3 Thanksgiving Centerpieces using Plants, Flowers and Fruits
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3 Thanksgiving Centerpieces using Plants, Flowers and Fruits

ByMary Crozier

Each Thanksgiving I try and do a unique centerpiece that reflects the harvest and a season of gratitude. I love using fresh potted plants because I can plant them in the yard or planters after the holiday dinner is over. It may seem counterintuitive to be planting in late November or early December, but it…

Homemade Apple Cider Doughnuts
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Homemade Apple Cider Doughnuts

ByMary Crozier

My first experience with warm, delicious apple cider doughnuts was 10 years ago visiting my son at the University of Virginia. It was October 2014 and we visited Carter Mountain Orchard in Charlottesville~~where they served WARM apple cider doughnuts. I was in love. Every trip back for the next 4 years included a trip to…

How to Make Your Own Pinecone Fire Starters
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How to Make Your Own Pinecone Fire Starters

ByMary Crozier

With cooler weather either here or on the horizon, we all dream of cozying up in front of a roaring fire. With a plethora of pinecones falling this year around our mountain cabin, I try my hand at making my own pinecone fire starters. These fire starters make wonderful holiday gifts too. Join me in…

Secrets to a Delicious Homemade Peach Pie
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Secrets to a Delicious Homemade Peach Pie

ByMary Crozier

There are two times during the year where peaches are center stage. One is in May, when our peach tree sheds its fuzzy juicy fruit. The other is in September/October when the famous Utah peaches are ripe and available for purchase. Fortunately we have connections and I just received a 32 lb. box of tree…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

ByMary Crozier

Welcome to the weekend! Another fly-by week with too many things to do and not enough time to stop and smell the roses. The weather is changing from chilly weather in the mountains to temperatures under 100 here. It sounds a bit strange when you think it feels cooler at 90 degrees. Thanks for joining…