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• Drunken Chestnuts for Martinmas

  

  This eleventh day of the eleventh month, is known in many countries of the world as St. Martin's Day or "Martinmas." During the Middle Ages, Saint Martin was th... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Heritage Chocolate Pecan Pie

  

  Although November isn’t officially “National Pie Month,” it should be. Many Americans look forward to eating pie rather than turkey or green bean casserole. Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Happy Celtic New Year Barmbrack

  

  Barmbrack is a traditional Celtic bread served during Samhain which is the first day of the traditional Celtic year and also the first day of winter. Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sonny's Spicy Roasted Pepitas

  

  While most kids look forward to carving pumpkins for the resulting scary decoration, Sonny is all about the roasted seeds. Dom and Nic plan out the... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Happiness Hacks for Life In and Out of the Kitchen

  Every now and then we get a request to share our tips and tricks; “kitchen hacks” if you will. I finally starting writing a few in my journal and have compiled ... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Hunka Burnin' Love Hot Pepper Jelly

  

  Our family’s burning love for hot peppers (all pun intended) is well documented. Like many natives of the South, I grew up with peppers, lots of them. Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Nuclear Fission “Hots” Pepper Relish

  

  With temperatures expected to dip into the upper 20s this evening, we picked a ginormous amount of green cayenne peppers before they could freeze overnight.... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pumpkin Spice Caramel Popcorn and Pepitas

  

  The nights are getting cooler and the store aisles are filling up with holiday merchandise. While some head straight for the ornaments and decorations, I... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Oh My Darling Lemon Thyme Marmalade

  

  When life gives you lemons, instead of making lemonade we make marmalade. Homemade preserves and jams with farm-fresh fruit are the essence of rural Italian... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Marcella-Inspired Ribollita (Tuscan Soup)

  

  Italians are legendary for being able to feed hoards of family and friends having spent little or no money. Frugal homemakers grow their own tomatoes and... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pulled Pork Definitive

  

  Home cooks seeking flavorful meals that require minimal effort and time in the kitchen should look no further than pulled pork, the ultimate meal solution. Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Brownies: Historically Delightful

  

  A chocolate brownie is a flat, baked square or bar developed in the United States at the end of the 19th century. The brownie is a cross between a cake and a... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken Paillard in Creamy Mustard Sauce

  

  Chicken Paillard is a classic dish of boneless chicken breasts that have been thinned out using a mallet, rolling pin or merely “butterflied. Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Harmonious Jalapeno Basil Coleslaw

  

  When it comes to food, people have very definitive opinions about how certain dishes should be prepared; the most controversial among these are pizza,... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Labor Day Menu Planner

  

  Stay relaxed while you entertain on this much-anticipated day off with some easy cookout ideas. When it's time to eat, enjoy the fruits of your labor, because... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Couscous with Cranberries and Toasted Peanuts

  

  Couscous is a coarsely ground pasta made from semolina, a type of durum wheat. Its name is derived from the Berber word meaning “well rolled. Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bread-N-Butter Pickles

  

  I cannot imagine a Labor Day cookout without the pickles. Whether you put them on burgers and hot dogs or toss them in your potato salad, they are an integral... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon Artichoke Pesto Temptation

  

  If artichokes are an ingredient in a recipe, I immediately start drooling which explains why I couldn’t resist buying a jar of Lemon Artichoke Pesto at Bella... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cherry Tomato Triscuit Tartlets

  

  The tomatoes are still rolling in, and in the instance of the cherry tomatoes, we mean this quite literally as one of the baskets we frequently use to harvest... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tribute to Dad Gazpacho

  

  It is with a heavy heart that I write this post. My Dad, the man who taught me everything I know about gardening and homesteading, passed away this week. It... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES