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Roast Pork With Sunchokes

Rural Mom is pleased to welcome guest Randall Smith, author of Farm Fresh Flavors: 501 Delicious Meals using Local Ingredients Randall: Until I started researching this book, I had never cooked or eaten a sunchoke (also called a Jerusalem artichoke for reasons that have nothing to do withJerusalem or artichokes). I had walked by them […]

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Hellmann’s Turkey Challenge

Turkey.  Whether roasted or southern deep fried, they are a classic staple at the Thanksgiving table.  But what to do with the left-overs?  After a few days of reheated turkey, things get a little monotonous.  With the holidays right around the corner, Hellmann’s is continuing their on-going mission against mealtime monotony by encouraging moms to […]

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Gift Idea That Gives Back: Lonesome George

Through the holidays, I’m always on the look-out for gifts that give more than just a moment of delight.  Durability, functionality, and quality with meaning are always high on my criteria.  I also appreciate eco-friendly products and certainly, a company that gives back catches my attention.  Lonesome George & Co. meet all my top criterias, […]

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Peppermint Angel Cake

Something about the holiday season has me instantly craving certain flavors, peppermint being top among them.  This simple, light, yet luxurious dessert will satisfy any holiday craving and will certainly be well received by guests if whipped up for your get-togethers! What You Need: 1 (15 oz) Pkg Angel Food Cake Mix1/3 C chocolate mint […]

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Thanksgiving in Early America

Rural Mom is pleased to welcome guest Elaine Marie Cooper, author of The Promise Of Deer Run When we sit down at our Thanksgiving meal this month, we’ll be recreating a celebration that is as old as our country: sharing food with loved ones while thanking the God Who has provided the abundance. While we understand […]

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Save the Carcass! Six Steps To Make Turkey Stock

After the carving is done, before you toss the turkey carcass away, consider making better use of it by preparing turkey stock. Making good stock, or broth, is a great tool for any cook to have. It is always easy to buy a package of broth, but why do that when you can make your own […]

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Rosemary Martini and Black Truffle Parmesan Popcorn

Rural Mom is pleased to bring you Thanksgiving tips, trends & more from chef, celeb-party planner and all-around entertaining expert, Linnea Johansson: “Serving your guests a few small bites and pairing each with a festive libation is a great way to kick off a Thanksgiving feast,” says Linnea Johansson. Linnea Johansson, who has planned events […]

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Low Carb Holiday Dessert Options

As the saying goes, “Any dessert is a good dessert.”  However, most of the traditional desserts you’ve been making are probably loaded with carbs. This is one area where I recommend you invest in a few low carb ingredients so you can still make some of your favorite holiday desserts. Let’s take a look at […]

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Help Your Family Sleep More Soundly Through Cold Season

Chances are, especially through the holidays, you are not getting enough sleep. Sadly, your children may not be either. Lack of sleep causes all kinds of complications including taking it toll on our bodies ability to ward off viruses. There are more than 200 different viruses that are known to cause the common cold. November […]

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