I have a friend whose family sends her a shipment of caramel apples from her Midwest hometown every year. No matter where she’s living, she is lucky enough to get a box full of the most gooey, crunchy, break-a-tooth-or-two caramel apples. I always try to see her around this time to take one or two […]
Fall is such a fun time to decorate- perhaps it’s because we’re spending more time indoors, or the weather doesn’t always cooperate, or maybe we just need something fun to look at around where we live. Whatever it is, there are so many easy ways to bring some life inside. Check out these three projects […]
Even in my world of grocery stores that carry apples in April and tomatoes all year round, I still get so much joy from the changes in the kitchen that accompany each season. Squash is a stand-out fall vegetable and it’s crazy how many ways you can skin a butternut squash! Though I probably would […]
My favorite fall activities revolve around my life up at the apple orchard. My family and I rush up there on weekends to indulge in the outdoor lifestyle: feeding crazy chickens, warming up with nighttime bonfires and picking apples. It’s idyllic, I tell you! In prime apple season, there are hundreds of fallen apples that […]
Cooler weather means heartier meals: meat and potatoes of all sorts and chunky soups with a side of warm buttered bread. When I’m looking to change up the obligatory dinner roll, I turn to my delicious Skillet Cornbread recipe with jalapenos and pecans. Ok, ok- with buttermilk, Crisco and butter…it may have to be a […]
I admit it. I’m a chocoholic. I get the cravings, go for the impulsive purchases and sometimes experience withdrawal. I’ve learned to live with it…all in small doses, right? However, this Monday is my birthday and I am easing any regulation on my chocolate intake. I’ll live life to the fullest, any chocolate-covered way possible. […]
When we were originally testing this recipe at the Workshop, I could not believe the incredible aroma that was wafting out from the kitchen. In comparison to the many bland chicken dishes I’ve tasted in my time, this recipe knocks it out of the park…flavorful and moist braised chicken that is cooked in spices with […]
Pumpkin season is almost here and it’s time for an easy fall wreath for your front door. Now that my entryway is coming together with a freshly painted door, welcome mat and fall foliage, I can safely attract attention with a wreath. I’m pulling out one of my favorite autumn projects from the Katie Brown […]
Once I get working on a particular area of the house, there’s just no stopping me. The front door entryway is now my main target. Watch out stoop! Step 1: We painted the front door of my house a bold and attractive red. Classic! Step 2: I bought some fall foliage to flock this bright […]
Want to make an impressive meal quickly and with whatever you have in your cupboards and fridge? Try one of many of chop-cook-and- serve hash recipes out there. A hash is any number of ingredients chopped up and cooked together, then served over eggs or gravy. While corned beef hash is a staple following the […]