In a couple weeks, kids will be out walking the streets in costumes and enjoying the reward of trick-or-treating! It is very thoughtful to offer the option of non-candy and/or non-food items during Halloween. Food allergies and intolerances can dampen the anticipation of trick-or-treating for many children. Why Candy It’s hard to imagine Halloween without […]
Enjoying and Preserving Fall Produce
Harvest season is still going strong in many places! October and early November is a great time to shop for fall produce at a local farmer’s market or farm stand. Bringing home pumpkins, squash, cabbage, potatoes and apples from a local farm can be a fun day with your family. Preserving the Harvest Try […]
Making Jams and Jellies
Making jams and jellies was one of my favorite memories as a child. Our family would travel to places that allowed us to pick our fruit. Nowadays I either grow my own fruit or find a local farmers’ market to purchase fresh picked fruit to make jams that can be enjoyed throughout the fall, winter, […]
