Author name: Julia

Shrunken Heads in Cider

It makes me smile to think of how much Martha Stewart enjoys Halloween.  Here’s another of her brilliant and fun ideas for Halloween. “Ingredients 2 cups lemon juice 2 tablespoons coarse salt 8 large Granny Smith apples 32 whole cloves 2 gallons apple cider 2 12-ounce cans frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 2 cups spiced rum …

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Coleraine Farm Educational Homestead – School for the Arts

Here is your chance to support a group of people that are doing something incredibly wonderful.  They are building upon an old existing organic farm and creating an educational and artistic experience for the community.  They are in need of very little support actually to make it happen.  Watch the video and share it with …

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A Working Kitchen

When did we go from functional and useful kitchens to kitchens that look more like art galleries? Perhaps when we started eating out more frequently?  I’m inspired by Julia Child’s working kitchen.  I wonder if there will be a turn back to making our meals more beautiful than our kitchens?  I hope so.  

Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins with Nutella Filling Recipe

Doesn’t this look delicious?  I found this recipe on Reclaiming Provincial.  It’s a beautiful site with so many wonderful recipes and the photography is just amazing! “Nutella-Filled Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins (inspired by US Masala; adapted from Martha Stewart) Batter: 10 tbsps (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened (plus more for pan) 3 cups of all-purpose …

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