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While we all wish we could deck our halls from scratch, there are only so many useable hours in each day — and around the holidays we are all spread mighty thin. That doesn’t mean that all holiday craftiness has …
Celery root (aka celeriac) is one odd duck. If you can get past its looks to give it a try, it happens to be very low in starch and tastes a little like a cross between celery and parsley. I …
Pho (pronounced “fuh”) is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup typically made with beef. It can also be made with chicken (which is known as pho ga), seafood, or in this case, turkey. Using turkey stock and meat is in no …
When it comes to etiquette, I’m the first to admit I’m no Dear Abby, but I do know a thing or two about entertaining and making guests feel welcome, relaxed and open to that second glass of wine. With Thanksgiving …
This is a great classic homemade pumpkin pie. I like it best when made with fresh pumpkin puree from homegrown pumpkins, but you can also make it with organic canned pumpkin. It’s perfect if you are looking for a healthier …
With the holidays quickly approaching — and our to-do lists growing a mile a minute — we all find ourselves beginning to prioritize and putting a few items on the back burner. If you are considering moving, don’t let putting …
Making your own chicken (or turkey) stock is an economical and healthy practice. Because it is made from bones, stock contains natural gelatin, which is beneficial to the digestive system. It also contains numerous minerals, including calcium. Adding an acid, …
As an enthusiastic advocate for do-it-yourselfers all over the globe, DIY knockoffs are one of the many things in life that make my home-loving heart beat. Whether reupholstering an armchair to achieve a custom look or scouring thrift stores for …
“Sweet dumplings” are ready in the garden (or your local farmers’ market) throughout the fall. They are a small variety of winter squash that are perfect for roasting! This method of cooking is very easy and brings out their wonderful, …
Rehabbing furniture is a fun way to express creativity, but it can also be easy to become stumped for ideas. Have an old clunker of your own that could definitely use a facelift, but you are clueless about where to …
The area where I live is home to numerous apple orchards, which makes fall a great season to spend in the kitchen. I buy bag after bag of local apples and always enjoy finding new ways to use them. The …
The best perk of sub-zero weather this winter? Curling up by a cozy fireplace, of course! Settling in by a roaring fire with a good book and glass of wine are definitely what this girl’s winter dreams are made of, …
If you are new to keeping backyard chickens, you may have noticed that their egg laying has begun to drop off as we head into winter. Days are getting shorter, and chickens need 14 hours of sunlight each day for …
November is here and if you’re anything like me, you are stuck in holiday decorating limbo. With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving and Christmas not quite upon us, the few weeks in between still deserve a little festive love. Keeping …
It’s getting very chilly here in upstate New York. It went down to 27 degrees F overnight, so it’s time to get that fall garden clean-up done. I find this part of gardening to be quite sad, but I am …
