Blueberry-Lemon Crunch Muffins Recipe

Cecilia Glembocki from the Virginia Egg Council gave Julia Rutland, author of Blueberries: 50 Tried & True Recipes, this yummy Blueberry-Lemon Crunch Muffins recipe, and she is sharing it with us. INGREDIENTS Crunch Topping (recipe below)1⁄2 cup butter, softened1⁄2 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon lemon zest3 eggs, separated1⁄4...

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Autumn Is Mushroom Time

Moving into autumn means it’s mushroom time! Here, Stan Tekiela shares with us the amazing story of the Fly Agaric. The cooler temperatures and increased precipitation cause mushrooms to pop! But before I go on any further about mushrooms, I need to share some basic...

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canning & preserving

A Salsa Recipe Perfect for Game Day

Whether you’re using a portion of the season’s harvest of tomatoes in a pressure canning recipe for marinara sauce or whipping up a quick batch of raspberry jam, canning and preserving are wonderful ways to save money, stay healthy, and prevent food waste. Michele Harmeling,...

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Birding for Beginners: Northeast

In Stan Tekiela’s Birding for Beginners: Northeast, the author shares his insights and remarkable photos that will help you become a skilled birder in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The first section of the book presents...

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Birding for Beginners: South

Birding is among the most popular outdoor activities―especially in the South, where hundreds of different bird species can be seen and observed. Now is the perfect time to join the fun and let our feathered friends astonish and inspire you with Stan Tekiela’s Birding for...

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Making Memories One Day Trip at a Time

Sandra Mardenfeld, author of New York Day Trips by Theme, shares with us three amazing destinations that are ideal for for families who want take a day trip and forge memories that last. Learning and discovering can be fun, so hop into the car and...

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Birding for Beginners: California

In Stan Tekiela’s Birding for Beginners: California, the author shares his insights and remarkable photos that will help you become a skilled birder in the Golden State.  The first section of the book presents “how-to” information. Learn the basics of bird feeders. Get to know your birdseed....

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