Add chocolate chips to my grandmother's tried-and-true recipe for Cinnamon Swirl Buttermilk Bread. Oh, man! This is gonna be good!
Every holiday brings the same cooking conundrum: shall I stick with the time tested way to roast a turkey, or attempt something new, perhaps better, than the classic preparation? Usually, it is hard to improve upon a classic; I suppose that's how...
Summer Berry and Rhubarb Cobbler Flour,Sugar,Rhubarb,Berries,Water,Flour,Sugar,Brown Sugar,Butter,Slivered AlmondsStir together 1/3 Cup Flour and 1/2 Cup Sugar in a medium sized bowl.,Add the berries and rhubarb and mix to coat evenly.,Add water and...
I love shrimp! But shrimp can be really expensive, especially when you live a long way from the nearest coast. The secret to keeping within your budget and still enjoying shrimp in your recipes, is to find recipes that work well with frozen shrimp....
The Moscow Mule is a super refreshing vodka cocktail that first became popular in the 1950s. Making a Moscow Mule is as simple as it gets, but the secret to a good Moscow Mule is starting with a good Ginger Beer.
This delicious Blackened Salmon/ Eggs Benedict recipe is super easy and yet elegant and impressive. Short cuts such as using packaged seasoning blends and Hollandaise sauce mix, make this recipe quick and painless. For those that prefer to make...
Macaroni and Cheese: the ultimate comfort food! This macaroni and cheese recipe is, yet another, borrowed from my mother-in-laws archives. She (and I) make this dish often and usually serve it with ham. This is sometimes our traditional Easter or...
This chicken manicotti dish is so flavorful and de-lish! My whole family loves it...and that is really saying something because I've got three, hard to please guys, who almost never agree on any one thing. The recipe is easy, but because it takes...
Don't use boxed pudding mix to make the filling. It just is not the same; there is nothing quite so flavorful, buttery, and rich as a home made custard.
Another super easy and absolutely delicious recipe! Here is another easy and delicious recipe from my mother-in-law's kitchen. This dish is so savory and flavorful, even guests who don't usually go for seafood have thoroughly enjoyed this dish and...
You've Found A Helpless Baby Bird...Now What?
Ravens, members of the clever Corvid family, have the largest brain in relation to body size, of any bird. They are excellent problem solvers, can create and use tools and have superb memories. Scientists consider an animal's ability to learn, or...
There really is an enormous island of plastic garbage floating in the Pacific ocean. This is no urban legend. A conglomeration of floating refuse, made mostly of plastic, and at least twice as big as Hawaii, is caught in the northern, circulating...
Southwestern Corn Chowder By adding a bit of curry and some zip to a traditional corn chowder recipe, this Southwestern Corn Chowder Recipe brings to the table a tasty, tantalizing break from the norm. Savory and rich, this corn chowder can be...
This is a super quick and easy recipe. The ingredients are rich, and the result is a meal that everyone in my family enjoys.
This article teaches you five easy steps to help you care for an injured wild bird. Learn what you must do if you find one, how to catch it, how to stabilize it, and whom to call for help.
Fear not, digital greeting cards, or e-cards, are more user-friendly than ever. Not only are e-cards far less labor intensive, because there are no envelopes stuff and address, they are also instant. You can program a time and date to send your card(s) or send them now; your friends will receive...
Is there anything more adorable in all the world than a baby?
I absolutely love short hair styles and greatly envy any woman who looks good with one.
We learned about the cycles of life and death, seasons and renewing, and even the cyclical waxing and waning of happiness and pain that goes along with loving something...or someone. Also, we learned how to say goodbye, a difficult lesson at any age.
In this day and age of ever improving technology, editing your photos can be just as easy and fun as taking them in the first place. Even the "photographically challenged" can end up with some great results by using Adobe Photoshop Elements, an affordable and (relatively) simple to use photo...
Fun Halloween Recipes lobo235 on flickr When we think of Halloween treats, we often think of those mini-chocolate bars, tootsie-rolls, and candycorn in individual packs. But Halloween treats don't have to be the store bought variety, here are some...
No hot water? Don't call the plumber quite yet. Take a moment to troubleshoot because there are several minor issues that are easy to fix.
This guide will show you how to troubleshoot and fix your leaky faucet easily without needing a plumber.
Plumbing problems can be extremely costly, so here are tips on how to control your main water shutoff valve, winterize pipes, and more.
Warning, what you are about to read is not a politically correct story. This is a true story about how hard working, small business owners can be completely ruined by the mistakes of a greedy, money spending, imprudent big business owner (and his legal team) who borrowed hundreds of millions, filed...
The wetland areas of Montana are filled with a diverse array of amphibians, from the "water dog" salamander to tiger salamanders. This article will describe these cold-blooded critters and how to keep them as pets.
Yellowstone National Park hosted nearly 3.7 million visitors last year. If you're wanting a little breathing room, try camping in Gallatin National Forest.
Every proper woman knows the rule: "No long hairstyles after 4o." Long hair is for women in the flower of their youth. It's beautiful, sexy, and feminine and we all know that women over 40 are none of those things.
This recipe for Mediterranean Sliders brings something different to grilling. The flavors and spices are refreshingly different and light. I think it goes well with potato salad but I replace the celery (and celery seed) in classic potato salad...
Chicken for Dinner Again? Try This easy recipe for something differently delicious.
Grilled Veggie Bread This Veggie Bread recipe for the grill is as versatile as it is delicious. It makes a great appetizer, side dish or vegetarian entree. It is also simple to make and difficult to mess up. All you need to make this recipe is a...
You've seen them, those extra-large, giant or even enormous bottles of wine or champagne. But do you know the names for these different wine bottle sizes
Some of the most beautiful, scenic and natural sites to camp are also full of wildlife. If you play it safe, there is absolutely no reason not to camp in bear country.
Fictional short story for children
Although relatively new, these books are the stuff of instant classics. The endearing characters, charming stories and fun rhyming text are accompanied by Van Dusen's own whimsical illustrations set in the 1960s.
I have some favorite, true stories about bears. Bears can be quite funny when they aren't scaring the pants off everyone...
This is a great , easy way to make fantastic BBQ babyback pork ribs to be proud of. Summer is BBQ season and BBQs are for friends, family and fun. This recipe is so easy, you won't have to spend much time cooking so you'll have plenty of time for...
15 Hiking in Bear Country Dos and Don'ts
My child, probably the only kid on this planet that when he hears "we're going to Disney World" crumples into a heap of anxiety and despair. That was his first reaction, then came the total defiance: "I'm not going! I hate Disney World!"
Red-tailed Hawk in Montana Mrs. M It is May 9th, and the signs of spring are undeniable here in Montana. One true sign of spring is the return of the migratory birds, especially the birds of prey. With spring in the air, the birds are distracted,...
Mama and Baby Bear by a neighbor's deck. This morning, while jogging with two friends and four dogs, I unsuspectingly had a close encounter with two black bears: mother and cub. We humans were first tipped-off by the dogs. They stopped suddenly,...
Originally from India, the use of curry is now common in the cuisine of many countries such as Thailand, China, and Japan, The word "curry" actually translates to "sauce" but is used in Western culture to describe a blend of fragrant spices that almost always includes cumin and the ground seeds of...
Do you know the origins of this funny-looking yet gourmet food? Learn more about these underground fungi!
You will not find this recipe under a quick or easy recipe search. It takes a little extra time, but you will be rewarded with the best, most sumptuous, melt-in-your mouth beef short ribs you have ever had.
Having good hair also means taking into consideration the hair thickness and texture as well as the shape of the face that it is framing.
In the mood for something fried and fantastic? Try delicious Apple Fritters.
I have decided to make it my mission this summer to provide a little oasis for the migrating Monarch butterflies and their caterpillars in my own backyard.
Absinthe has a certain mysterious allure; it has been taboo in America and most of Europe for the better part of the last century. Before it was banned, absinthe was an extremely popular but intriguingly controversial drink.
Scientists, tourists, photographers and wildlife watchers all followed the progress of this one extraordinary wolf.
There are a number of reasons why I love pumpkin bread, not the least of which is that it's easy. I appreciate easy recipes because young people who want to help actually can. Plus, it's delicious!
We should be less concerned with being for or against wolves and more concerned with how humans and wolves can better coexist.
The information that Xylitol, a sugar free sweetener, is deadly to dogs is not new. However, the number of dog deaths related to ingesting Xylitol is still increasing alarmingly. A dog which eats even a small amount of Xylitol can die within hours from hypoglycemia or days later from liver damage...
I am a cat person (well, actually I love ALL animals, including cats) and have been all my life. As a little girl, I had four cats: all of whom were let outdoors whenever they pleased. We lived on a large wooded property in Ohio and these cats loved...
Look for these silky nests on the Thistle plants about the time that the Thistles are about to flower. When the caterpillars are close to pupating at the end of the fifth instar, they will become suddenly active as they search for a good location to transform into a chrysalis.
program has specially trained Karelian Bear dogs to effectively discourage these bears from returning to human populated areas, thus saving them from being destroyed.
The metamorphosis of the mourning cloak butterfly with a photo progression.