If you are against the idea of leaving your long time home, or still "sitting on a fence" about whether to stay or move, let me give you my perspective on this. Changes, changes, changes Although I read and hear over and over again about the value of "aging in place" (remaining in your family home as you age), I just don't buy it. Just as...

Ingredients: 2 cups creamo 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons baking powder 1 1/2 cups shortening (creamed) i.e Crisco vegetable shortening 2 cups sugar 8 cups flour Directions: Cream shortening.  Add sugar and mix until fluffy.  Add creamo and milk, baking powder and 7cups of flour (use 1 cup for rolling out dough). Mix until well blended.  ...

It may seem very complicated and appear to be a lot of hard work, but planning a Victorian Christmas is not only a memorable experience, it is lots of fun too. The key to the whole plan is to start the activities early! In prior years, when I was teaching cooking classes on this very theme, I would have to schedule the classes during the last...

On the grill or in the oven, tasty wing recipes and more. (ARA) - Summer is meant to be spent outside and what's better than fast and delicious dishes for the backyard grill? Whether you're planning a graduation party, family get together or a weekend with friends, there's nothing like the ease of an outdoor barbecue to celebrate the arrival of...

Tea handling instructions: All teas unless specified are brewed with 1 teaspoon dry material or 2 teaspoons fresh material to 1 cup of water. Always steep. This means pouring hot water over material and letting set for 5 - 15 minutes. Always dry leaves and roots out of the sun, in dark airy places. Then store in airtight containers. Try these...

Make them for party favours, give them as gifts or just decorate your home for the holidays. Materials: Apple Apple corer Taper candle Evergreen branch Directions: 1. Purchase apples that will sit upright and are quite firm. A soft apple will not last as long. 2. Core out a hole in the apple to fit a taper candle. Make the...

Store shelled nuts in either the freezer or refrigerator to keep fresh. When slivering nuts, cut them immediately after removing the skins after blanching, as this is when the nut is the softest. Do not use a food processor or blender to grind nuts. They tend to crush the nuts that release the oils, causing lumping. Buy an inexpensive...