Pretty Pantry Gifts

A Rustic Home | July 25, 2009

A Recipe & Wrapping Kit for Delicious Jams, Sauces, and Pickles
Pretty Pantry Gifts — The only thing better than tasting homemade treats is presenting them as gracious gifts! The enclosed booklet offers techniques on preparing and preserving 15 simple recipes, while the rest of the kit provides accessories for transforming glass jars into tempting treats [...]

Maskwa Ridge Mugs

A Rustic Home | July 23, 2009

Maskwa is the Cree word for bear. In the Cree tradition the bear, the most intelligent and powerful of land animals, is also a symbol of healing.
These are bear sized mugs for the cabin.  These are a deep brown with bear paw print impression.  You will love the rustic feel and heavy weight of this [...]

Kitchen Planner

A Rustic Home | May 25, 2009

The Kitchen Planner — The Kitchen Planner takes the confusion out of kitchen redesign and puts the fun back in. Filled with advice and suggestions for everything from the quick touch-up to a complete makeover, this innovative guide covers it all. The uniquely designed section of tri-split pages allows for effortless mixing and matching of [...]

Brushwerks Black Bear Collection

A Rustic Home | January 15, 2009

These bear visitors capture the outdoor for you to enjoy at every meal. Don’t fret about the prints on the black rim-they know better than to step in your dinner or on your bear dishes!
The dishes are still available here and there are some more accessories available here.
Brushwerks Black Bear Collection

Nothing beats soup

BearatHome | January 8, 2009

From the folks over at Help For Hard Times
Comfort Food on a Rainy Day
Rain is predicted for today here in Northern California. A good day to make soup. Making my own soup is one of the easier ways to eat healthier and get a little comfort food. One of my favorite childhood memories is [...]

Tips in Cooking With a Recipe

Bear at Home | September 19, 2008

When all you have done in your life is eat the food that is already prepared, cooking it will be very much like waking up in a world that you are not familiar with. This is where recipes and cookbooks come in.
These self-instructional guide to different dishes is your answer to that confusion. The cook [...]

Tip of the Month – Kitchens: 5 Essentials + what to give away

BearatHome | June 4, 2008

Summer is here – a great time to declutter the kitchen!

Since more of us will be cooking outdoors this time of year – why not take a look inside your kitchen and toss or donate items you no longer use. To get you started, here are some ideas:
TOSS: chipped or broken dishes, glasses [...]

Tip of the Month – Easy Organizing

BearatHome | May 4, 2008

….shoes piled up by the front door?

buy a large basket to create easy storage.

…trouble finding your keys/wallet/cell phone?

a small basket by the front door will keep your items where you need them.

…an under utilized shallow dresser drawer?

small baskets or containers inside the drawer can hold – jewelry, scarves, socks, ties, [...]

Dining at Great American Lodges

BearatHome | February 1, 2008

Dining at Great American Lodges includes full-flavored recipes from lodge chefs, luscious food photography, and photos of each lodge. Home cooks will enjoy making Roast Duck Breast from Lake Placid Lodge, Roasted Beet Salad from Sundance, and Marionberry Crisp from Timberline Lodge. Quotes about the beauty of nature by Thoreau, John Muir, and Teddy Roosevelt [...]

Taking things slow . . .

BearatHome | December 28, 2007

I love to cook, but sometimes life just gets in the way.  
The solution?  A slow cooker!  I gather the ingredients, toss them in and forget about it for a few hours.  And if you get busy, food doesn’t overcook or burn if left longer than required. My particular model switches to a “keeping it [...]