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Five Reasons to Ditch the Lawn and Plant a Front Yard Garden
A lush green lawn has become a mandatory calling card in many communities. But your lawn might be making you sick. And it's certainly not a sustainable solution. Here's why…
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Lip-Smacking-Good Homemade Ginger Simple Syrup
With a flavorful punch, this ginger simple syrup is a great addition to drinks, baked goods, & marinades. Or try it in salad dressing!
This Easy Blueberry French Toast Casserole is Nice Enough for Company
This blueberry French toast casserole makes it easy to serve everyone at once. A make ahead French toast casserole, it's easier than flipping slices!
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Harvest Wintertime Flavor with a Windowsill Herb Garden
A windowsill herb garden makes fresh flavor convenient throughout the winter; it's also a good option year round for apartment or condo dwellers.
Harvest Wintertime Flavor with a Windowsill Herb GardenRead More
Stock Your Pantry with DIY Turmeric Powder for Fresh Flavor
This neon-bright spice has a distinctive flavor that's used frequently in Indian cuisine. You can make turmeric powder at home from turmeric roots for a fresher product to use in…
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Homemade Ham and Cheese Buttermilk Biscuits
When there's leftover ham to use up, these easy homemade buttermilk biscuits are the perfect solution! They're tasty and great with a nice warm soup.
Homemade Marshmallow Fluff With Just 4 Ingredients and NO Corn Syrup
This homemade marshmallow fluff recipe is so easy, you'll never buy the jars of fluff again. It has none of the wonky marshmallow fluff ingredients that come with store-bought. Make…
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos for a Tasty Dinner in a Flash
My slow cooker is my saving grace when there just don’t seem to be enough hours in the day. These slow cooker pork tacos make taco night (one of my…
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Try Something New for Breakfast – Make these Persimmon Pancakes
These persimmon pancakes are a tasty way to use persimmons from your backyard tree. When they're ripe in the fall, mix up a batch of pancakes for breakfast. Their spicy,…
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Sore Throat Soother: A Cure for What Ails You, With a Twist
Made with honey, immunity boosting turmeric, lemon, and ginger, this natural sore throat soother is a cure for what ails you when cold & flu season arrives.
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Make these Easy Fried Green Tomatoes for a Garden Fresh Side Dish
This easy fried green tomatoes recipe requires just six ingredients. It's a great way to use end of the season green tomatoes. Bonus: They're gluten free, paleo, and keto friendly.
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50+ Winter Gardening Projects to Tackle in the Off Season
Winter gardening tips: Cold weather garden projects to tackle during the off-season. These are almost as good as digging in the dirt!
50+ Winter Gardening Projects to Tackle in the Off SeasonRead More
Make this Vegetarian Butternut Squash Stuffing on the Stove or in the Instant Pot
Is stuffing your favorite dish on the holiday menu? My family’s Thanksgiving turkey dinner wouldn’t be complete without a savory stuffing recipe. This Instant Pot stuffing recipe frees up space…
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Making Gravy from Scratch – It’s Easy to Make at Home and Tastier, Too!
Used to making gravy with a packet or using gravy from a jar? Making gravy from scratch is easy! Here's how to make gravy from drippings or in an Instant…
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Home Preservation: Canning Equipment and How to Get Started
While home food preservation is not difficult, there are some things to know. Get started with an understanding of the necessary canning equipment. From canning jars and lids to water…
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Get Off the Shelf
Learn how to make your favorite condiments, toppings and snacks. Save money and eliminate wasteful packaging by making your own at home.
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The latest recipes for your seasonal cooking and garden preservation.
Making pies from scratch is a worthwhile endeavor! I’ve modified Grandma’s pie crust recipe a bit but it’s still our go-to recipe for pie making. Grandma’s Pie Crust Recipe: How to Make Pie Crust from ScratchRead More Ginger cookies with fresh ginger can't be beat for flavor. Serve these easy ginger cookies with a glass of milk or a hot cup of tea, or give them as… Sweet Snacking: Easy Ginger Cookies With Fresh GingerRead More This homemade cranberry sauce with orange and ginger will rock your holiday table. It's sweet and tangy and very flavorful. A perfect addition to the Christmas or Thanksgiving buffet. It's…
Grandma’s Pie Crust Recipe: How to Make Pie Crust from Scratch
Sweet Snacking: Easy Ginger Cookies With Fresh Ginger
Ginger Spiced Fresh Cranberry Sauce with Orange
