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Poor Man's Turtles
Take me into a candy shop any day, anywhere, and I will walk out with a turtle every time. No matter how good the selection, to me, nothing beats the combination of chocolate, caramel and pecans.
Blog: How to Make New Year's Resolutions
Do you have any New Year's resolutions this year? Please post below! Here's mine: laugh more. Laughter uses more muscles at one time than any other activity—and changes your mood for the better!
Cookie Cutters – a Holiday Baking Essential
Baking and decorating cookies for family and friends (and, for Santa, of course) is a favorite holiday tradition for many of us. Who doesn’t love the sweet aroma and taste of homemade cookies? And when those treats are in fun, recognizable shapes, the only thing better than eating them is making them with your favo...
Ever Been Stung?
While getting stung by an insect is certainly no fun, at least one entomologist has found a way to put the pain in perspective.
Apple-Cardamom Cake Recipe
I went apple picking this past weekend and came home with several bags of beautiful McIntosh apples. After making lots of applesauce I remembered a simple cake recipe that my mother used to make when she had extra apples.
Reward Your dog with a Healthy Treat
Let’s be honest, if you’re a dog lover, it’s nearly impossible to say no to those sad eyes, especially when you’re eating something right in front of your canine companion. But whatever you like to eat (e.g., BBQ potato chips for me) isn’t always the right thing to share with man’s best...
Blog: Apple Cider Pressing
My friends received an apple cider press for a wedding present long ago. Last week, they threw an Apple Cider Press Party, and what a treat! Have you ever tasted apple cider fresh from the press (your own or a local cider mill)? WOW! The cider has a pure, refreshing flavor that's hard to beat.
Blog: Easy Halloween Dinner
This past Halloween, I got into the spirit and made a fun-filled dinner for my family and friends. I thought I'd share my Halloween dinner recipes—including an appetizer, drink, main dish, and dessert.
Unearthing Gifts from the Earth
Potato Harvesting Traditions on a Family Farm in Maine Cully Colantino, age 13, tells me that his two favorite times of the year are Christmas and harvest.
Wood Warms You Twice (or maybe seven times)
According to an old saying wood warms you when you cut it and when you burn it. I don’t agree. I believe it warms you many more times.
Enlightened About Soy Candles
With the daylight hours waning and the nights getting cooler, my favorite season is approaching. There’s nothing quite like autumn. The air is refreshing, the sky is deep blue, and Mother Nature puts on a breath-taking spectacle of vibrant foliage. I think the best thing about the season is the wonderful smell of fr...
Blog: How to Predict a Frost
If you're a gardener who lives with frost, it's important to get your vegetables harvested in time. Here are tips on how to predict the arrival of Jack Frost.