Mom Bloggers on the set of MYSTERY GIRLS (Can you spot me? I’m 6th from the left in the back row.) Photo credit: Eric McCandless We arrived at ABC Studios bristling with excitement. Many of us giddy from the thought that we were about to experience our very first live taping of a show. Others, […]
As the summer heat continues, the need to water our vegetable gardens, flowers and yards becomes a daily task. While I usually enjoy my time outside, I don’t enjoy using a leaky watering system. You know the kind- you turn on the water and the faucet waters the house while the spray nozzle sprays you, […]
The Hundred Foot Journey is certainly my top movie pick of the year for so many reasons and naturally, for the food! The food aspect of The Hundred Foot Journey is certainly an aspect of the film that attracts me. (This tidbit surely comes as no surprise to long-time Rural Mom readers!) I find the […]
I took my first taste of Madeleines at a French bakery during our family trip to Paris last year. Though I certainly knew what they were, I simply hadn’t had the opportunity to sample or test my hand at baking this treat. From the very first bite I realized the delectable joy I’d been missing out on! Now, […]
You yearn to travel, but the budget is tight. Traveling to a destination that is both enjoyable and affordable can be much closer than you think, though, state and county fairs have always been popular for anyone desiring to get away for a day or a weekend trip. For families, nothing is more enjoyable […]
When I look at my children, it’s easy to see facets of myself, my husband and other relatives in our families. Our genetic code is certainly a complex one filled with many characteristics binding us to our lineage! In addition to giving us eyes like our mother or ears like our grandfather, our genetic history […]
For most of us, bad breath is a temporary, (though highly inconvenient,) problem to have. Provided that your bad breath is not caused by digestive disorders, periodontal disease, or other medical problems, using herbs and natural means to freshen your breath can be very effective. Simply look to your garden for these common herbal breath […]
Commonly referred to as the “alligator pear,” guacamole adds a bright burst of flavor to any sandwich or Mexican-inspired dish. This easy-to-whip-up chunky guacamole recipe highlights fresh garden flavors which compliment the smooth avocado flavor nicely. Ingredients: 2 ripe Haas Avocados 1 ripe fresh tomato, seeded and diced 1 large clove fresh garlic, finely minced 1 fresh […]
If you need another reason to add onion to your diet (we offered you 10 earlier this summer,) French onion soup is certainly it! This popular, hearty broth is a fabulous starter for a fine meal or easily enjoyed on its own for lunch or a light dinner. Thanks to our friends at DreamWorks Pictures, this Foodie […]
