RECIPE: Gingerbread Men (egg-free)
There is still time to fill your house with the heartwarming aroma of baking gingerbread men!! And here is one easy recipe for you that is egg and nut free (as usual, just be sure none of your ingredients have cross contamination warnings). The dough does need to chill in the fridge for a couple … Read more
Recipe: Irish Brown Bread
Through Irish pubs in Boston and my 2 trips to Ireland, I developed a strong love for Irish Brown Bread. You can see and taste the rustic nature of the bread. So simple yet so delicious and satisfying. On my last trip to Ireland (in 2007!) I scoured bookstores for cookbooks on Irish cooking, determined … Read more
Wine Recommendation: Chateau Montelena 2008 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
We are wine club members at the delightful Chateau Montelena in Napa Valley. A couple weeks ago we received a shipment of their 2008 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. I am in love with this wine. It would be the perfect wine for your holiday gatherings this season or simply to enjoy yourself. It’s deep, long … Read more
Simple Yet Tasty Roasted Acorn Squash
Fall has arrived and along with it delicious and comforting fall treats, such as acorn squash. Take advantage of the inexpensive fall fruit with this simple yet satisfying recipe! SIMPLE YET TASTY ROASTED ACORN SQUASH Ingredients 1 acorn squash 1 Tbs brown sugar 1 Tbs butter pinch of salt Directions Preheat oven to 450oF. Prepare … Read more
Recipe: Cinnamon Spice and All Things Nice Cookies
These cookies really hit the mark if you are craving something like apple pie. They are a nice buttery (shortbread-like) cookie with strong apple flavor and of course, generous amounts of cinnamon. Yum. Bonus, is that you can make the dough and store some in the freezer to bake up whenever a craving strikes you, … Read more
A Yoga Mat That Works Well and Isn’t Full Of Toxic Chemicals
Over the summer I regained focus on trying to get in shape. I had gotten a Gaiam yoga mat to do some workouts on at home. All good right? Not really. I found myself holding my breath anytime my head got close to the mat. It has this chemically odor that sort of makes me … Read more
School Lunch Supplies
For those of you still searching for the perfect school lunch gear for your kids, here are some of the go to items that I used to create and transport my toddler’s lunches last school year. You can see the fresh, healthy and fun lunches and some of the gear in the A Better Lunchbox … Read more
Recipe: Jamie Oliver’s Chicken Korma
Inspired by the to die for curries at G’raj Mahal we enjoyed on a recent trip to Austin, TX and the amazing pasture chicken we get from Surfside Chickens we decided to try our hand at making an Indian dish. We landed on Jamie Oliver’s Chicken Korma from his Food Revolution cookbook. The recipe is … Read more
The HUF girls are 4 months old!
So much has happened since I last posted a HUF chicken update! Our girls are growing up! They are all now just over 4 months old, which means we should see eggs soon! I can hardly believe it! Any day now! But I do have to remind myself that it could take longer too, heritage … Read more
AmpleHarvest.org – Connecting Gardeners with Surplus to Food Pantries
Ever have an amazing season or a very fruitful tree? More apples or zucchini than you can eat? Too many eggs from your backyard chickens? A quick stroll around our neighborhood and it is clear to see how you can have too much of a good thing. Trees dripping with oranges, limes and lemons, even … Read more
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