Our November ended in a flurry of fellowship and food! We had a delightful visit with family over Thanksgiving. What a blessing it was to have so many loved ones together in one place. We laughed, we reminisced, we dreamed, and (of course) we ate so much tasty food! We’re glad to have a little lull here. However, things will soon get … [Read more...] about December 2022 Dinner Menu
Air Fryer Parsnips
I try to introduce my kids to new foods (things they’ve never had or familiar foods prepared in unfamiliar ways) on a regular basis. My choice a couple of weeks ago was roasted parsnips. I’m so glad I chose these because my kids (all of them) were willing to try the parsnips. They then proceeded to eat more than one! These will likely … [Read more...] about Air Fryer Parsnips
Kindness: A Boost Amid the Battles
Many, many years ago, when I was in elementary school, I had a teacher who had the following recommendation posted on her wall: Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. I didn’t think about this quote very much when I was in her class, but I’ve thought about it a lot in recent months. As is often the case, experience is … [Read more...] about Kindness: A Boost Amid the Battles
November 2022 Dinner Menu
We’ve been looking forward to this month for quite a while! We have numerous family members coming into town to celebrate Thanksgiving with us. We are eager to spend time with them and to enjoy many delicious foods! I’m sure our menu will experience some changes as we get closer to Thanksgiving. It’s inevitable that things will change … [Read more...] about November 2022 Dinner Menu
Butternut Squash Chicken Pot Pie
We had a cold front move in that brought chilly weather, so I was ready to fire up the oven and enjoy a cozy casserole! I’ve been eager to try this one for a few weeks. It didn’t disappoint! Ingredients (Inspired by this recipe. Adapted from this recipe.) For the filling 1 ½ cups pureed butternut squash ⅓ cup butter 1 medium … [Read more...] about Butternut Squash Chicken Pot Pie
1,000 Posts and Counting
Though last week’s post was pretty ordinary, it was special for me. When I published it, I reached a milestone: 1,000 posts! When I began Of The Hearth nearly a decade ago, I had no idea what the coming years would hold. I knew very little about blogging or HTML code when I began. As I’ve learned and as my life has changed (having 3 … [Read more...] about 1,000 Posts and Counting
October 2022 Dinner Menu
I feel like October sprang upon us unexpectedly. We’ve been busy with school and have had family in town for a couple weeks, so we’ve been too distracted to look at the calendar! I guess the weather should have clued me in because we are finally experiencing some cooler temperatures. Our temps are still high during the day, but we are dropping … [Read more...] about October 2022 Dinner Menu
Essential Items for Your Disaster Preparedness Kit
You can’t go but a day or two without turning on the news and hearing about a disaster. Sometimes these are natural disasters such as floods and wildfires, and other times they are man-made disasters such as hazardous material spills and industrial accidents. Because disasters are common and no geographic location is immune to them, it is … [Read more...] about Essential Items for Your Disaster Preparedness Kit
