What\’s the favorite part of Halloween for kids and adults alike? Why, the candy, of course. The timeless tradition of trick or treating comes with a great reward, coming home with lots of free candy on which to snack. We look forward to these treats all year long! While it is easy to get the […]
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Apple Season is well underway in Virginia! At Colonial Gardens, we are big fans of using fresh, seasonal ingredients in all of our cooking. While we are crazy about pumpkin spice (keep an eye out for future recipes!), nothing can replace a sweet, juicy, Virginia apple in our hearts. In light of our love for
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If you haven\’t been to Williamsburg\’s local farmers market, make plans to visit this weekend! This market is an absolute gem, loved by tourists and locals alike! And, of course, once someone finds a good farmers market, the next thing they need is a great farmers market recipe! Do farmers markets and delicious summer farmers
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This weekend marks a very special and patriotic holiday for all of us in the United States. Memorial Day gives us the opportunity to thank all those who have served our country. It also gives us a unique opportunity to reflect on our country\’s history and a few of the moments that make us great.
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With the days getting shorter and colder, who couldn\’t use a little healthy and hot pick me up? Chicken & Corn Chowder 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped celery 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups 2% reduced-fat milk 2 cups chopped roasted skinless, boneless chicken
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Fall is upon us, and what better way to get festive than to cook up some pumpkin recipes! Here are a couple of our favorite desserts to get the family excited about October! Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans 5 tablespoons butter, melted 3 tablespoons light
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One of the biggest struggles before we go on vacation is how to most efficiently maximize the rest of our groceries that are in the fridge and cupboards without having to go shopping for particulars. My grandmother was the queen of making a 5 star meal out of nothing as a child of the Great Depression.
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The best way to celebrate the birth of our great nation is fireworks and food of course! While some of you may be enjoying hamburgers and hotdogs on the grill, a local favorite is seafood on the 4th of July. Since Williamsburg is perched perfectly between the James River and the York River, there
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