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Want to know the secret to making ribs that are so tender the meat falls right off the bone?

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It's not as difficult as you might think.

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Tenderize the ribs with a delicious rub. Then cook them slow and low.

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This method works on the grill or in the oven. We make ribs all year long, not just in the summertime.

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My rib recipe is a hit with family and with readers -- it's been pinned thousands of times!

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Start with my basic pork rib recipe:

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Then spice things up with these spicy maple glazed ribs.

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Enjoy!

Amy Buchanan

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You can''t go wrong with a food gift. ??

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I love giving and receiving homemade treats at the holidays. But sometimes, in the hustle and bustle of the season, I run out of time to make them.

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And then my neighbors, friends and family are ??

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From savory to sweet, here are a few of my favorite make-ahead holiday treats.

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What''s your favorite foodie gift to give or receive at the holidays?

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Happy gifting!

Amy Buchanan

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Even if your Thanksgiving celebration is smaller this year, there are still ways to make it special.

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Besides making everybody''s favorite foods (chocolate pecan pie and squash casserole are mine!), I find that setting a pretty table really puts people in the holiday spirit.

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Here are a few easy ideas for your Thanksgiving table.

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Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas

?Pumpkins & Mixed Metallics?

?White Pumpkins with Silver & China?

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I hope you and your loved ones enjoy a wonderful, safe Thanksgiving.

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With gratitude,

Amy Buchanan

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Your stomach is growling and you want something good to eat -- PRONTO!

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Don''t worry, hungry doesn''t have to turn to hangry!

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I have an easy chicken salad recipe that is the perfect quick lunch. It''s just 3 ingredients and ready in 5 minues or less.

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I love it on a sandwich or on a salad.

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Enjoy!

Amy Buchanan

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Are you decorating for Christmas this weekend?

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We''re going all out with the holiday decor this year. Glitter. Trees. Lights. Garlands. Ornaments. Nearly every room is getting a dusting of holiday magic.

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I''m not quite ready to debut this year''s Christmas decor; that''s coming to the blog next week. But I did want to share a few favorite spaces from Christmases past to inspire you as you decorate your home.

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Happy Decorating!

Amy Buchanan

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Though we''re finding other ways to connect, I miss visiting with friends and family in their homes this holiday season. But I have enjoyed visiting people virtually and seeing all the lovely lights and decorations.

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In that spirit, I hope you''ll join me for my 2020 Christmas Home Tour.

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Of all the trees I decorated this year, these in our foyer are my favorites. It doesn''t feel like Christmas until I hang my collection of Shiny Brites and other vintage ornaments.

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Speaking of Christmas trees, I joined up with some friends for a Christmas blog hop. I took a walk down memory lane and shared how I''ve decorated our main Christmas tree over the years. You''ll also find Christmas trees, wreaths, door decor and tablescapes from 19 other bloggers in this article.

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If outdoor decor is more your thing, you don''t want to miss out on the Christmas Porch Tour I host every year. You''ll be able to visit 14 beautifully decorated porches, patios and sunrooms.

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May your days be merry and bright!

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Amy Buchanan

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P.S. If you''re planning on doing any after-Christmas shopping, you need my checklist of the 20+ best things to buy on clearance. These tips will save you money all year long.

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Halloween night can be scary busy.

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But you still need to feed the little monsters before they fill up on candy. Right?

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I have 8 Quick & Easy Halloween Dinners that are ready in about 30 minutes -- prep included.

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They use shortcut ingredients, like pre-cooked chicken and sausage, jar pasta sauce and pre-baked pizza crusts, to save you lots of time and prep work.

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We used to order up pizza on Halloween -- until we realized it''s one of the busiest nights for takeout places. My husband almost missed trick or treating one year waiting on our food!

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Never again! It''s quicker to cook at home.

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Happy Halloween!

Amy Buchanan

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You''re deep asleep, enjoying a nice dream when...

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CHIRP, CHIRP, CHIRP!

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It''s the smoke detector battery.

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By the time you figure out which detector is chirping, haul out the ladder, find a battery and replace it, you''re not getting back to sleep.

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This kept happening to us with the smoke detector on our vaulted ceiling, even though we were diligent about changing the batteries twice a year.

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Then a firefighter let me in on a life changing secret...

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You can keep your family safe and never again be awakened by that annoying "low battery" chirp.

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I hope these tips help you as much as they helped us.

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Amy Buchanan

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Here are three easy ways to add a little Thanksgiving charm to your home.

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The best part? These easy craft projects use things you probably already have around the house or your yard.

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Need something to do with the kids?

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Collect fallen leaves from the yard and try one of these adorable turkey leaf crafts.

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Happy Thanksgiving crafting!

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I''m thankful for you!

Amy Buchanan

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We''re not the types to go out partying on New Year''s Eve anyway, but we''re definitely staying home this year.

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I''m looking forward to closing the door on 2020 and celebrating what can only be a better year ahead. We can hope, right?

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Just because we''re staying home doesn''t mean we can''t celebrate with good food and cocktails or mocktails.

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In this blog post, you''ll find several festive cocktail and mocktail recipes, plus our family''s favorite appetizers and finger foods.

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And to make sure 2021 is a better year than this one, you might want to cook a traditional southern feast on New Year''s Day or whip up a pot of black eyed pea soup with collard greens and ham. The menu is supposed to bring good luck.

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Happy New Year,

Amy Buchanan

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When flannels, sweaters and fuzzy socks aren''t enough to banish the winter brrs ??, it''s time to turn to comfort food.

Here are a few of my favorite cold weather soup ??and stew ??recipes warm to you from the inside out.

?Slow Cooker Chicken Chili?

?Black Eyed Pea Soup with Collards & Ham?

?Hearty Minestrone Soup Recipe?

?Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff?

?Easy Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew?

?Italian Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe?

?Old Fashioned Hearty Beef Stew Recipe?

?Sweet & Spicy Homemade Chili Recipe?

?Quick & Easy Tortellini Soup Recipe?

If you''re counting calories, try one of these Weight Watchers soup recipes. Comfort food without the calories.

Stay warm, friend,

Amy Buchanan

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