False Springs Turns Our Focus to the Garden!
When the longer days and warmer temperatures lure us outside to the garden, we start to dream of beautiful spring flowers and fresh summer vegetables. But March can be our snowiest month of the year, so it is best to bide our time and focus on planning and prep work during March’s warmer days. Warm […]
Game Day “Pick Six” Nachos
Perfect snack for busy football weekends or a quick meal substitute. Nachos make gatherings fun and spice up the menu. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Layer tortilla chips and shredded cheese on the paper. Top with your favorite six (or more!) toppings. Diced green pepper Jalapeno pepper […]
Winter Is Here!
Be prepared with some quick tips to make snow & ice easier to manage. Cooking Spray on the edge of the shovel blade helps to prevent snow from sticking and allows you to move more quickly through the job. Remember to wipe down the shovel after shoveling and don’t store the cooking spray in the […]
Butternut Squash Soup – Perfect for Cozy Fall Dinners
A quick meal on a chilly fall evening, butternut squash soup is the perfect easy weeknight dinner. Use pre-cut squash cubes from the market for even quicker turnaround, although roasting will give it a nice rich flavor. This is a great make ahead dinner. 3-4 pounds butternut squash, seeded & quartered Melted butter for brushing […]
Furry Best Friends – More than just a cute face!
Many studies show that having a pet in your household comes with a bunch of health benefits for your family. A potentially longer, healthier life comes with pet ownership and can help reduce stress when times are tough. Reduce your blood pressure – a study of NY stockbrokers found that those with dogs or cats […]