One of the first things you think about when it comes to the holidays is the food – particularly the cookies. I’ve collected some favorites from our Rural Mom Kitchen and from some of my favorite blogs to share with all of you. Try out a few of these new recipes. They may just turn […]
A kitchen remodel with beautiful new cabinets can cost thousands of dollars, but your cabinets have a huge impact on the functionality and appearance of your kitchen. Here’s a few design tips to help you find cabinets that meet your design requirements, storage needs and budget. When selecting kitchen cabinets, look closely at the basic […]
As a Hamilton Beach Ambassador, I have the exciting opportunity to test out a Hamilton Beach Stack and Snap 10 Cup Food Processor in the Rural Mom kitchen! Though I’ve received this appliance at no charge, all thoughts, opinions and experiences are solely that of Rural Mom. Cranberry is one of my very favorite fall […]
While I think the holidays are best spent putting away your cell phone and enjoying friends and family without the distraction… there are so many ways that cell phones can make your holidays even merrier, that rather than detracting from your enjoyment, they enhance the season! The number one obvious way is helping you to […]
Our Rural Mom kitchen is filled gourmet goodness right now! Thanks to ALDI, I have all the ingredients I need to create a delicious appetizer and to share my thoughts, experiences and recipes inspired by this terrific grocery store! Do you know what I like even better than a fabulous gourmet appetizer during the holidays? One that […]
Ten days before Christmas and you’re scrambling for last minute gifts for that special someone, but you certainly don’t want the gift to look like an after-thought. What you want is a “wow!” from the recipient when they open up your present and we have just the gifts to help you achieve last-minute gift-giving greatness! […]
Pie is by far, one of my favorite holiday treats. Every year I look forward to all the wonderful flavors – peppermint, mincemeat, pumpkin, pecan… so many wonderful holiday pies! Now, the amazing flavors of your favorite pies have been infused with whiskey for a taste experience that’s, well, spectacular! Inspired by Grandma’s homemade pie […]
Gingerbread, pumpkin, caramel and peppermint – so many delightful flavors to choose from for our holiday baked goods. So many delicious scents to fill our kitchens with seasonal bliss, re-creating cherished family recipes or mixing up new. Throughout all my years of baking, from my grand mother’s kitchen to my own home, I’ve learned two […]
On the twelfth day of book gifting, Rural Mom suggests: Cooking Light Mad Delicious: The Science of Making Healthy Food Taste Amazing Likely no surprise that we began our Rural Mom Twelve Days of Book Gifting with a cookbook and are ending with one. After all, we advocate fresh, new, innovative and delicious home cooking! […]








