Month: October 2015

Frugality in the Engagement: Stationery Edition

Frugality in the Engagement: Stationery Edition

    Once the flutters in your tummy have calmed down a little since he proposed (which, let’s face it, they never really do!), you may start worrying about the daunting task ahead of you and how much money it’s going to involve. Don’t be 

A Short Life Lesson from a Short Scripture

A Short Life Lesson from a Short Scripture

My husband and I made the big decision to take on a new and major responsibility–taking care of a new life. We are starting our family and expecting a little boy in February. This new chapter in our lives has been a constant thrill of 

Happy Oktoberfest!

Happy Oktoberfest!

5683100189_897bef1d33What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Oktoberfest? If you thought of a man sporting lederhosen while drinking a mug of beer, I’m right there with you.

However, Oktoberfest is more than that and can be celebrated in a family-friendly way.

What started as a royal wedding jubilee in 1810 has now turned into an international festival of German food and culture.

 

Try this German potato salad recipe for your family’s Oktoberfest celebration!

Ingredients:
3 cups diced peeled potatoes
4 slices bacon
1 small onion, diced
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions:
Boil the potatoes. Then drain and set aside to cool.

Fry the bacon until browned and crisp. Remove from pan and set aside.

Add the onion to the bacon grease and cook over medium heat until caramelized.
Add the rest of the ingredients except the parsley. Bring to a boil and then add the
potatoes and parsley.

Sprinkle in half of the bacon. Heat the salad through and then transfer to a serving
dish. Sprinkle the rest of the bacon on top and serve warm.

This recipe was originally found at www.allrecipes.com.

—Lynne Crandall, Senior Designer, Stance

Provo Canyon Trail

Provo Canyon Trail

One of the best-kept secrets of Provo is the beautiful canyon trail that runs all the way down the canyon. In any one of the given parks off of University Avenue (which leads into the canyon), there is access to this trail, which extends all