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The Best Pear Crisp in the World

I’m not generally one to cook with pears. They never last long enough in our fridge to accumulate enough to make a really great pie or cobbler or crisp. But we had such luck last night and so a-baking I went. This filling is really inspired by a recipe I found in Family Fun Magazine. (Yes, you’ll notice I get quite a few recipes from there.) I like it because the ground ginger gives the dish a little kick. This is definitely a case where less is more, and when I experimented with adding other spices, I have to admit … Continue reading →

Changing Focus

When you are first starting out in photography, it’s best to concentrate on the basics. After all, there’s no sense in trying to memorize all the nuances of advanced picture-taking if you can’t remember how to work something as simple as your camera’s zoom feature. Getting to know your camera is the first step to snapping keepers. Resist the temptation to pitch your instruction manual just because you think you can work your camera by following the nifty icons plastered near the LCD screen. Granted, there are many features you can set on auto mode and still take decent photos, … Continue reading →

Home Month in Review: November 2008

Is your home ready for the holidays and winter? Now that November is over, it is time to gear up for the December ahead. Take a look at last months articles and see if there is anything you missed! November 1st Home Blog Month in Review: October As I sit here looking out my window at the backyard, the birds are hovering in the pine tree against a strong wind and steady rain. The temperature is chilly today, and the calendar reminds me that we have left October behind. November 2nd Fall and Holiday Decorating with Nature 2 Isn’t it … Continue reading →

Frugal Month in Review: October 2008

“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” – George Eliot October has come and gone, but we can still enjoy fall and the celebration of Thanksgiving and all of the great joys of the season. Take a look back at all of the ways to save money that were featured last month. October 1st Frugal Halloween Costumes It is fall and Halloween is approaching fast, are you ready? What do the kids want to be? You can make some great homemade costumes … Continue reading →

A Different Kind of Blueberry Cobbler

Nothing sings the praises of summer like blueberry cobbler. Cooks love summer for its fresh bounty and yes, if you make it right–blueberry cobbler sings! Personally, I love a dallop of crème friache, but it’s not necessary to make this tasty treat really stand out. This blueberry cobbler is unique with a cornbread cinnamon top but I almost guarantee that once you try it this way–you may just ditch your old blueberry cobbler recipe! The recipe originally appeared in Fine Cooking Magazine. . .however I’ve tweaked it just a little to bring out the combination of cinnamon, cornbread and blueberries. … Continue reading →

Caring For Your Stoneware Bakeware

The idea for using fired clay for baking and cooking is ancient. The Chinese used to take slabs of clay and heat them in a kiln of around 2000 degrees. The result is what we now call stoneware. There are several advantages to using stoneware: *It is safe to use in the microwave, oven or freezer. *Over time it develops a non-stick surface. *It’s long lasting if you care for it properly. However, stoneware must be cared for properly. It also needs to be re-seasoned from time to time. You cannot put stoneware in the dishwasher as the finish will … Continue reading →

Planning an Autumn Wedding?

Autumn is a beautiful time to host or hold a wedding. The colors are rich and distinct. It can be associated with the harvest and with the bounty collected after a rich summer. Associating the bounty, the harvest and even the rituals of thanks giving into a wedding ceremony is a charming devotional to the love shared between a couple. If you are planning an autumn wedding, here are some tips to help you out: If your wedding is going to be outdoors, you need to have a good idea of the type of weather to expect – from damp … Continue reading →