Changes to USDA Agricultural Zones
The USDA has updated the agricultural zones/plant hardiness maps for the first time in over a decade. Did your zone change?
Let’s Talk Turkey!
There’s just a week to go until Thanksgiving. It’s time! Let’s Talk Turkey! Thanksgiving is just a week away, and that means it is time to really think about the star of the show – the beautifully roasted turkey! Cooking for a holiday crowd can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. With a …
Christmas Picture Books to Read Aloud
Spending time as a family is an important part of the holiday season. Spending time reading Christmas picture books together is definitely a favorite pastime. As I began to go through the list of Christmas picture books that we have read over the last few years, I am in awe of the writing and illustrations …
Our Thanksgiving Game Plan
We are just one week away from Thanksgiving and the official kick-off to the holiday baking season in our home. I currently have the turkey defrosting in the garage fridge. I have a produce drawer full of vegetables to prep for stuffing and other side dishes. There is so much little stuff to do, and …
5 Knives You Need in Your Kitchen
Have you seen those beautiful sets of kitchen knives displayed in the butcher blocks, but you have no idea what some of them are for? I’m going to help you out with the five knives you actually need in your kitchen. When my husband and I first moved in together and set up our kitchen, …