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Sunday, November 25, 2012

Fall Recipe: Pumpkin Chili

This recipe for chili is perfect for a busy week, simply through it together in the morning and let it cook in the Crock Pot while you're at work.

  Pumpkin is such a versatile ingredient, and in my opinion you can never have too much of it. When the weather is cold and rainy, I crave chili. So, last weekend, when the weather was terrible, I decided to start searching for a fall flavored chili. I stumbled across this recipe for pumpkin Chili while on Pinterest. The original post is from a blog called Sweet Pea's Kitchen. The great thing about this recipe is that it's different than most chili. The flavor has a hint of cinnamon, and the spices aren't overpowering. The heat in the chili is a slow steady heat that doesn't keep you from enjoying the meal. If you want it spicier, you can add more hot sauce or chili powder. Because I don't like beans or peppers, I only used one can of …

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Girl Scouts Gear Up for Cookie Booth Sales

Want to know where to buy them? Now you can look up locations near you.

Today's a big day for Georgia's Girl Scouts, with the international organization honored by Gov. Nathan Deal and the General Assembly as it kicks off the countdown to its 100th anniversary in 2012. For more than 41,000 girls in 34 greater Atlanta counties, however, the day holds another special significance: It's time to get ready for the annual tradition of cookie booth sales at hundreds of locations, including shopping centers and offices. While the "official" booth sales begin Friday, the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta will unveil a Cookie Coach today to spread the word about the sales. And, in this digital age, the Girl Scouts have created a site to let cookie buyers find the nearest booth: cookielocator.littlebrownie.com. Holly …

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