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November 23, 2008

Fall is for Planting Trees & Shrubs

Filed under: Gardening — About Gardening @ 8:01 pm
I’ve never fully bought into the idea that fall is for planting. In my experience, loosening the soil too late in the season just makes it easier for the voles...

Making Perfect Gravy

Filed under: Cooking — About Home Cooking @ 7:00 pm
With a little insight on methods and a few tricks of the trade, you will find making the perfect gravy a snap! Should you use a flour roux? Cornstarch? Arrowroot?...

Pumpkin Pie vs. Pecan Pie

Filed under: Cooking — About Low Fat Cooking @ 7:00 pm
Pie is not exactly a low-fat option, but perhaps you like to treat yourself to a nice slice of pie at Thanksgiving, and there's nothing wrong in that, especially if...

Crafty Blogs to Explore - 21st Edition

Filed under: Crafts — About Family Crafts @ 4:00 am
It is too cold here to go outside and I have finished all of my ongoing projects... While I would really love to start a new quilt today, I...

November 22, 2008

Sweet potatoes or yams? What are they?

Filed under: Cooking — About Home Cooking @ 7:00 pm
In the US, the terms sweet potato and yam are often used interchangably, but they are different vegetables. Whichever term you prefer, this vegetable is a particular favorite at Thanksgiving...

This Week’s Spotlight Crafts (November 15 - 21)

Filed under: Crafts — About Family Crafts @ 4:00 am
It is hard to believe that it is almost time for Thanksgiving. Where did the Autumn go? I ask this not only because time has flown by so fast but...

November 21, 2008

Flowers that Grow More Vegetables

Filed under: Gardening — About Gardening @ 8:50 pm
Every year several gardeners write in wondering why they're not getting more squash on their vines, even though they have plenty of flowers. Chances are good the problem is...

Stuffing Calculation Chart

Filed under: Cooking — About Home Cooking @ 7:00 pm
This chart will help you determine how much stuffing or dressing to use for chicken, turkey, and other poultry. Be sure to read the full informational article on Stuffings and...

Boneless Stuffed Turkey Recipe

Filed under: Cooking — About Home Cooking @ 7:00 pm
You can fit more stuffing in a boneless turkey and have an easier time carving it to boot. Your guests will never know by looking at it that the turkey...

Sharon’s Garden Stepping Stones

Filed under: Crafts — About Family Crafts @ 4:00 am
I recently got a few garden stepping stone photos submitted to the stepping stone photo gallery. All three of these garden stones are made by Sharon West, two of which...
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