While Halloween is actually next Monday, many will be celebrating this weekend. You may remember our recent roundup of 13 spooky cocktails, these are always great options, but when it comes to our go-to cocktail for parties, it's sangria. Everyone loves it and it's easy to make a big batch for all your party goers to…
There are a few more things still to harvest at Tulipwood, and my favorite are the red pepper plants still ripening next to the wood pile. We had quite a lot of them, but the deer decided they liked them too, so the harvest wasn't quite as abundant as we were hoping. But I gathered…
If you haven't caught on yet we love fall and we really love pumpkins! We love to find ways to use this seasonal treasure in both our DIY home decor and kitchens. The following is 5 Pumpkin Recipes You've Never Tried Before and totally should.1. Pumpkin Polenta with Balsamic Roasted BeetsThis is an easy fall…
Football season is here and one of our favorite parts is certainly the tailgate food. Here are 10 tailgating recipes we think you should try this weekend to make it extra fun. 1. Spicy Brown Sugar Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies These will definitely make you a lot of friends no matter what team you are cheering for. Spicy, sweet…
The start of fall is my family's favorite time of year to preserve fresh food we've grown in our backyard garden. We've been canning food for several years, but have never tried or even thought much about pickling. Last year, we received a jar of mouthwatering, homemade pickles as a gift. The brine and ingredients…
Deer season is officially here! In celebration, we have rounded up our top 10 venison recipes to try out this season.1. Grilled Venison Loin with Horseradish Cream SauceThis one is easy to prepare and oh so tasty!2. G's Braised Venison TacosRemeber G's braised venison tacos? Well, they certainly are one of our favorites to prepare.…
Tomorrow is Friday the 13th, (eek), but don't be too alarmed - it makes for a great excuse to mix up your happy hour routine and have a little fun! The following is a roundup of some great spooky cocktails to try out this weekend.1. Vampire Kiss
This one is pretty simple and makes quite the statement-…
September marks the beginning of hunting season, and with it some of my favorite protein in the sky: dove. Most people haven't tried dove before either because they don't know any hunters or because they think they don't like the taste of wild game. But we want to change that! Below are 5 tasty dove…
We propose one final outdoor party this weekend, and that you make this. Here Georgia shows you how to turn a simple watermelon into a party centerpiece! Blend the watermelon with water for a refreshing drink or with vodka for an adult version.All you'll need is:A spigot which you can buy here
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