Whether you grow your own apples, or you buy them to preserve, you can put up apples for pies, make applesauce, slice and make apple rings, or just make apple butter. You’ll need basic canning supplies: jars, lids, rings, stew pot or slow cooker, etc. For pie apples, wash, peel and core the apples, then ...
Autumn is here, and what is better in the fall then going to pick nice ripe juicy apples with your family? There are some wonderful orchards close to Springfield, Missouri, that I love and are a must-visit this fall. These orchards have some delicious varieties ready for the picking. Plan your trip sometime soon, so ...
Although the Atkins Diet is the diet of choice for many Americans, I cannot live without bread. I especially love to have toast everyday with my morning coffee. Here are ten of my favorite tasty toast toppings. #1 Butter Although it may seem obvious, toast is delicious with a simple coating of butter or margarine ...
My girlfriends and I are Chicago born city chicks, forever on a quest for the ultimate country getaway. Well, the search is over as we have recently discovered a wholesome countryside gem in Indiana’s Das Dutchman Essenhaus Inn and Conference Center. Located in the hospitable village of Middlebury, this idyllic inn is warmly surrounded by ...
Making your dishes and baked goods stand out may be as simple as adding a few gourmet seasonings, mixes or dressings to your repertoire. These items are often easily found at your local farmer’s market or specialty food store. Most of these foods are made with fresh, locally grown produce. A resident of Michigan, many ...
