by Laura Macklem | Dec 16, 2021 | Side Dishes |
Holiday dinners are always a welcome indulgence, but sometimes it’s nice to have a fresh, crisp something to bite in between the stuffing, gravy, potatoes, rolls and all the other good stuff. I don’t like Brussels sprouts cooked, but I love them raw in...
by Laura Macklem | Dec 14, 2021 | Snacks |
At Thanksgiving and Christmas, we usually eat dinner at 3, which means it wouldn’t be smart to eat lunch. I serve a hearty breakfast, then set out a spread of festive appetizers around 11:30. I like to put out a mix of sweet and savory out to mix it up. My...
by Laura Macklem | Dec 4, 2021 | Dehydrating |
Dehydrated fruit can be used in so many ways. I use mine in trail mixes, quick breads, oatmeal, pies and even tea. Unlike dried fruit in the store, it’s not fried (like banana slices) has no additional sugar. I hear all the time people say dehydrated fruit has...
by Laura Macklem | Dec 2, 2021 | Dehydrating |
I have two friends who gave me heirloom pumpkins, and I purchased two. All together, I ended up with 15 pumpkins, with about 11 being consumable. (I’m still in the process of identifying some of them to determine if they are delicious, or just showy.) After...
by Laura Macklem | Nov 28, 2021 | Canning |
Most people love turkey and gravy, but don’t get it but a couple times a year. However, with the nifty science of canning and also leftover turkey, you can enjoy it all year right from your shelf. We have turkey and stuffing for both Thanksgiving and Christmas....
