By Vickie Hutchins and Jo Ann Martin of Gooseberry Patch ~ Many of us are watching our food budgets these days, so this month we decided to feature the humble potato. This common root vegetable is low in cost, fat and calories while still offering many important health benefits such
If you prefer not to stand over the grill or maybe it’s occupied by all the steaks and burgers, then try making barbecue chicken in your slow cooker. The chicken comes out just as moist and tasty without all the work. It’s perfection. Serves: 6 Ingredients 2-3 lbs chicken 1
By Karen Olsen – Burlap is making an appearance all over the home décor scene. It’s rustic, textural and charming all at the same time. Burlap is one of my “must haves” in decorating. Burlap evokes a time when a trip to town meant brining home bags of goods and
Looking for some good meatless recipes? Italian recipes are the place to look. The first time I ate Eggplant Parmesan I didn’t even know there wasn’t meat in it; it was so darn good I didn’t even think about it. So below I’ve decided to take a closer look at
By Marcia Rotella – I cannot tell you when I knew that God had embedded a passion in me for being a homemaker, but I realized it was in my heart all along as He gently nudged me through the years. I’m certain it intensified when I began to live for
Serves: 2 (but you can easily double or triple this recipe) What you’ll need: 2 Smart Chicken breasts (or brand of choice) 3/4 cup of tomato, chopped 1/2 cup onion, chopped 3/4 cup zucchini, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup tomato basil or plain feta cheese 1/2 to 3/4
Roasting a chicken might sound pretty easy, and it is, but surprisingly many of us don’t know the basic steps to achieving the perfect roasted chicken. As always when working with chicken, you need to know the proper temperature, length and steps to cooking it. You never want to risk
By Gooseberry Patch- Vickie Hutchins and Jo Ann Martin ~ An inexpensive ingredient, eggs are always in the refrigerator–or at least on the shopping list! The hard-boiled egg is so versatile, making a perfect garnish, snack or picnic side dish. To help you make the most of this kitchen staple,
By Holly Clegg – With May here and summer fast-approaching, I’m sure your calendar is filled with tons of important dates. Graduations, family reunions, and Mother’s Day are just a few of the popular May celebrations. One of my favorite ways to entertain for these special occasions is to prepare
By Kristin Salazar – Back in the day mantels were used for heating and cooking. Today mantels are the main focal point in many homes and enjoyed for their architectural details. I enjoy making an extra effort to change our mantel with the change in seasons. It really showcases such
By Vickie Hutchins and Jo Ann Martin of Gooseberry Patch – Whether we’re turning over beds to get ready for warm weather veggies, sprinkling seeds or just potting up some pansies, gardening is one of our favorite ways to spend a weekend. We’re sharing some tips from our cookbook, Farmers’
By Holly Clegg – The true sign of spring in the “food world” is the abundance of the many fresh vegetables. Asparagus are one of the quintessential spring vegetables. They appear earlier but they peak in May so this favorite American vegetable (Broccoli came in #2) is showcased this time
By Leslie Reichert – Spring is a great time to clean even if we don’t deal with the soot and dust like our ancestors. And we can use technology to make spring cleaning much “greener” and easier than they could have ever imagined. Look at some of the great things
By Vicki Norris – The Pruning Principle™ Do you have a lot of stuff accumulating around your house or office? Are you stashing and stuffing simply because you have too much junk and don’t know where to put it? I call all this extraneous stuff “overage.” In my experience as
Everyone needs some cookbook staples. For a go-to fried fish recipe that you’ll cherish for years, try this Classic Oven Fried Fish. With a cornmeal-breadcrumb crust and fast bake time, it’s a quick and tasty dinner. It’s so good you’ll forget it’s baked and not really fried. Serves: 4 Ingredients
By Patti Johnson, CID, IDS – Or, on the floor… Or, on the furniture The fact is, there are many ways to decorate a space with mirrors, even if you can’t find the wall space. Most of us know that having a mirror in the room reflects light and gives
By: RecipeLion.com When budgeting for your meal planning, be sure to add these Baked Chicken Drumsticks to your list. This chicken recipe goes is a popular favorite and very flavorful with its mix of cheese and spices. Cooking Time: 45 min Ingredients 6-8 chicken drumsticks 1/2 cup real mayonnaise 2
By: RecipeLion.com with permission and provided by “The Mommy Diet” – book by Alison Sweeney, host of The Biggest Loser For a quick and easy chicken recipe you must try this delicious Chicken & Cabbage recipe from The Mommy Diet – a book by Alison Sweeney, host of The Biggest
By: The Editors of RecipeLion.com It’s time to get back to the basics. Amish recipes seem to be all the rage lately, or maybe they just never went out of style. They are more than just easy, Amish recipes are very budget friendly too, which makes these recipes an ideal
By Patti Johnson – What is an Interior Design Inspirational Board? For starters, think of it as a collage or a collection of clippings and images of everything you love or interests you for your home. These collages are referred to as “Inspiration” Boards because their purpose is to inspire
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