Best Instant Pot Ribs Recipe
One of the dishes that pushed me towards purchasing an Instant Pot was an easier version of BBQ ribs. However, after trying one of the most popular recipes I was disappointed with the end result. It wasn't too far off, but the flavors just weren't quite there. It was...
How to Make Boxed Mac & Cheese in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
How to Make Boxed Mac & Cheese in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.
Easiest Instant Pot Pasta and Meatballs
I love cooking. I really do. But on many days I don't have a lot of time to devote to shopping, prepping, and cooking a complicated meal. The Instant Pot has been a game changer for me on those days. I use it at least once a week to crank out a hot meal for my family...
Division Practice Worksheets
Harvest festivals, apple cider, and falling leaves abound this time of year, yet don't let autumn activities divide your student's attention from their scholarly pursuits. The worksheet below and more Education.com division activities will keep your young learner...
Packing Cubes will Change the Way You Travel
Packing cubes. Several of my fellow travelers swear by them, yet I've never jumped on that wagon. Chalk it up to routine. I've been packing for vacations with the same skills I learned in Cub Scouts and on camping trips. Recently, TravelWise sent me a set of packing...
Family Fun at Marietta’s Sweet Apple Farm
In September I was invited to the Sweet Apple Farm Market for a tour and lunch. Being from an area surrounded by farms and orchards, I was right at home. Sweet Apple Farm's mission is to provide a destination full of family friendly fun. The farm dates back to 1940...
Apples Abound at Marietta’s Hidden Hills Orchard
On a recent agritourism tour in Marietta, Ohio, we were invited to visit the local Hidden Hills Orchard. Living near several apple and peach orchards here in Michigan, I was interesting to see how things were done in southern Ohio. I was impressed by what I saw....
Marietta’s Busy Bee Restaurant Serves Up Farm-to-Table for the Community
When the Busy Bee first opened in the 1940s, most dishes were likely made from scratch. But in post-war America food service began to chance. More factory produced items, such as baking mixes and sauces, could be manufactured at a lower cost and shipped across the...
Local Tourism is Thriving in Marietta, Ohio
In this day and age of travel to far off destinations, a glut of sameness has dulled our vacations. We jet off to all-inclusive resorts or travel down the highways where every exit features the same monotonous chain eateries. A recent trip to Marietta, Ohio assured me...
Touring Detroit’s Motown Museum
Detroit is known the world over by two nicknames. The Motor City, where Ford and other companies developed the automobile and factories into a a new way of life. The other is Motown. That particular combination of jazz and upbeat soulful singing that helped define...
