by Flora Caputo | Oct 25, 2011 | Gardening, Uncategorized
The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting colder, especially here in the Midwest. Getting your yard ready for the cold months ahead could be very labor intensive and expensive! But it doesn’t have to be. There are some things you should not skip...
by Flora Caputo | Oct 20, 2011 | Motherhood, Uncategorized
As some of you may have guessed (and others have heard me first hand comment) 4th grade for our family has pretty much been an exhausting nightmare. I knew it was going to be hard, but I did not realize how much my daughter was just not mature enough to handle some of...
by Flora Caputo | Oct 15, 2011 | Lifestyle, Recipes, Uncategorized
No, it is isn’t a new horror flick out for Halloween! I was invited to share this nifty infographic about kitchen safety with all of you. I have to say, I need to read up on the knife stuff. I cut myself being stupid with a frozen bagel last year and...
by Flora Caputo | Oct 14, 2011 | Recipes, Uncategorized
My favorite past “Fallish” Recipes, pure and simple. Get out there and enjoy the colors and scents of fall, inside your kitchen and out!Let’s Get Cook’n!APPS AND SNACKShomemade caramel popcornsnacking sweet and spicy almondsSOUPScarrot and...
by Flora Caputo | Oct 4, 2011 | Recipes, Uncategorized
I mentioned yesterday in my post…well, more like ranted…just a little….about the skimpiness of food manufacturers. It is especially annoying in certain canned goods, where they keep amounts just under 16 oz. If you need two cups, which is the usual...
by Flora Caputo | Oct 4, 2011 | Recipes, Uncategorized
I have noticed something as of late. I have noticed the food manufacturers are skimping. They need to do this. The rising costs of food and fuel are making their products more expensive to make, but consumers are only willing to pay up to a certain amount for things....