Make Your Own Halloween Treat Bags
Kids love to dress up, so it’s no wonder they love Halloween so much. And getting lots of free candy is the icing on the cake. Whether they go door to door or attend a Halloween party, they come home with bags full of sweet treats. For adults (as well as some kids), handing out […]
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
My earliest memories of Halloween include carrying a UNICEF box along with my trick-or-treat bag. It was a school-wide effort and I loved getting that bright orange box each year, putting it together, carrying it throughout my neighborhood and turning it in the day after, inherently knowing I’d done something for a greater global good, […]
My 14 Day Gluten Free Journey with Udi’s Results
Though I knew I needed to (for health reasons) and I had already began incorporating some gluten free foods into my diet, I hadn’t gone completely gluten free. 15 days ago I embarked on a 14 Day Gluten Free Journey inspired by Udi’s and now I’m convinced this is where I need to be. Why? […]
Unjuking Our Neighborhood with UNREAL
Last week I introduced you to the UNREAL movement to UNJUNK America’s food and how we are helping by introducing these innovative candies choices to our neighborhood. UNREAL Candies have no corn syrup, no artificial preservatives, no artificial colors or flavors, no hydrogenated oils or fats, and in my opinion, a fresher, more satisfying taste. UNREAL […]
Paleo and Gluten Free Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake With Maple-Vanilla Frosting
We’re delighted to share cookbook author and blogger, Melissa Joulwan’s paleo and gluten-free recipe creation “Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake With Maple-Vanilla Frosting.” This amazing recipe creation is sure to please even the sugariest of sweet tooths without sacrificing the waistline. Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake With Maple-Vanilla Frosting Ingredients: Cake: 1 cup pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling) 1 […]
Do You Have a Plan for Your Holiday Photos?
Digital photography has certainly enhanced our ability to capture memorable moments. We can take multiple shots until we capture the perfect one, crop and touch up our photos, and then share our favorite photos with family and friends when we send gorgeous Photo Christmas Cards. The one thing our cameras cannot do, however, is set […]
Trick or Treat Zombie Zoo
When it comes to stuffed animals, pumpkins and ghosts certainly make loveable characters to hug, but if you want to stay on trend and truly delight your little ones this Halloween, you must check out the Zombie Zoo! Zombie Zoo’s huggable stuffed zombie animals are collectable plush toys from award-winning children’s author/illustrator Neecy Twinem. Cuddly, […]
Farm Fresh Recipe: Easy Eggplant And Tomato Harvest Skillet
Eggplant is so lovely and so easy to cook with. This simple harvest skillet certainly highlights the garden fresh flavors of fall splendidly! Easy Eggplant And Tomato Harvest Skillet 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into cubes 3 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped small 1 medium onion, peeled and diced […]
Cooking Healthy with Freshfoods Cook –n–Blend Baby Food Maker
What better time is there to introduce your children to wholesome foods than during their infancy? Navigating the grocery store aisles is becoming more and more difficult. As new studies come to light, there are increasing concerns with chemicals, contaminants, and overall health properties of what’s on the shelf. For these reasons, and many others […]
How Will Your Dinner Help Fight World Hunger?
Did you know that our planet produces enough food for everyone, yet nearly one billion of us (1 in every 7 people) still go to bed hungry? I truly enjoy serving the fruits of our farm and our local farmers market. After all, sustainable living is the crux of rural life. But there are many items […]
Trick or Treat ~ Bugs Card Game #Giveaway
I have to admit, I’m not a huge fan of creepy crawlers. We have a general agreement with each other, though, as long as I don’t see them, they get to live happy little lives. I’m fully aware of how important bugs are to our eco-system and I appreciate them for it, but still, not […]
Spiced Maple Glazed Pork With Roasted Sweet Potatoes And Pears
My neighbor had a wheel barrel and a sign reading “free pears” the other day… you can bet we stopped by! What a happy day when someone shares the bounty of their land. Certainly put me in the mood for whipping up some desserts and hearty fall fare, too, like this maple glazed pork recipe. […]