The Animal Kingdom — Entertaining

Calling All Locals: Summer in State College

Posted by Katy Stager on

Whether you’re just passing through town, visiting for a few days, or if you’re a full-time, full-fledged family of Happy Valley – I think many of you might agree that summer in State College is amazing. The students have gone home, leaving our peaceful town to the locals for three-and-half glorious months of sunshine and fun.Β So what kinds of fun things, you ask, does the Stager family get into during the summer here in the Valley?Β  Some activities occur every week, while others are special events scheduled on certain dates throughout the season.

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Giving More Than Thanks

Posted by Sara Carlson on

I love cooking for friends and family, I love entertaining and having guests, but there is something about cooking on a big scale for a big day that puts me in a panic. The gravy will be lumpy, the turkey will be dry, the cranberry sauce will have chunks in it, the potatoes will be gummy, and the stuffing will give everyone salmonella.

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Less is More...

Posted by Katy Stager on

The holidays are upon us! β€˜Tis the season for festive parties and scrumptious treats. With all of the holiday hustle and bustle, it’s not hard to wind up in a pinch, desperately raiding the cabinets and frantically scouring the Internet for a delicious, easy, and (if you’re me) CHEAP recipe to bring to the office party or the family get-together.

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