It’s been a fantasy of ours to have cell phone service in the country. Thanks to sample product received from Wilson Electronics, we’re making it a reality… Big blue skies, field aplenty, wide open spaces and nature on your doorstep – living in a remote rural area has spectacular advantages, but reliable cell phone service […]
Since my husband was knee-high to a grasshopper, sorghum popcorn balls have ushered in fall. Some call sorghum popcorn balls “old fashioned,” but here in the Appalachias, we call it standard Halloween fare. For generations, Kentucky farmers have been producing nutrient rich and naturally gluten free crops of sorghum and pressing it into a thick, […]
Few things convey warmth and comfort in a room like the right carpeting. But whether you are considering a wall-to-wall or sectional carpeting, replacing a carpet can be a terribly stressful burden. What should be a joyful process can often be mystifying and bewildering. What carpet should you select? What color should you choose? What […]
Jam cake is long-time picnic favorite in our family. Not sure where the original recipe originated from, but grandma’s strawberry jam cake was the bees knees! Over the years I’ve experimented with multiple jam flavorings and wild blackberry jam, as they say, “takes the cake” in my kitchen. I’m also a big fan of finger […]
A decade has passed, but the compassionate care of the nurses and hospice care workers that eased my father’s pain during his last hours with us and supported our family through this difficult time, still touches my heart. Their strength when I was crumbling, their advice when we were incapable of rational thought, and their […]
The range of gluten free products popping up in the marketplace is exciting but I have been finding that price, taste and low fiber in these food lines are sometimes problematic. Which is why it’s refreshing to find Van’s Natural Foods, a brand that’s taken all three areas into consideration with its entire line of […]
For seven weekends in September and October, America’s favorite roller coast haven morphs into an exciting arena of Halloween fun. The entire theme park including rides, shows, parades – even the dinosaurs – get decked out in Halloween style! It’s hard not to smile when you walk into Cedar Point, the entire park is full […]
Making homemade paper is a wonderful craft to create and a great way to recycle waste paper into exciting new items. To make your homemade paper, you will simply need some scrap paper. See what’s lying around your house or in your recycling bin. You can try using unprinted computer paper, newspaper, magazines, egg cartons, […]
Some cookbooks you love for the amazing, enticing recipes. Others you love to savor for the delightful insights and down-home appeal. Cynthia Brigg’s “Pork Chops & Applesauce: A Collection of Recipes & Reflections” is a bit of both, making this cookbook an irresistible combination of delicious home cooking and rich storytelling. Cynthia invites you into her kitchen […]
