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Hearthside Cooking: Experience Authentic Thanksgiving Cooking at Malabar Farm State Park in Mansfield, Ohio

Pictured: Darryl Roberts and Tim Zaun experiencing hearthside cooking at Malabar Farm State Park.

 

Have you ever experienced hearthside cooking with cast iron dutch ovens, while enjoying ideal fall weather and the company of new acquaintances? 

Such happenings are available at the Pugh Cabin at Malabar Farm State Park, located in Mansfield, Ohio.

Cooking over open flames or with coals was an early 19th century lifestyle. Desserts and breads were baked, fish and fowl broiled, and meat and vegetables roasted.

Every November, Malabar Farm State Park offers Hearthside Cooking Workshops in celebration of Thanksgiving.

Your Hearthside Cooking Experience:

• Begins at 10 am and concludes at 4 pm.
• Divides participants (up to 30) into groups of five to prepare and cook both a light lunch and full-course dinner in the afternoon.
• Includes all dishes made from scratch.
• Provides Malabar Farm volunteers to help with any questions about food preparation.
• Distributes all recipes as handouts for you to recreate at home.

Malabar Farm's Hearthside Cooking Succulent Recipes Include:

• Cranberry Medley.
• German Apple Cake.
• Roast Ham
• Roast Turkey.
• Pumpkin Pie.
• Sausage Potato Soup.

Before sitting down to enjoy your afternoon dinner, you'll be led in a Thanksgiving Prayer, written by Louis Bromfield, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and founder of Malabar Farms.

If you appreciate genuine, holiday cooking among family, friends and new acquaintances, and live in or near Mansfield, Ohio, plan to attend the 2012 Hearthside Cooking Workshops at Malabar Farm State Park.

 

 

 

Green Mama by Tracey Bianchi-Environmental Book Review-Climate Change, Purchasing Power and Greening Celebrations

Do you have an interest in the environment and the effects climate change is having on your family and future generations?

If so, you'll want to read Green Mama: The Guilt-Free Guide to Helping You and Your Kids Save the Planet by Tracey Bianchi.

Tracey Bianchi is a married mother of three young children, living in Chicago. Her concern for the environment and its growing global challenges inspired her to write Green Mama: The Guilt-Free Guide to Helping You and Your Children Save the Planet.

Bianchi earned a master of divinity degree and is a frequent speaker and writer on topics of Christianity. Regardless of your religious beliefs or denomination, and whether or not you have children, Green Mama will enlighten you to the Earth’s environmental plight. 

Besides climate change, Bianchi highlights various green topics, including exerting your purchasing power and greening your celebrations. 

To discover more about climate change, and the other above-mentioned concerns, you can read my Green Mama book review published on EzineArticles.com.

Money Secrets Of The Amish: Personal Finance Book Review: Buying Bulk and Foodies

Challenging economic times inspire people universally to make wise financial decisions while still enjoying life. One culture that has always lived an austere, yet meaningful existence is the Amish. Increasingly, people are inspired by their lifestyle; and seek ways to simplify their own lives.

 

Lorilee Craker is the author of the new book, “Money Secrets of the Amish-Finding True Abundance in Simplicity, Sharing and Saving.” She examines their practices, extravagant in peace, family and community closeness. For them, thrift is a muscle that is exercised regularly.

 

Craker interviewed Amish folk in Michigan and Pennsylvania, including an Amish banker whose clientele is 95 percent Amish. During the Great Recession in 2008, his bank had its best year ever. Amish experts and Englishers’ (Amish reference to anyone non-Amish), financial perspectives accentuate the book too.

Two money-saving habits of the Amish are buying in bulk and being authentic foodies. 

You can read more about these financial tips in my book review published on EzineArticles.com.

 

Money Secrets Of The Amish: Personal Finance Book Review: Bartering and Gifting

Challenging economic times inspire people universally to make wise financial decisions. Today, people are choosing to repair a vehicle instead of purchasing a new one, and investing in simple pleasures vs. opulent outings. One culture that has always lived austere, yet meaningful lives is the Amish. Increasingly, people are intrigued by their lifestyle; and wonder what aspects of their living they could comfortably imitate.

 

Lorilee Craker is the author of the new book, “Money Secrets of the Amish-Finding True Abundance in Simplicity, Sharing and Saving.” She examines their lifestyle, which is extravagant in peace, family and community closeness. For them, thrift is a muscle that is exercised regularly.

 

Craker interviewed Amish folk in Michigan and Pennsylvania, including an Amish banker whose clientele is 95 percent Amish. During the Great Recession in 2008, his bank had its best year ever. Amish experts and Englishers’ (Amish reference to anyone non-Amish), financial perspectives accentuate the book too.

Two of their money saving practices are bartering and rethinking gifting.

You can read more about these practical financial choices in my book review published on EzineArticles.com.

 

Canning: Celebrate National Can-It-Forward Day August 13 2011 and August 16 in #Cleveland Ohio

Are you interested in learning the ease of preserving fresh food?

If so, plan to celebrate National Can-It-Forward Day on Saturday August 13, 2011.

Canning isn't just for your grandmother or great grandmother anymore. It's a national foodie trend, as people yearn for more authentic eating experiences.

Here is your downloadable guide: Getting Started Canning.

Read Canning Party and view the slides in the August issue of Bon Appetit magazine, featuring master canner, Kevin West.

West's blog is Saving the Season. His new book will be published in June 2012.

If you're in the Cleveland, Ohio area, plan to attend the free Freezing and Canning Workshop, Tuesday August 16 at the Strongsville Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. Registration is required.

To enhance your daily eating experiences, consider learning the classic art of canning; and begin the celebration on August 13, 2011.

 

 

 

Christmas Mysteries Book Review: Gingerbread Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke Laura Levine & Leslie Meier

If you or someone you know enjoys reading mystery books, embrace the spirit of the holiday season.

Be sure to read Gingerbread Cookie Murder.

This book is a trilogy of Christmas mysteries written by three different authors.

Fifteen recipes are included in the plots, including Magic Chocolate Caramel Cookie Bars, Chewy Coconut Cranberry Cookies, and Game-Day Oven Burgers.

The recipes are sure to complement any holiday meal or forthcoming Super Bowl party. 

To learn more about Gingerbread Cookie Murder, please read my book review published on EzineArticles.com.