Ann Fulton
A Very Merry Christmas $400 Cash Giveaway
First of all, happy December…and where on earth has this year gone?? As a blogger, I encounter a good many “giveaway” opportunities. I pass over most of them, but when I think my readers would really enjoy the prize (like last month’s KitchenAid stand mixer and prAna clothing prizes!), I figure, “why not?” And who…
Holiday Gift Guide
Holiday decorations have been up since Halloween in many spots, and Christmas carols can now be heard round the clock on some radio stations. To all of you who have purchased your presents—perhaps even wrapped them—I am impressed! For the rest of us who still have some work to do, I have one helpful hint.…
Party Salmon
Enjoy hot out of the oven for an easy weeknight meal or serve at room temperature for a delightful addition to any buffet table. For a delicious breakfast or brunch, serve in place of lox with an assortment of bagels, cream cheese, chopped hard-boiled egg, capers, minced red onion, and thinly sliced cucumber. Party Salmon…
Creamy Horseradish Dill Sauce
Bright, herby, and quick to make, this creamy sauce will elevate fish, crab cakes, latkes, baked potatoes and more. Not every actor in a movie can have a starring role. Strong supporting characters are integral to the success of any movie – or play or television show for that matter. That’s how I view…
Aunt Glenna’s Flourless Fudge Pie
Certain days are easy to remember. Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November, and Mother’s Day is the second Sunday in May. For my family, there’s another annual occurrence penned in our family calendar for the Sunday before Thanksgiving–The Apple Pie Auction & Variety Show. First Presbyterian of Lancaster—our family church—hosts the evening in the…
#JustBeYou and a chance to win clothes from prAna!
In an unexpected but completely welcome offer, prAna teamed with Stonyfield Organic to give away clothes! Think of it as an early birthday present–or late, depending on when your birthday is! (By the way, I cropped the first picture so that those who receive email notifications of new posts weren’t stunned by a humongous picture…
Creamy (Healthy) Peanut Butter Dip… and some acceptable “double dipping”
Recipes have a way of evolving over time. Preferences shift, dietary needs change, and we learn from trial and error. Sometimes, we simply have a clever idea. At face value, the following recipe is a simple dip for apples, bananas, pretzels, and more. Mixing peanut butter and maple syrup into a base of Greek yogurt…
KitchenAid Giveaway
Can you believe it’s November? Weren’t we just wearing flip flops and shorts, enjoying the long days of summer and savoring the occasional ice cream cone? Of course, each new season has its own endearing qualities. Darkness at 5:00 is offset (ok…somewhat offset) by the gorgeous colors of fall, the beauty of the first snowfall,…
Greek Pastitsio
My make-at-home version of this classic Greek dish, which is often compared to lasagna, is lighter than the traditional recipe yet still packed with flavor. A family favorite for sure. November is bookended by two incredible feasts. Thanksgiving is the obvious end-of-month celebration, but if you live in my hometown of Lancaster, you may very…
Roasted Beet Hummus
Serve this gorgeous show-stopper as a make-ahead appetizer, a satisfying snack, or as a base for an anything-but-boring lunch. When I first laid eyes upon this colorful sister of the traditional middle eastern dip, I was smitten by its vibrant ruby hue. Thanks to the addition of a humble root vegetable, the color is…
Rio Grande Skillet Dinner
This easy, all-in-one meal is healthy, economical and so family friendly! When I open my cupboard, I see more than enough food to sustain my family for a week, and likely much longer. For too many people, this is not the case. This problem isn’t limited to some far-flung locale. It’s an…
Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Bars with Easy Granola Crumb Crust
She had me at pumpkin pie for breakfast. Of course, if you’ve been reading this blog for a few seasons now, you’ve likely read that my family has been known to eat strawberry shortcake and apple dumplings for dinner. Though this seasonal dessert-turned-meal concept shocked my husband when we were newly married (at that point,…
