Diane WatkinsChoosing and Using Your Pumpkin It’s officially fall, the pumpkins have arrived. Our local pumpkin patch is in full swing. Its time to pull out the carving tools and pie recipes. Here are some tips …
How to Dye Easter Eggs
Dying Easter eggs is a great activity to share with the kids, just prepare ahead to prevent messes. You don’t have to buy the special egg dye kits in the supermarket, instead use the food …
An Easy Superbowl Party Idea — Grilled Quesadillas
I first posted this in 2007, when I had a house full of young men. Things have changed and it is quiet around here now. We still love these Quesadillas. Buy some flour tortillas and …
Easy Weekly Menu Planning
Getting a healthy meal on the table every night does not need to be a struggle. The key is to have a healthy meal plan that is flexible enough to accommodate the stresses of working …
No Bake Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies are also called Top of the Stove Cookies. They can be a little tricky to make, but they are excellent when done correctly. These cookies make a great Christmas Cookie. If you …
How to Make Incredible Pan Sauces
How to Make Incredible Pan Sauces By: The Reluctant Gourmet If you want to elevate your cooking skills to a new level and add a whole lot more to your gastronomy repertoire, learn how to …
How to Make an Omelet
By Diane Watkins Eggs are wonderfully nutritious foods. Now that doctors have decided its ok to eat them again, its time to revive the omelet. The Hardware: You will need a heavy skillet with curved …
Candied Orange Peel Recipe, A Traditional Southern Favorite
By Diane Watkins Candied Orange Peel is a traditional Southern favorite. Generations of cooks have created many recipes to use all of the available food- including the peelings. Luckily for us, as the peel is …
Gingerbread Houses – Step-by-Step
by Alison Anton There’s no better way to spark up the holiday cheer than to create a gingerbread house with the whole family. My mom, brother and I made these every year that I can …
Leftovers: Thanksgiving Sandwiches
By: Amanda Jade My family takes Thanksgiving seriously. Growing up, we regularly had a half dozen or more guests at our place throughout the day, plus even more for the leftover days. I’m fairly certain …