Cooking

4 Resolutions We Can All Make Happen

Sarah Nussbaum December 30, 2015

Happy (almost) New Year! January 1st traditionally equals gut-check time. So let’s all delve in together, shall we?

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.

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.