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Pure Comfort...

When you're looking for pure comfort food, few dishes compare to chicken & noodles...this casserole appears in our book Comfort Foods and it's sure to hit the spot. Chicken Noodle Casserole Mary Beth Updike of Ottowa, Illinois sent us this recipe created by her mom. She says that nothing turns... Read more →

Our Country Living Fair Scrapbook

Our whirlwind weekend at the Country Living Fair is behind us and boy, was it fun. We really enjoyed talking with everyone, signing books and of course, doing a little treasure hunting! Here are some of our favorite things from the fair... Happy jack-'o-lanterns in lots of colors...love the purple!... Read more →

Fun at the Fair!

We had such a great time at the Country Living Fair yesterday and we still have two fun-filled days ahead of us. We hope you'll enjoy these photos...click to see them bigger! Can't find us at the fair? Look for the polka-dot aprons! We met so many friendly folks at... Read more →

A Sweet Link for You!

Warning: this week's Link We Love could lead to spending more time blog-reading than you planned. Maybe it's just us, but we absolutely got LOST looking at all of Jessie's photos, projects, ideas and just plain ol' inspiration! If you're not already acquainted, let us introduce you to... Sweet Jessie!... Read more →

Special Cookbook Pricing!

We're gearing up for the Country Living Fair this weekend, but even if you can't make it, you can still get the special pricing we'll be offering there! Some of our newest titles will be available at these prices but hurry, they'll only be on sale for a limited time!... Read more →

Catch Us On TV tomorrow!

If you're in the central Ohio area, tune into tomorrow's Good Day Columbus on Fox 28. The show runs from 7am to 9am and we're loosely scheduled to be on around 8:30am. We'll be sharing this recipe from our new book, Homemade Harvest, and giving you three fun ways to... Read more →

New Contest Starts Today!

Does a homemade harvest mean decorating your front porch with plump orange pumpkins, or making an autumn wreath from acorns and fall leaves? Whether you love to bake loaves of apple bread or fill your pantry with homemade preserves, we want to know what a homemade harvest means to you!... Read more →

It's Gonna Be a GOODE Time!

Ever wondered what it would be like to make every recipe in a book, just like in Julie & Julia? Cris of Goodeness Gracious wondered just that and starting in just a few days, she's diving in with both feet...AND she's taking on the challenge with one of OUR books!... Read more →

Time's Almost Up!

Our Secret Ingredient recipe contest ends at midnight EST on Sunday! Have you shared your best apple recipes yet? Click here for all the details! Read more →

Just Try and Resist the Cuteness!

When we found this week's Link We Love, it was all we could do to wait until Friday to share it. It's from a blog called ...from glitter to gumdrops written by a super-creative kitchen whiz and crafty gal, Christy Robbins. Even though Christy is a self-proclaimed cupcake-a-holic, her idea... Read more →

We'll Be on QVC Tomorrow!

Want to see some of the yummy recipes from Autumn with Family & Friends in action? Don't miss tomorrow's show, Just Desserts with Jill! She'll be sharing recipes from this book and it's sure to get you into the autumn spirit. Friday, September 17th (that's TOMORROW!) between 5pm and 6pm... Read more →

Secret Ingredient: Apples!

We're having a new Secret Ingredient recipe contest and it starts today! How does it work? Just send us your tried & true recipes made with our favorite fall fruit...apples! Do you have the very best recipe for apple turnovers? Send it in! Do you add apples to cookies, salads... Read more →

Contest Coming Soon!

Just in case you missed the hint in the September edition of Feather Your Nest, there's a video contest coming soon! It starts next week so keep an eye out for all the details...you could win our new book Homemade Harvest for you and 5 friends! To put you in... Read more →

Sneak Peek at Our New Book!

In honor of Grandparents' Day (it's today!) we thought we'd share a sneak peek at our new book, Sunday Dinner at Grandma's! Coming soon to a retailer near you, it'll be filled with Grandma's handed-down recipes and plus lots of old-fashioned ways to have fun with family & friends. Arlene... Read more →

Today and Every Day...

Something Every Kitchen Needs!

This week's Link We Love comes from a newly discovered blog, Little Big Girl Studio! Vanessa is the voice behind this crafty blog and she's come a long way from "dabbling in sewing back in high school." Take a look at the project we're featuring today... With a spot for... Read more →

Chapter Two is Here!

With YOUR help, we made it to 40,000 fans on Facebook yesterday...thank you! As promised, here's the second chapter of our FREE Circle of Friends downloadable cookbook! Full of chocolate-chippy goodness, this chapter is sure to be a favorite. Feel free to share on your blog and pass it on... Read more →

25 Free Recipes...Coming Soon!

Ready for the next chapter of our FREE downloadable cookbook? Here's a sneak peek at the cover... We're less than 100 away from our goal of 40,000 Fans on Facebook so mouse-over that Share button and spread the word! Not a fan yet? Click here and join the fun! Want... Read more →

Great for After-School Snacking!

Kids coming home from school famished? Whip up this fun after-school treat from our book, Almost Homemade, and let them enjoy without spoiling their dinner! Mini Snacking Pizzas Kathleen White of Auburn, California originally shared this recipe with us. She writes, "This is a great snack to keep on hand…both... Read more →

The Countdown is On!

We're thrilled to be part of this year's Country Living Fair, coming up in just a few weeks! We hope you can join us for a weekend of shopping, live music, delicious food and so much more. Check out our Events tab on our Page on Facebook for all the... Read more →