American Persimmon: The After-Frost Fruit
Dori Fritzinger
October 28, 2015
Do you want a beautiful tree that gives you enjoyment all year round, plus delicious late fall fruit? Meet the American Persimmon.
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Easy DIY Dry Rubs for Meats, Veggies
Dori Fritzinger
October 19, 2015
Homemade dry rubs are economical, easy to make and very versatile. Try these easy recipes – they use spices and herbs commonly found in most pantries. Use to enhance meats, chicken, fish and vegetables when roasting or grilling!
Perfect, Make-Ahead Pumpkin Muffins
Kathy Harrison
September 25, 2015
My favorite pumpkin muffin recipe is heady with spices and rich with raisins and nuts. I use one of two strategies to give us warm muffins without spending an hour in the kitchen.
Simple, Un-Boring After School Snacks
Dori Fritzinger
September 23, 2015
Try these easy ideas – some tried-and true, some totally new – to give growing bodies the fuel they need to keep going until suppertime.
Figs: The Overlooked Fall Fruit
Dori Fritzinger
September 18, 2015
Try our recipes for Fig and Orange Salad or Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Figs and Caramelized Onions and see why no one should overlook this versatile fruit again!
5 Skills Your Grandparents Had – And You Should, Too
Sarah Nussbaum
September 11, 2015
Some will save you money, some are eco-friendly, some are healthier for you, and almost all wll come in very handy during an emergency or power outage. Here are a few simple ways to start doing something with your own two hands, today.
Helping Amish Farmers Preserve A Way of Life
Sarah Nussbaum
September 7, 2015
More and more Amish are forced to work “off the farm” or move away with their families in search of their livelihood. But a local organic Amish co-op sees change on the horizon – great change.
Labor Day Goodness From the Grill
Sarah Nussbaum
August 31, 2015
Delicious grilled burgers, chicken, salmon and veggie pockets to enjoy around the picnic table – before it’s too late!
Ready to Go Meatless? Here’s Why You Should (+ 4 Yummy Recipes).
AllisonErvin
August 24, 2015
Going vegetarian and removing all meat from your diet is a wonderful thing, but you should know the facts before you take the plunge.
Sauerkraut, Lehman’s Style
Karen Johnson
August 21, 2015
Make homemade sauerkraut? Yes, you can! It’s not only delicious, it’s also really, really “good for your gut.” In this article, one of Lehman’s own shows you just how easy it is.
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