As we head into the holiday season, there are many ingredients that are good to have on hand. Your first step is to go through the spices and baking supplies that you already have and begin to do a thorough examination of the… Read More
list of ingredients to include in your spice and baking inventory for the holidays
November 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
list of great soup recipes
November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Nothing is more comforting than a hot bowl of soup on a chilly evening. November is the time of the year to adopt a soup-state-of-mind. Soup is a one-pot meal. It’s quick and simple to prepare. Many soup recipes can be easily converted… Read More
list of ways to deal with halloween candy
October 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
You wake up on November 1st ready for action. Halloween costumes cleaned and packed away. CHECK. Halloween decorations removed and boxed up. CHECK. Halloween clearance items purchased at 90% off. CHECK. Now looms the giant bags of Halloween candy your family acquired last… Read More
list of fun family halloween games
October 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Looking for ways to entertain your favorite Halloweeners? Whether you are looking for some fun for a party, in lieu of trick-or-treating, or in addition to trick-or-treating, here are some fun ways to create or add to the Halloween spirit. Witches Stew Game… Read More
list of halloween foods
October 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Whether you are planning a Halloween party this year or just want to get your family into a festive mood, a spooky menu can be a lot of fun. Try out some of these creepy recipes and you will be sure to thrill… Read More
list of creative ways to carve a pumpkin this year
October 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
On Halloween eve, my family excitedly gathers at the kitchen table armed with newspaper , drawing paper, pencils and their beloved garden grown pumpkin. We scoop out the insides, clean, count and roast pumpkin seeds and then get to work on the carving…. Read More
list of things to do with fallen leaves
October 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If your yard looks anything like ours does this time of the year, it is COVERED in fallen leaves. Why not take advantage of this free gift from your trees and have some fun with your family? Leaf Rubbings • The original fallen… Read More
list of fun children’s halloween books to read this month
October 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
‘Tis the season to cuddle on the couch with your preschooler or early gradeschooler, grab a flashlight, turn off the lights, and read some fun Halloween books. Halloween celebrates the imagination, so choose some books this month that stir the senses…happy reading! The… Read More
list of delicious ways to use canned or fresh pumpkin in recipes
October 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A dear friend of mine reminded me about Starbuck’s Pumpkin Spice Latte the other night (Signature espresso, pumpkin-flavored syrup and steamed milk- topped with sweetened whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices). To me, pumpkin is the ultimate Fall flavor. It has inspired me… Read More
