Fall, or Autumn if you like, is my favorite time of year. Time to break out that slow-cooker, or make your favorite soup recipes. And that’s especially true when it comes to our home. Done correctly, your house will provide you with plenty of fun and enjoyment during the colder part of the year. The best avenue for doing this is via the heart of the home, otherwise known as the kitchen. Here are a few tips that will have you enjoying fall — and your kitchen — to the fullest. Make Your Kitchen Inviting First, you will want to make your kitchen inviting. You will be much more willing…
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Dining Al Fresco in the Wintertime
No matter what the weather is like until this pandemic is over one thing is for sure and that is that we’re all going to have to continue to spend more time outdoors if we want to socialize…at a distance. Whether you have celebrations coming up over the next couple of months, you’re thinking of ways to entertain over the Christmas period or you just miss seeing people, then Alfresco dining is the way to go. There are many ways you can do this, so it doesn’t matter if you don’t have a big garden, you can still make the best of what you do have because your alfresco evening…
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Reasons to Try a Plant-Based Diet for Christmas
After we get our fill of Christmas treats and family dinners, we start thinking about our health and making New Year’s resolutions. Why are you waiting till January to take up a health challenge? Indeed, that does seem to be the best month to try out your Veganuary, or start my 12-week Eating Smarter and Getting Healthy plan, but why not start for Christmas? Do you have a friend or someone in the family who is already vegan or vegetarian? Could veganism be a lifestyle you might appreciate? While it can seem to be a sacrifice at first, embracing a plant-based diet can offer several benefits, which might prove to be…
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Summer Cookout Food Planning Tips
Are you planning a dinner party or cookout this summer despite the pandemic? Many areas allow small family gatherings. If you are planning a get-together, there are many moving parts like invitations, activities, guest lists, and decorations. One of the most stressful parts of a party, though, is the food. Whether you are preparing the food yourself or arranging to get it from somewhere else, there are many things you will need to consider to make sure the food is exactly what you need it to be. Please note that I may earn a small commission from purchases made through product links in this post. As an Amazon Associate, I…
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5 Tips for a Brilliant Backyard Barbecue
Hopefully, summer will bring some relief from the pandemic and you will host a brilliant backyard barbecue with family or friends soon. The smell of meat on the grill, excitable children running around, and the company of people you love. Throwing a barbecue is a fantastic way to show off a new home, celebrate an important date, or just get together with old friends and family. CLICK FOR THE PERFECT KEBABS! The perfect party will impress your guests and leave everyone feeling stuffed and happy. If you are planning your first BBQ, you want to make sure you get it right. Here are a few tips to make the process…
