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White Hot Chocolate 3 cups Half & Half 2/3 cup white chocolate baking pieces 1 3 inch cinnamon stick 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp almond extract Ground Cinnamon (optional) Whipped Cream…
Cold, crisp days call for hearty foods to warm up from the inside-out. With just a few tasty additions, you can take chili – the classic comfort food – to the next level. This Sweet…
When you’re planning your big turkey dinner, the one thing you want to be sure to do is get a turkey big enough for some delicious leftovers. While turkey sandwiches are good, there’s a lot…
Turkey and stuffing are Thanksgiving Day must-haves, but not everyone makes them the same way. When it comes to stuffing, where you live might make a difference in how you make it. According to a…
Fall is about cooler weather, football, sweaters and warm, delicious food. It’s about gathering around the table with loved ones to enjoy a snack or meal and making memories that will last a lifetime. As…
A Slice of Apple Pie I remember coming home sullen one day because we’d lost a softball game. Grandma, in her wisdom, suggested, “Maybe a slice of hot apple pie will make you feel better.”…
Basic tips for feeding wild birds With all the constraints people lived through in 2020, many turned to their own backyards – nature, in particular – for hope, solace, wonder and even entertainment. Despite the…
Prep Time: 5 minutes Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes An adorable paper plate jellyfish craft for kids to make during the summer as part of an ocean or sea unit study. Make these ocean animals…
With the kids out of school and longer days full of sunshine just ahead, the outdoor fun is about to begin. Whether you spend these hot days outside having picnics or enjoying that dip in…
With the return of warmer days, many homeowners have begun tending to their lawns and gardens. But, without giving their mowers and tractors attention first, some may find their lawn care equipment not quite up…