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Apples, apples, everywhere! New England is rich in over 100 varieties of apples, just waiting to be pick, munched, cooked & baked! This month in "Oak & Acorn," Leslie...
During the summer months many families In Western MA are lucky to have an abundance of basil and peas practically at their fingertips, either growing in their own gardens are available...
It's strawberry season in Western Massachusetts and as the harvest approaches, everybody seems to either grow, pick or buy lots strawberries. They can be frozen and used throughout the year, and...
Leslie Lynn is excited to begin foraging with her daughter after a long winter. This month in "Oak & Acorn," she shares standards for sustainable and wild harvesting in our woodlands...
As winter transitions towards spring, the last of our winter squashes and root vegetables are being prepared for family dinner time. This month in "Oak & Acorn," Leslie Lynn shares...
If you are having a sweet craving but want to add a little healthy nutrition, try this recipe for Beet Brownies...
Leslie share one of her favorite winter tea recipes this month in "Oak & Acorn: Forage, Farm and Feast with the Family." She and her daughter have to first take...
Colder months call for comfort foods! This month, Leslie Lynn shares a healthy version of a kid favorite... macaroni & cheese! The star seasonal ingredient in the comfort dish... butternut...
Have you tried kale chips yet? This month in "Oak & Acorn," Leslie share a recipe for Cheesy Kale Chips kids (and their adults) will love! A delicious way to...
Leslie Lynn shares a recipe for Staghorn Sumac Berry Lemonade this month in "Oak & Acorn: Forage, Farm and Feast with the Family." Foraging can be a great way to...
This month in "Oak & Acorn: Forage, Farm and Feast with the Family," Hilltown Families Contributing Writer, Leslie Lynn Lucio, writes about daylilies, the perfect perennial that is both edible and...
A Growing Garden It’s that time of the year when we bring out our gardening tools and start tending to our gardens. Gardening with children is a terrific summer activity to...
Tasting the Evergreens Life in Western MA has its many pleasures. So many times I feel really lucky to live where I do and to be surrounded by so much beauty....