Do you have a wood-burning stove? Fireplace, perhaps? You need these - quick, easy fire starters! We have a wood-burning stove that we love. It is an efficient source of heat in the colder months. The winters here are soooooooooooooooooo cold! Have I mentioned that before? But cold and snowy outside can inspire warmth and coziness inside. Things like hot tea, soft blankets, and a blazing fire in the fireplace all offer comfort in the wintertime. FIRE PLACE GENERAL TIPS If you … [Read more...] about Quick, Easy Fire-Starters DIY
Catskill Mountains
Winter Comfort Oatmeal Recipe
Winter can be very long here in the Catskill Mountains. It seems that every time we get a little taste of warmer temperatures, Mother Nature says, "Haha! Just kidding!" And, well, HERE WE GO AGAIN! As cold and dreary as we can feel, we search for comfort in the simple things, just like in my basic, Comfort Oatmeal Recipe. This is the view from one of my kitchen windows today: That, my friend, is one of my prized lilac bushes. The snow looks heavy enough … [Read more...] about Winter Comfort Oatmeal Recipe