Think Outside the Chocolate Box This Valentine’s Day
February 5, 2012
Nashville, TN – Homemade Valentine’s Day treats are the sweetest way to say “I love you” to everyone special in your life. February 14th is a wonderful time to share some warmth with a sweetheart, child or friend.
“There are so many ways to show love and appreciation, but baking something special always seems to be the perfect choice,” said Martha White® baking expert Linda Carman. “When we think of indulgent treats, chocolate is usually at the top of the list. Even those who are not obsessed with it usually find room to indulge in chocolate.”
Chocolate Fudge Bars, Sour Cream Chocolate Sheet Cake and Easy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Land Between the Lakes Offers Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge Tour
February 2, 2012
Golden Pond, KY – Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area is presenting Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge Tour on Saturday, February 11th, 2012, from 9:00am-12:00pm.
Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge, which is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in Stewart County, TN, provides one of the area’s best wildlife viewing hotspots. [Read more]
Breakfast Pizza Tempts Kids of All Ages
January 29, 2012
Nashville, TN – Are you always looking for school day breakfast ideas? Here’s a fun breakfast treat that will appeal to kids of all ages – breakfast pizza.
“We kept this recipe simple with just a few toppings to make small pizzas that can be cut into manageable slices. Too often, breakfast pizzas are big and loaded with lots of toppings, sometimes overwhelming to younger kids. Simplicity is the key on school day mornings,” observes the Martha White® baking expert Linda Carman. [Read more]
Land Between the Lakes Quota Turkey Hunt Applications Available Online February 1st-29th
January 25, 2012
Golden Pond, KY – Applications will be available online February 1st, for the first six hunting days of the 2012 Turkey Season at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area. Quota hunts not only provide unique recreational opportunities within the LBL region, they help maintain a healthy turkey population.
Three quota hunts in both Kentucky and Tennessee during the first portion of the season require a prior application. In Kentucky, quota hunts include a two-day youth hunt for hunters (under age 16 on the Kentucky portion of LBL) March 31st-April 1st, a two-day hunt April 5th-6th, and a two-day hunt April 14th-15th. In Tennessee, quota hunts include a two-day youth hunt (for hunters 6-16 years old on the Tennessee portion) April 7th-8th, a two-day hunt April 9th-10th, and a two-day hunt April 14th-15th. No hunting is permitted between these dates. [Read more]
Land Between the Lakes Offers “Fort Henry 150th Anniversary Program and Walk”
January 23, 2012
Golden Pond, KY – Visit Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area to get outdoors and learn more about the American Civil War. LBL will again be offering the popular Fort Henry Anniversary Walk on Saturday, February 4th, from 12:30pm-4:00pm.
Come learn about the construction, the battle, and the legacy of Fort Henry during the event’s 150th Anniversary. [Read more]
An Easy Shortcut to a Classic Cookie Recipe
January 22, 2012
Nashville, TN – If one of your goals is to impart at least a little cooking savvy to your kids, there is no better place to start than making cookies. “For beginners, it’s probably best to start cooking lessons with a super easy recipe that yields fun delicious results,” says the Martha White® baking expert, Linda Carman. “Using a convenient muffin mix to get started cuts down on the measuring and speeds up the process for impatient little cooks.”
Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Surprise.
Land Between the Lakes Quota Turkey Hunt Applications Available Online February 1st-29th
January 18, 2012
Golden Pond, KY – Applications will be available online February 1st, for the first six hunting days of the 2012 Turkey Season at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area. Quota hunts not only provide unique recreational opportunities within the LBL region, they help maintain a healthy turkey population.
Three quota hunts in both Kentucky and Tennessee during the first portion of the season require a prior application. In Kentucky, quota hunts include a two-day youth hunt for hunters (under age 16 on the Kentucky portion of LBL) March 31st-April 1st, a two-day hunt April 5th-6th, and a two-day hunt April 14th-15th. [Read more]
Land Between the Lakes Educational Field Trip Grants Available
January 17, 2012
Golden Pond, KY – Are you an educator interested in planning a field trip to experience the Land Between The Lakes (LBL) “outdoor classroom”? If so, now is the time to apply for LBL’s Educational Field Trip Grant for the 2012-2013 school year. The deadline for the field trip grant application is April 30th, 2012.
LBL’s Educational Field Trip Grant is available to public school districts within 100 miles of LBL. The grant assists schools in covering costs for transportation, facility admission fees, program costs, and dorm rental during the 2012-2013 school year. The grant amount awarded to schools is based on the school’s matching funds, number of students, and LBL programs the school plans to participate in. [Read more]
Humble Biscuit Bread Pudding Inspires Stylish Summer Dessert
January 15, 2012
Nashville, TN – Over the past few years, bread puddings have emerged as the decadent darling of trendy chefs and cooks.
“These rich new versions of the classic bread pudding are a far cry from its humble beginnings,” said Martha White® baking expert Linda Carman. “Bread pudding was the creation of frugal cooks looking for ways to use stale bread and make the most of their eggs, milk and sugar. Bread puddings have been made for hundreds of years all over the world, so a Southern version made with biscuits was bound to happen.”
Summer Biscuit Bread Pudding and Martha White Hot Rize Biscuits
Winter Nature Watch Opportunities in Land Between The Lakes
January 10, 2012
Golden Pond, KY – Got the winter blues? Embrace the season by joining us for one of the many wildlife-viewing van tours offered at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area. During January, February, and March, there are multiple guided tours offering outdoor enthusiasts a chance to witness some of nature’s greatest moments. Registration is required for all tours, and space is limited. Please call 270.924.2020, weekdays from 8:00am-4:30pm, to learn more about each tour and make your reservation.
Our ongoing Nature Watch tour series highlights many birds that call this area home during the winter. During these tours, you may see everything from pelicans to pintails! [Read more]
