Welcome back to my little culinary experiment, a space where we challenge ourselves to stop buying and start making everyday essentials. This week, we’re diving into the world of homemade saltine crackers. These pantry staples might seem humble, but once you’ve tried making them yourself, you’ll realize they’re anything but ordinary. Light, flaky, and with just the right touch of salt, homemade saltines are a game changer. Let’s get started! more

When starting the New Year, I had the idea of throughout the year trying new recipes. With these recipes, I wanted to look at recipes from all over the world. A recipe that really caught my eye is a "pub style" food from England. more

We have another Arctic blast coming in this weekend that is supposed to be the coldest one yet for us. So, we will be closed this Saturday and next Saturday, Jan. 25. Week by week, we will let you know in case the weather has changed for the better. Our plan is to reopen Feb. 1. more

Since the year is still new, let's peek at some of the food trends for 2025 — we don't want to feel left out. more

As I sit in my warm home office, pondering the content for this week's recipe, winter is working overtime to make an entrance, and it has. The first chance of snow is always exciting, but “they” can keep the ice for tea. more

Welcome back to my little culinary experiment, a space where we challenge ourselves to stop buying and start making the everyday essentials. It’s not just about saving money; it’s about rediscovering how much better things taste when you make them from scratch. This week, we’re tackling something near and dear to all lovers of tacos and wraps: flour tortillas. more

We will be closed this Saturday due to inclement weather, snow and very cold temperatures. Week by week, we will let you know.  more

Let's sneak one more recipe in before the year ends, it's a gift from me to you.  more

This is the last farmers market shopping day of the year! We have wonderful gift-giving items all from your local Ozark neighbor. We have handmade jewelry, Christmas ornaments — all glass and handblown — warm and cozy quilts, tinctures for your aches and pains and overall health, beauty and bath products, hats, scarves, soaps, plushies, cutting boards, charcuterie boards, arrowheads, knives, tomahawks, scented soy wax melts, too much to list. more

Welcome back to “Simple Staples,” where we turn pantry basics into homemade wonders — better tasting, better for you and, often, better for your wallet. This week, we’re diving into a spread we all know and love: peanut butter. more

’Tis the season and I like to keep you trendy, so when I hear of a viral recipe or food hack, I'll share it. more

Did you know that the day I write this, the 8th of December, is National Gingerbread House Day? There seems to be a day for everything and I don't keep up, but let's be festive and celebrate this one. more

Welcome back to the second installment of my little culinary experiment: a column where I challenge myself (and you) to stop buying and start making things we use every day. Not only are these homemade versions almost always better-tasting, but they’re also more affordable. Let’s face it: Why pay more for less flavor? more

Thank you Santa and Mrs. Claus for bringing such joy and happiness to a lot of children and their families last Saturday. Blessings to you both!! more

Americans love their corn — whether it’s canned, fresh off the cob or in their favorite breakfast cereal. more

This Saturday Santa will be at the farmers market from 10 a.m. to noon greeting the old and young alike, so pass the word! more

“Given most nuts ripen late in the year, they have long been associated with the holiday season,” said David Trinklein, horticulture specialist for University of Missouri Extension. It also is one of the few times when consumers see what nuts looks like in nature. Most often, nuts are purchased with their shells removed and ready for use. One of the nuts likely found in the bin or bag of mixed nuts at a supermarket is the hazelnut. more

The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club are partnering again this year to host the Pancakes with Santa fundraiser breakfast. more