Monthly Archives: August 2013

50 Fabulous Ways to Use Fennel

This month, we are shining the focus on fennel, one of the most versatile vegetables that you probably don’t use very often.  Although the various parts of the fennel plant are used in cooking around the world, here at home, … Continue reading

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Crazy for Cupcakes

It seems like these days everyone is crazy for cupcakes!  Once relegated to classroom parties and afternoon treats, creative flavors of cupcakes are finding their into wedding cakes and onto the dessert tables at baby showers.  No longer just for … Continue reading

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Jim Boyle Dairy Farm Presents BARN DANCE!

Come dance your boots off with special guest Jason Wyatt at Jim Boyle Dairy Farm! Friday evening, October 4th, doors will open at 5:30 p.m.  Admission to this can’t miss event is $25 per person and includes dinner. So, dust … Continue reading

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How Safe is Your Home?

    The last week of August is National Safe at Home week and we here at Fill Your Plate want to encourage everyone to take a few minutes this week to take some simple steps to improve the safety … Continue reading

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What Flavor Ice Cream are You?

Everyone likes different things and this is especially true when it comes to ice cream flavors.  Some like to stay traditional and stick with vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate.  Others like to live on the wild side and are willing to … Continue reading

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