Most jams or jellies that contain alcohol typically have a fruit base, such as cranberry-wine jelly which combines cranberry juice with burgundy wine. When dealing with grape wines, though, it’s not necessary to use a fruit base as the wine already has the fruit element. You will, however, likely have to rely on a fruit […]
Remember my snuggle aficionado? Well, he’s in crazy-good-comfort mode since the DownLinens All Season Down Comforter arrived in our home for review. Filled with 100 percent hypoallergenic down, it has become a go-to blanket for everyday fluffy-cuddly moments. As an all-season piece, this comforter is warm enough for winter, yet light enough for summer use… […]
The one area of the state fair I totally loose track of time in is the animal barns. Thankfully, my family shares in my need to dawdle and appreciate each and every one. It’s a good part of the reason we spend multiple days at the fair- so many adorable critters, so little time! To […]
It’s easy take the tried-and-true approach during your New Orleans family vacation time by lining up travel activities that include all your kid’s favorites such as pizza parlors, mini-golf, theme parks and zoos. You’ll come back home with great photographs and joyful vacation moments. If you’d like to step away from ordinary and create […]
From the second we get out of bed to take a shower in the morning until the time we apply our nighttime face cream, we expose our bodies to oodles of chemicals. We go through the motions of our beauty routines, most often not considering if there’s any impact from the ingredients of our health […]
Know what the best part about a stuffed burger is? No need to scrape cheese to scrape off the grill. Okay, well, maybe that’s the second best thing, because the crazy-good-gotta-have-it-again part is the amazing flavors that make your taste-buds giddy with every bite. We make all types of stuffed burgers from classic cheddar bacon […]
Apples are one of my favorite fruits to can, not only for flavor, but for their versatility, too. Cider, jelly, salsa, sauce, slices, and pie filling always make their way to my pantry shelves. When the earliest apples are available, apple jelly is the starting point. A very simple recipe that makes the most of […]
One of my super-favorite indulgences at the state fair is not the deep-fried oreos, it’s cake gawking in the exhibit hall. Little sweet frosted works of culinary art fill display cases evoking “oohs” and “ahhs” from each passerby and bursts of excitement from the children who spot their favorite characters among the displays. I could […]
Our summer travels gave my children a gift I didn’t expect, they have a new-found thirst for knowledge about other cultures and an excitement to explore the world. While we simply cannot pick up and embark on a world-wide tour of the continents, I can encourage their curiosity through the exploration of educational tools like […]
