Food Talk

After a long winter of hearty meals and cozy hibernation, we’re all ready for some fun foods! Do you have a spring dish that you like?  Send it to us at connect@qafmagazine.com. I will make it and give you a review. I could always use new recipes.  Bonus points if it’s low carbs. March In…

Hard Boiled Eggs Over the years, I’ve had my fair share of leftover Easter eggs—so many that I eventually got sick of eating hard-boiled eggs! Don’t get me wrong, I love them, but there’s only so many you can eat before enough is enough. To keep things interesting, I started coming up with my own…

I like to try different things with Deviled Eggs, and I love trying new things because anything goes. For mine, I start with a basic base and add to it from there, but my base is all based on texture, so measurements may vary. The Base Dozen eggs – 1 /2c-3/4c Mayo (Just enough to…

In today’s fast-paced world, families are increasingly looking for ways to eat healthier while supporting their local communities. The farm-to-table movement offers a simple yet impactful solution—bringing fresh, locally sourced ingredients straight from farms to your plate.   Why Farm-to-Table Matters   Farm-to-table isn’t just a trendy term; it’s a lifestyle choice that benefits your…

Holly Cookies Ingredients 1 Stick Oleo (margarine) 34 Large Marshmallows 1  1/2 tsp. Green Food Coloring 4 Cups Corn Flakes Red Hots Instructions Melt Oleo and marshmallows over medium heat and the add food coloring – Mix well Add corn flakes – mix easy until all are     covered Then take a spoon and…

Christmas Crack Recipe (Saltine Cracker Toffee) This Christmas Crack recipe is the easiest treat you’ll make this holiday season! With just a handful of ingredients, this saltine cracker toffee is ready to go in just about 15 minutes! Truly, the perfect combination of sweet and salty! A must make for Christmas! Prep Time 7 minutes…

Anyone who is a parent and grandparent knows both the joy of spending time with family and the challenges of balancing the demands of work, volunteering, and family life! As the holidays get closer and we are gathering Christmas wish lists and trying to coordinate calendars, I often feel a bit wistful as I reflect…

Grinch Cookies My daughter’s favorite thing to make during our annual Christmas cookie bake is what she calls Grinch Cookies; they are basically shortbread sugar cookie dough split in two portions, and one half of it has almond extract added and lime-green food coloring.  It takes a little bit of time to make since the…

When I was young, our house was always filled with the smell of cinnamon around the holidays, and I remember loving the day we made cinnamon ornaments as a family to give out as gifts; they smelled amazing!  Try a few batches of this fun ornament recipe with your family this holiday season, and let…