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Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Do you still have cranberry cravings? These Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies will be sure to satisfy them.These ruby speckled oatmeal cookies are delicious.

Good New England apple cider from a local apple orchard is one of my very favorite beverages. Nothing says fall to me than a glass of apple cider. Mulled cider is even better. Mulling cider with a select mixture of spices perfumes the house with wonderful aromas and makes for the most comforting warm winterContinue reading “Mulled Cider”

6 Tips To Eat Healthy During the Holidays

It can be quite a challenge to eat healthy during the holidays. There are so many delicious foods available at every gathering you attend. It can be hard to resist your favorite cookies or sweets. Here are six tips to help you approach the season and eat healthy during the holidays. It is possible toContinue reading “6 Tips To Eat Healthy During the Holidays”

Spicy Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

Spicy Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry is one of those stir-fry recipes that is not only delicious but can come together in under ½ hour.

Satisfy Those Cranberry Cravings

Fall is the time of year that you can find cranberries in your local market. Cranberries may be tart but there are all sorts of ways to use cranberries in cooking to satisfy those cranberry cravings. Here are my top five recipes for using cranberries. Cranberry Vanilla Muffins What better way to celebrate aContinue reading “Satisfy Those Cranberry Cravings”

Visiting Mystic Seaport, Connecticut

Recently my son and his wife were visiting from the Pacific Northwest. Since we were going to be in Connecticut visiting family over Thanksgiving we decided to plan a day trip and visit Mystic Seaport. Mystic Seaport has so many things to see. After checking out their website they mentioned the following highlights thatContinue reading “Visiting Mystic Seaport, Connecticut”

Broccoli Leek Quiche

Using ingredients I had on hand I created a Broccoli Leek Quiche, it was so delicous. Have you ever created a quiche using the quiche formula?

A Walking Tour of Guilford, Connecticut

I love staying with my mother-in-law any time of year. Her house is located on the Guilford Green and there is nothing I enjoy more than taking a walking tour of Guilford, Connecticut when we are visiting. Guilford’s Green is one of the largest in New England. In the beginning it was even larger,Continue reading “A Walking Tour of Guilford, Connecticut”

Leftover Turkey? Make Turkey Curry!

Hopefully you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with family and friends. Are you wondering what to do with that leftover turkey? I love having leftover turkey, which is one of the benefits of hosting a Thanksgiving. I love to make turkey soup and turkey sandwiches. Another favorite recipe to use up that leftover turkey isContinue reading “Leftover Turkey? Make Turkey Curry!”

Fall Check List – Getting Ready For Winter

We were away for a couple of weeks in October and as a result we have been scrambling to get the gardens ready for winter. We’ve had some very cold nights, which makes doing that last minute weeding nearly impossible with the frozen ground. Luckily we had a few sunny days and we were ableContinue reading “Fall Check List – Getting Ready For Winter”