I have to admit, I’m not a huge fan of creepy crawlers. We have a general agreement with each other, though, as long as I don’t see them, they get to live happy little lives. I’m fully aware of how important bugs are to our eco-system and I appreciate them for it, but still, not […]
My neighbor had a wheel barrel and a sign reading “free pears” the other day… you can bet we stopped by! What a happy day when someone shares the bounty of their land. Certainly put me in the mood for whipping up some desserts and hearty fall fare, too, like this maple glazed pork recipe. […]
This month I embarked on a 14 Day Gluten Free Journey inspired by Udi’s (read more about my first day thoughts HERE.) I’m 8 days in now, have some interesting changes going on with my body and have learned some valuable lessons along the way so far. The first thing I noticed is I have […]
With all the talk about health-care coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, it seems few people know coverage is available in every state as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, says Dr. Dixie Swanson, a former television health reporter and physician, and a lupus patient. “People can apply for the Pre-existing […]
Rural Moms, my dear friend Grace at BlessedElements has a lovely Halloween Ghost Pop treat for you today. Grace is always whipping up something fabulous and creative. Today she is sharing her adorable craft idea. Grace and her family love to prepare this clever and cute treat idea to hand out to children on Halloween. […]
I’m always looking for something to do with squash, other than the typical baked or mashed. This recipe adds the rich flavor of squash into a very simple, tasty chicken dish. A go-to for any fall night! Autumn Squash Baked Chicken and Rice Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks or thighs (1 1/4 lb), skin removed 2 […]
Fall is the perfect time to get started in cardmaking. With all the upcoming holidays, hand-made sentiments will be a real treat for your recipients. Sending a greeting card is a great way to show someone how much you care. There are scores of designs in stores for every occasion. Still, it can be difficult […]
Hard to believe these are gluten free! Yesterday I started on a journey that is long overdue. I’ve been incorporating more and more gluten free items into my diet, but haven’t taken the plunge into living a completely gluten-free lifestyle until now. While I do not (thankfully) suffer from Celiac Disease, my doc and I […]
Fall is here and I’m always excited about the fresh flavors and scents of the season, particularly pumpkins! Throughout October, I’ll be sharing some of my very favorite farm fresh fall recipes for your Rural Table, starting with this savory pumpkin chowder. Perfect for a crisp autumn eve. Pumpkin Corn Chowder Ingredients: 3 Tbsp extra […]
