Herbs, especially fresh, enhance the flavor of foods as well as offer loads of health benefits. While you can find them year-round in grocery stores or farm markets, wouldn’t it be great to just walk out your door and cut what you need when you need it? If you are passionate about cooking and have ... Read More about Getting Started with Herb Gardening
How to Start a Square Foot Garden
There are many ways to grow your own food, from growing fruit plants inside your home near a window, to having a container garden or a large plot of land with herbs and vegetables. Another popular option is to grow what is called a square foot garden. This involves using square sections for the ... Read More about How to Start a Square Foot Garden
Best Vegetables for Beginning Gardeners
If you're looking to start growing your own food, vegetables will probably play a large part. While you can grow just about any vegetable you want – depending on the season – there are some that are definitely easier for beginners. Here are my Best Veggies for Beginning Gardeners. First off, the ... Read More about Best Vegetables for Beginning Gardeners
30-Days of 6-Word Stories
Challenge your creative mind with my 30 Days of 6-Word Stories Challenge. One prompt a day; six simple words; tell the story. I was introduced to 6-word stories a number of years ago as a brain game activity for strengthening cognitive performance. I was the director of a senior living community, ... Read More about 30-Days of 6-Word Stories
5 Basics for New Gardeners
Home gardening is experiencing a resurgence with today's back-to-the-earth movement. Not only is gardening great for the earth, it's great for the soul. Caring for plants, whether they’re vegetables or flowers, is a productive and relaxing hobby. Whether you're building out a full-sized, in-ground ... Read More about 5 Basics for New Gardeners
10 Tools for Every Gardener
So you want to garden? Getting started is easy! But to keep it easy, there are some tools that are must-haves. Here are my top 10 Garden Tools for Every Gardener. Gardening does take a bit of investment to get started. Depending on the size of your garden, whether it's in-ground, in a raised bed, ... Read More about 10 Tools for Every Gardener
Hearty Guinness Stew
Hearty Guinness Stew is the perfect compliment to any St. Patrick's day celebration. Traditionally made with lamb, this savory dish is terrific with beef or pork, too! I'm 100% Irish on my mum's side, hailing from Cork and Limerick. Growing up, we never really kept Irish traditions alive beyond ... Read More about Hearty Guinness Stew
Brussels Sprouts with Zippy Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette
Make your taste buds sing with my delicious Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette! This simple, versatile vinaigrette is a perfect complement to Sprouts, and will become your new flavor favorite for salads, vegetables, and marinades. If you had told me as a child that Brussels ... Read More about Brussels Sprouts with Zippy Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette
Simple 7-Layer Bars
So simple, with just a few pantry baking staples these Simple 7-Layer Bars can be whipped up in no time! And, they're perfect for a pantry clean-out! Layer up whatever you have, and you've got sticky sweet goodness to enjoy. This is an old, old recipe. If I understand my sister right, it came ... Read More about Simple 7-Layer Bars
Overnight Baked French Toast
Whether you're cooking for a crowd, or just looking for an easy and delicious breakfast, my Overnight Baked French Toast will set your day off right. Assembled the night before, just pop it in the oven and it's ready in no time. Travels great, too! French Toast is one of my all-time favorite ... Read More about Overnight Baked French Toast
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