Jan 2nd, 2009 · Last year, the Griffieons netted $5,000 from the cattle, hogs, chickens and turkeys they raise on their farm. Craig Griffieon tends to the cattle, while his wife, LaVon, runs the business side of things. Eldest daughter Autumn says she gets attached to the animals, but the money helps reconcile her feelings.
Dec 11th, 2008 · Cashin walked around the hill, into the wind from the sea. It was cold, late autumn, last glowing leaves clinging to the liquid-ambars and maples his great-grandfather's brother had planted, their surrender close.
Nov 26th, 2008 · The shiny, pumpkin-colored fruit with exotic names like Hachiya and Fuyu brighten up autumn meals. The honeyed, custardlike Hachiyas are ideal for baked goods, while the mildly sweet and spicy Fuyus are perfect for salads and salsas.
Nov 10th, 2008 · After the stunning array of color begins to fall in autumn, all that's left is the slow march to winter. There's something inherently melancholy about watching the leaves drop. Let these five confessionals prepare you for a season of the high lonesome — a time before a chilly mood meets the rake's progress.
Oct 30th, 2008 · The leaves are falling — and food writer Nigella Lawson is ready to share some of her favorite autumn recipes. With ingredients like butternut squash, pears and chestnut puree, many of the flavors are tart but mellow, with an earthy sweetness.
Oct 29th, 2008 · The vertiginous drops in the stock market this autumn have kept everyone worried about just how far the market will fall. So, is now the time to buy? NPR asked two seasoned money market managers to weigh in.
Oct 22nd, 2008 · Pumpkin is an autumn staple suited for far more than its traditional Halloween and Thanksgiving roles. In soup, stew or cake, or just roasted in long slices, pumpkin is appropriate for any chilly evening, whatever you happen to be celebrating.
Oct 1st, 2008 · Fall brings the kind of days when you're glad to be inside, standing over a hot stove and listening to the rain on the roof. Celebrate with a hearty meal featuring a farmers-market bounty — and capped with a pear-studded rustic bread pudding.