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When my daughter goes to her ballet classes, I generally go for a long run/walk if it’s nice out, or I’ll read in my car if it’s not. H...

I should cross title this post “How to make garlic powder” because that’s the solution. As you see in the photo above, I had a grea...

As some of you might know, each year, my husband, sister, brother-in-law and I do a secret Santa gift exchange (which almost never happe...

I had 72 eggs in my refrigerator the other day.  You'd think my father's chickens would slow down a little with the snow and f...

I was so thrilled to have the opportunity to be on WUSA, news at noon with JC Hayward, anchor extraordinaire.  In this segment (click to ...

Nothing marks autumn more perfectly than a trip to the orchard. Anyone who has been apple-picking on a sunny October afternoon, dri...

I used to think librarians were weird.  I've said so many times, getting others to laugh at their expense.   Librarians are at the very...

I have a great friend Sandy who is so kind and helpful and hooked me up with WUSA news, our CBS news affiliate. Recently, I got to visit ...

This fall, pick all those green tomatoes and do something with them.  Put them in a box or bag with an apple to hasten ripening, dredg...

My friend Grace's recipe for quick pickled beets - been in her family since forever.  And will be in my family since July 2013.   ...