i don’t think i have ever done a blog post exclusively about food. which is surprising to me because my biggest passion besides my family and reading really is food. i have a solid, healthy relationship with food, something that i am proud about (can you tell i’m in love?) because it’s been one heck of a journey. more on that journey some other time because i’m really excited to get baking with you. wait. one more disclaimer: i’m not a food blogger with a fancy camera, kitchen, or surface replicas as props for my dishes. i don’t know much about food photography. in fact, there’s only one photo in this post of the muffins and it’s not even a...
Need to know how to cook a turkey? We’ve got you covered—with tips on what size turkey you should buy, how long it’ll take to cook, and what tools you need to pull it off. Caveat: There are countless methods for roasting a Thanksgiving turkey (and that’s before you even get into grilled turkey and deep fried turkey), but we’re going with one of the most basic because it always works. What Size Turkey Do You Need? A fairly standard 12-15 pound turkey will feed between 6-8 people as part of a meal, so scale up or down as needed. How and When to Thaw a Turkey Don’t forget this step! Unless you buy a fresh heritage bird, your turkey...
As American as Apple Pie Even though peaches are considered the quintessential Southern fruit, the phrase “as American as apple pie” applies to the South, too. Every weekend during the fall across the South friends and families pile into cars and head to the mountains of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia to pick apples. With the leaves changing color and a brisk nip in the air, this journey is one of the most quintessential, all-American, Norman Rockwell-esque forays of autumn. Many of the small towns throughout Appalachia host apple festivals, and all along the winding roads folks can stop and buy fresh apples to take home, as well as apple butter, apple jelly, apple bread, apple cake,...
Clip $10 coupon Let the kids cook for you For a change! Place the pot and pan on the stove, and listen as food starts to bubble and sizzle! Realistic lights and sounds add to the pretend play fun! Use the included coffee pods to make a cup O' Joe! Enjoy at home in a small mug or take it "on the go" In the included travel cup. Start a game of "Restaurant" - take orders over the included play phone, then use the oven, stove and microwave to whip up whatever comes to the imagination! When the cooking is done, kids can clean dishes in the swivel sink! Storage bins and molded-in shelves and dish rack make organization a...
