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Gougères Recipe from the official Downton Abbey Cookbook Gift Set

Downton Abbey with Grandma – Gougères Recipe

These Gougères French Puff pastries grew in prominence in the 19th century, spreading beyond France and taking on new flavorings. But traditional cooks kept their classic composition of alpine cheese and rich butter-and-egg choux pastry.

Pasteli Honey Sesame Bars Recipe

These delicious Pasteli Honey Sesame Bars contain healthy fats, protein, fiber, and antioxidants—they’re the original energy snack. Borrowed from the Everything Green Mediterranean Cookbook, you'll find this tasty treat pairs well with a cup of hot tea for an afternoon snack, or…

Coconut Curry Lentil Chickpea Bowls with Kale Instant Pot Recipe

Eating well helps our bodies fight low-level, chronic inflammation that links to cancer, Alzheimer's, diabetes and other debilitating diseases. The newest book in the "I Love My Instant Pot" series, "Anti-inflammatory Diet Recipe Book," features delicious recipes full of nutritious meals you…

Cup of Plum Deluxe Delightful Morning Tea

Sentimentali-TEA. Why This Southern Girl Loves Hot Tea

Confession time. I may have to surrender my southern card after this blog post. I prefer hot tea to the dixie sweet tea most people here drink. It beckons for the world to slow down and begs you to stop and taste…

All Natural Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe

Did you know that you can make your own homemade peanut butter in about 3 minutes? It's easy, versatile, and a healthy alternative to store-bought. David had a difficult time finding a store-bought peanut butter that he enjoyed but still met his…

An Egghead’s guide to understanding Egg Labels

Why are eggs different colors and does it matter? What does it mean if egg labels say organic, free-range, or certified humane? Does Pasture-raised have any legal definition? What are the different egg sizes? What does Grade A mean?

Grilled Watermelon with Feta and Mint Recipe

Grilled Watermelon with Feta and Mint - Sure, it's fun to sit outside in your shorts and drip juice up to your elbows, but grilling watermelon and topping it with feta and fresh mint adds a whole unexpected level of sophistication.

Grilling Season sprung with spring! This North African Grilled Salmon recipe is the perfect recipe to welcome the season!

North African-Style Grilled Salmon Recipe – Char-Broil Great Book of Grilling

This delicious North African-style Grilled salmon recipe unexpectedly combines north African flavors with succulent salmon. It's the perfect recipe to break in grilling season this year. The recipe is from Char-Broil's upcoming recipe book "The Great Book of Grilling: 300 Tasty Recipes…

Enjoying seasonal produce fresh from Florida farms

I'm a country girl who grew up on the sun-drenched Emerald Coast of the Florida Panhandle. I built castles on the beach, tubed down our rivers, and picked fresh vegetables from my grandparents' farms. Growing up, I developed a passion for farm…

What is Manuka Honey? DIY Manuka Honey Rosewater Face Mask

Manuka honey, produced by New Zealand bees that pollinate the Tea Tree shrub, has superior healing qualities over traditional honey. However, buyers should be aware of misleading labels and understand the real benefits of this superfood. Get a DIY Manuka honey face…