Since our community garden and the local farmers market are bursting with fresh vibrant greens, I wanted to remind you of an old favorite recipe and share a new one. In case you've forgotten, I am originally from Ayden, NC, home of the Collard Festival, Collard eating contests, Collard parade, and yes, even Collard royalty. I once dreamed of some day becoming the "Collard ...
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Gingerbread Adventures- a fun family Christmas tradition
One of the Christmas traditions my kids enjoy every year is making gingerbread houses. The recipe below is tried and true, though it can be a little challenging getting all of the pieces cut, baked, cooled, and glued together with frosting. But once the hard part is done, the kids really enjoy decorating their own custom cottages with a plethora of candies and royal ...
Rice Pilaf in Winter Squash
I've really enjoyed cooking with all of the winter squash that are abundant this time of the year. In addition to being beautiful, they are very inexpensive at my local farmer's market. You can find step-by-step instructions on how to bake them in this post. The shape and beauty of the acorn squash makes them a perfect edible bowl for many recipes. When I last purchased a ...
