On the first Saturday in April the Mathews Farmers’ Market held on the court green will be in operation. Among the many treasured vendors awaiting a visit from you will be Same As It Never Was. Bob Gordon and Kathy Kanaday, owners, offer hand-crafted novelty items and Kathy’s homemade breads.

The breads are original and a culinary treat. Baking is Kathy’s favorite method of cooking.

Kathy says she didn’t learn cooking or sewing when she grew up. “When it became necessary I taught myself and soon learned how much I really love to cook. I had been missing a lot””

It was sort of a hit-and-miss in the beginning, Kathy said, but she quickly got down to a practice she still uses today. “Everything I cook is fresh ingredients.” She even peels the potatoes for a mashed potato dinner.

“I like to create my own recipes. Will use a recipe for the first time making and then start adding or deleting for the next go-around. Recently I worked on combining what I thought would be a better ...