winter
As the warm summer months fade into memory, your opportunities to enjoy grilled meals outside start to dwindle.
But don’t despair! There is still plenty of time to enjoy your favorite grilled foods before the chilly bite of winter forces you back inside.
Quick and delicious are the hallmark buzzwords surrounding this healthy fall salad.
The addition of rotisserie chicken sets the stage for an easy and filling weeknight meal, while the warmth of the grilled peaches complements the crunch of the pecans and the rich creaminess of the goat cheese.
A light champagne vinaigrette balances out the flavors with a hint of tangy sweetness. Continue reading
A slow cooker is one of the top cooking appliances to have during the fall season. It is going to help you cook healthy meals with minimal effort, and can give you a home-cooked meal that is done by the time you return home from work. Here are some of the top reasons you should have a slow cooker in yourkitchen.
Easy and Convenient to Use
A lot of people that use slow cookers want them due to how convenient they are. If you are spending hours in the evening chopping up vegetables and standing over a hot stove, you can definitely make use of a slow cooker.
With this type of appliance, you put all the ingredients inside in the morning, put it on low, then return several hours later to your dinner being done. There is no mixing or stirring that needs to be done once you turn it on. You can turn it on low if you want to cook your food for 6-8 hours, or on high for about 2-4 hours, such as when running errands during the day. Continue reading
If you’ve been gardening all summer, you’ve likely enjoyed the fruits of your labor. Fresh vegetables, fruits or flowers have graced your dinner table in one manner or another. But now the summer is nearing an end. You may be wondering what you can do in September to prepare your garden for the coming winter and the next summer. Continue reading
There is something about autumn that gets people in the mood to be outdoors. The weather seems to be just the right temperature, and a sense of togetherness is in the air.
If you have loved ones who are seniors, now is a great time of year to get them out and exploring their local communities before the cold winter season comes about.
With all the parades and festivities going on throughout the season, knowing where to take your loved one could be a pain. Below are some ideas on the types of festivals your loved ones might enjoy going to.
Harvest Festivals
As autumn is known to be the harvest season, many communities celebrate their great harvest with food and festivities. Seniors particularly like harvest festivals because of all the fresh produce around. Continue reading
