APPROACHABLE HOSPITALITY, SCRATCH FOOD,HOME AND LIVING
Here comes fall, and two of my favorite things to focus on styling for my home during this season are decorating tablescapes and mantels. Fall brings back warm memories of back-to-school days, apple and grape picking, warm days, and cool crisp nights. Table settings are always a simple way to bring this cozy season indoors as the days get shorter…
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August is flying past us at record speeds and this marks the month that I start to transition from summer to fall. I am not one who enjoys giving up on summer while it’s still so warm outside so I like to incorporate small changes by adding harvest fruits, like apples and pears. If you’re visiting here today from my…
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Have you ever tasted a whoopie pie? I’m not sure of the origins of the name or why it was chosen for this soft, cake-like cookie but they are a regional favorite around here. Today, I’m going to share my recipe for chocolate raspberry filled, whoopie pies. These Chocolate cookies with a sweet and fruity raspberry frosting middle are just…
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Don’t you love this time of year when the weather starts to turn just a little cooler? Friday night football is about to begin, Kids are going back to school, and the bugs are backing off a bit. After a steamy July, I always start to think about outdoor activities again, like bike rides, campfires, and creating picnics in the…
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Homemade Granola I sure do love the taste and texture of this nutty and delicious homemade granola. Well, actually I believe homemade anything is often better than store-bought. It’s probably all the love and stirring that goes into it:). One of the reasons I like to make this Delicious granola is because I know what I’m eating. If I feel…
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I haven’t always been a gardener Today I’m going to tell you a story about How I became a shade gardener and how you can do it too. When I was younger I never enjoyed gardening. I’m a nurturer by nature but somehow I never thought I had the talent or patience to grow plants. I think the sun and…
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