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Winter Hiking Destinations | 5 Best US Winter Hikes

Posted on February 17, 2020February 11, 2020 by Julie Kohl

The winter season is quickly becoming a popular one for outdoor enthusiasts who are not willing to spend the whole time indoors. As most people pack away their gear after wonderful summer and spring camping outdoor sessions, others are gearing...Read More

11 Frosty Books About Snow

Posted on February 10, 2020July 5, 2020 by Julie Kohl

Unfortunately, we don't get much snow here in Arkansas so we have to experience snow primarily through books. I love to check out lots of snow-themed books all winter long and we have quite a few in our personal library....Read More

9 Tips for Winter Hiking with Kids

Posted on February 6, 2020July 5, 2020 by Julie Kohl

We love to go hiking in the winter. Fortunately, our winters are pretty mild so snow is a treat rather than something we need to be concerned about all the time. But, it still gets quite cold and there are...Read More

Have you ever wondered about how plants and trees survive in the winter? What physical changes occur? What keeps a plant or tree from dying? Let's find out!

Nature and Winter | How Plants and Trees Survive in Winter

Posted on January 27, 2020January 24, 2020 by Julie Kohl

Have you ever wondered about how plants and trees survive in the winter? What physical changes occur? What keeps a plant or tree from dying? Let's find out! I took science all through grade school and high school. In fact,...Read More

Dark Chocolate Maple Hot Cocoa

Posted on January 4, 2017January 12, 2020 by Julie Kohl

It's snow day season and nothing makes a snow day more enjoyable than a cup of rich, hot cocoa. This Dark Chocolate Maple Hot Cocoa has a deep flavor and the sweetness of maple syrup that brings me back to...Read More

Sugar on Snow, also called Maple Toffee, is a delicious candy treat made by pouring boiling syrup onto fresh snow. The result is delicious, mapley goodness that is sweet and satisfying.

Sugar on Snow | Maple Toffee

Posted on January 22, 2016January 12, 2020 by Julie Kohl

It doesn't snow very often in Arkansas but when it does I look forward to making Sugar on Snow! This sweet treat is common across New England and is the perfect treat after a long day of making maple syrup...Read More

5 Tips for Preparing Your Kitchen Pantry for an Emergency – Hurricane Irene

Posted on August 26, 2011August 4, 2018 by Julie Kohl

As the east coast prepares for Hurricane Irene it got me thinking about how to prepare your kitchen pantry for an emergency. I would guess that most Americans are not prepared as well as they should be. Fortunately with a...Read More

Cooking in the Cold

Posted on February 8, 2010August 4, 2018 by Julie Kohl

The snow continues to fall and we are nearing a foot of accumulation! Weather reports are calling for another 4-6 inches overnight! I can't get over it! The snow is falling so hard we cannot even see across the road! ...Read More