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Baked Brie with Pecans and Cranberry Orange Chutney

Recipe for Baked Brie with Pecans and Cranberry Orange Chutney

’Tis the season for sweet and savory favorites – from the mouthwatering desserts you crave each year to starters and snacks that hold over hungry guests. Elevate your holiday entertaining with the right combination of appetizers, main courses, sides, sweets and beyond that … read more

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Cornish Game Hen

Recipe for Cornish Game Hen with Kale Sweet Potato Salad

With the festive season arriving, bring together family and friends for a delicious feast you can feel good about serving. One standout recipe is this Cornish Game Hen with Kale Sweet Potato Salad that pairs fresh, leafy kale with roasted sweet potatoes and … read more

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baby chewing plastic

What Every Parent of Young Children Should Know about Plastics

Plastics is not a subject that most of us go to sleep obsessing over or wake up consumed by. But when you are writing a report for EARTHDAY.ORG titled “Babies vs. Plastics,” plastics literally become your life. Plastic is an omnipresent material in … read more

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christmas ornaments

Recipe for Ornament Cookies

Cooking up a successful holiday gathering calls for everyone’s favorite recipes. From the centerpiece main dish to fresh salads and appetizers, roasted sides and baked sweets, you can take seasonal get-togethers up a notch by mixing traditional classics with newfound favorites. A decadent … read more

Figgy pudding ready for flaming
Barb's Open Kitchen

Figgy Pudding

“Oh bring us some figgy pudding, and bring it right here!” Those familiar with the ancient traditional Christmas song, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” will recognize the second verse asking for figgy pudding. What is figgy pudding, and why is it included … read more

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This bamboo seed saver kit contains storage envelopes, glass vials and compartments to organize seeds and hold them in place. (Photo courtesy of Gardener's Supply Company/gardeners.com)

Ideas for Gifts with Multiple Functions and Styles

The holidays are quickly approaching and finding the perfect gift for those on your list can be challenging. With many people downsizing or striving for a minimalistic lifestyle, finding the perfect gift gets even more difficult. Gifting something that is unique, useful and … read more

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bourbon pecan pie

Recipe for Bourbon Bacon Pecan Pie

When Thanksgiving hosts and their guests ponder must-have desserts, one of the most common favorites is an oh-so-delicious pie. More specifically, with nearly endless possibilities and its familiar festive flavor, pecan pie is one of America’s most beloved holiday treats. When it comes … read more

Grandma's Dishes
Contemporary Thrifting with Amy

Grandma’s Dishes

Availability, trend, need and definition will determine the future of “thrifting,” which is primarily looking for used items. Today, the activity is enormous in many directions, but tomorrow may be a different story. My expertise began in the ’70s, when I was teaching … read more

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cranberry popovers

Recipe for Popovers with Cranberry Butter

Creating memorable moments and special meals with friends and family during the holiday season doesn’t have to be overwhelming. While these festivities are often a favorite moment each year, the planning and preparation can be a bear for hosts. To help take some … read more

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