Blueberries: 50 Tried & True Recipes is a cookbook by Julia Rutland, featuring recipes to please any fruit lover. Abundant and delicious, blueberries are as beneficial as they are juicy. This summer, try Julia’s refreshing Honey-Pecan Blueberry Chicken Salad recipe. This recipe makes good use of leftover...
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Stan Tekiela, naturalist and wildlife photographer, goes through great lengths to bring us pictures of the Ruffed Grouse. Here is his tale. I am no stranger to getting up at zero dark thirty. But when my alarm goes off at 4 a.m. after not sleeping...
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Julia Rutland, author of our upcoming cookbook Apples: 50 Tried and True Recipes, shares with us her Simple Apple Tart recipe. The apple is America’s favorite fruit, and Julia’s apple tart is simply delicious. We tried the recipe and so should you! INGREDIENTS2 large apples2 tablespoons melted...
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The world is full of amazing things, but nothing surpasses what nature has given us. Take a simple day trip—or string together a longer vacation—to enjoy the natural wonder of Niagara Falls. Whether you have a weekend or several days, this 400-acre park provides plenty of...
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Starting a rock collection is a fun and easy way to take home some treasures and learn about the Earth. It is a fabulous family activity and kids will love the treasure hunt. Here are some basic instructions to help you start your own rock...
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Stan Tekiela, wildlife photographer and naturalist, conveys his fascination with a much-ignored bird, the Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus). It seems that a lot of people are only interested in the glamorous or top-tier species of mammals and birds. For example, no one seems to be interested...
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Have you ever asked, “What should we do today?” If so, you need New York Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive guide to the Empire State is jam-packed with hundreds of New York’s top spots for fun and entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string...
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Whether you are planning a vacation or staycation, we are ready to celebrate summer with a Christmas in July GIVEAWAY. Read on to find out how to enter. Make sure to enter for your chance to win Stan Tekiela’s book Amazing Hummingbirds and a set of three...
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In today’s post we tell you how to take your kids on an exciting bug hunt. Bugs are everywhere, and this is a great family activity. Here is what you need to get started: A store-bought bug house, or a clear plastic/glass container with holes in...
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Corrine Kozlak shares with us her Maple-Soy Glazed Salmon recipe. I tried it at home, and it is delicious. But don't take my word for it—try it yourself! INGREDIENTS1⁄4 cup soy sauce*2 tablespoons maple syrup2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce* 2–4 (6-ounce) salmon...
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