Trail Mix
This is less of a recipe and more of a reminder of a terrific snack: Trail Mix. Trail Mix was first suggested in the early 1900s by Horace Kephart in his popular camping guide for campers. Since then, campers and […]
This is less of a recipe and more of a reminder of a terrific snack: Trail Mix. Trail Mix was first suggested in the early 1900s by Horace Kephart in his popular camping guide for campers. Since then, campers and […]
Fall has arrived here in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains and the weather is beautiful. During this time of year, I always think of the autumn fruits and vegetables that are at their best: wild mushrooms, squash, pumpkin,
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