work. 

From helping her with her position as NGSQ editor to creating pictures, watch as Mary shares what she found AI could do and couldn't. 






Have you used AI tools to help you with your writing or research?

We'd love to hear about your experiences!


Links in this episode:

Empowering Genealogists with Artificial Intelligence-NGS Course

Empowering Genealogists with Artificial Intelligence 6 September 2023 -YouTube

Genealogists and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Facebook Page

5 Ways to Use ChatGPT for Genealogy-Cheri Hudson Passey Legacy Family Tree Rech Zone

ChatGPT


Contact the panelists:

Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

Bernice Bennett-Geniebroots

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

Applied Genealogy Institute

Cheri Hudson Passey-Carolina Girl Genealogy


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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: RR Season 12 Team Reunion!

 



The panel  Melissa Barker, Bernice Bennett, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock, Mary Kircher Roggy, and Eowyn Langhoff Walker and I welcome all four teams from Relative Race Season 12 (we missed having Pat join us!) to talk about their journey on the show and update us on the family they met.

We also get a scoop on a show "bromance! Who knew??

Season 12 was like no other, and we are so grateful to each of the teams and their willingness to let viewers into their stories. 

It's all about family, and we love this show!

Congratulations to Team Black for winning Season 12!



We hope you enjoy watching as the teams gather with us. The bond between them is so obvious!






What was your favorite part of Season 12?

It's hard to choose, but we would love to hear your thoughts!

























Links in this episode:

Relative Race-BYUtv

Fans of Relative Race

Relative Race Live


 Contact the Panelists:

Melissa Barker-A Genealogist in the Archives

Bernice Bennett-Geniebroots

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

Eowyn Langhoff Walker-WikiTree


Mary Kircher Roddy

MKR Genealogy

Applied Genealogy Institute 


Cheri Hudson Passey-Carolina Girl Genealogy


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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: RR Season 12, Day 9: Family Reunions

 


 The panel. Melissa Barker, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock, Eowyn Langholf Walker, and I talk all things Day 9! From the emotional reunions to the last challenge to the results, this day was fulfilling for the teams and the viewers.


Watch as we share our feelings about Day 9!




Any thoughts about what the challenges will be on Day 10?

So glad Lizzie took notes!

Links in this episode:

Relative Race-BYUtv

Fans of Relative Race

Relative Race Live


 Contact the Panelists:

Melissa Barker-A Genealogist in the Archives

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

Eowyn Langhoff Walker-WikiTree


Cheri Hudson Passey-Carolina Girl Genealogy


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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: RR Season 12 Day 8: We're All Crying!

 


A full house on Day 8! Melissa Barker,  Dan Earl, Jenny Hawran,  Laura Hedgecock, Shelley Murphy, Mary Kircher Roddy, Eowyn Langholf Walker, and I had so much fun talking about all the happenings on Day 8!  So many answers to long-held questions brought tears to all of our eyes! 

And? All four teams are going to Day 9! It can't get much better than that unless they ALL make it to Day 10!!

Watch, and then let us hear from you!

Who do you hope is waiting for the teams on the last day of meeting family?

And what in the world did we as fans, choose as the benefit?  Hope we did good!






Links in this episode:

Relative Race-BYUtv

Fans of Relative Race

Relative Race Live


Applied Genealogy Institute -Mary Roddy



 Contact the Panelists:

Melissa Barker-A Genealogist in the Archives

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

Shelley Murphey-The Family Tree Girl


Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy  and Applied Genealogy Institute


Cheri Hudson Passey-Carolina Girl Genealogy


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Sunday, November 5, 2023

Celebration Sunday-Genealogy Happy Dance! A Full October!

 



 You know the dance. You know you've done it. The one every researcher does after finding something new. The one where you want to jump up and down and shout to everyone that you found the document, contacted a cousin with the family Bible, made a DNA connection, or found a new branch to your tree. The one that is met with glazed stares and eye rolls.

                                                          Celebration Sunday is a place to share your discoveries. 
This weekly series enables everyone to tell about their Genealogy Happy Dance moment. 
Share by scrolling 
down and add your story to the comments section, or you may also put a link to a blog post telling about what had you dancing this week.



My Happy Dance Moment for this week month:


October was filled with genealogy trips!
I spent the day presenting four lectures to the Wichita Genealogical Society.







Two presentations were given at the York, SC Library Workshop







And
I attended the APG PMC in Salt Lake City!















It is so much fun seeing friends and making new ones!




What's your Happy Dance Moment?
 Please share, and let's celebrate together!






                                                                      
                                                                                              

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: RR Season 12 Day 7: Unforeseen Events



The panel Melissa Barker, Jenny Hwran, Laura Hedgecock, and I get together to talk about the unforeseen events during the course of day 7 of Relative Race.

You never know what a day on the race will bring. Joy, sadness, and even injury.

Day 7 also had the risk of a team striking out. 

Watch as we discuss how we felt about the unforeseen events for each of the teams.







And to quote Dan: We love this show!











 Links in this episode:

The Power of Going Back-Laura Hedgecock

Relative Race-BYUtv

Fans of Relative Race

Relative Race Live



 Contact the Panelists:

Melissa Barker-A Genealogist in the Archives

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories


Cheri Hudson Passey-Carolina Girl Genealogy


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