Happy first Saturday in September! I hope you enjoyed your Labor Day weekend. It was less than a week away and yet it seems like so long ago. Welcome to Saturday Meanderings, where we chat about all good things this week. I am back in Phoenix for a few days trying to catch up with…
It is that time of year to take advantage of the abundance of sweet, fresh and juicy watermelon! On a hot summer’s day, there is nothing more satisfying than biting into a chilled piece of this beautiful fruit. Here are my 5 favorite watermelon recipes for you to try. This is an oldie but goodie…
I think summer is the perfect time to lose a few pounds because who wants a heavy meal during a summer heat wave? There are so many healthy options that are tasty and hit the spot when the temperatures are scorching. Plus there is an abundance of fresh produce and ingredients available this time of…
Someone recently asked me if gardening takes a great deal of time…and I’ve been pondering the question ever since. I’ve been gardening for as long as I can remember. Not only do I find it rewarding, but growing vegetables is a way to teach my children that food doesn’t just appear on a styrofoam tray. …
When I was planting my garden years ago, my sweet daughter opened up a whole packet of chamomile seeds and scattered them far and wide, while squealing, “Wheeeeeeeeee”. For those of you who know me, I am a geometric person, who likes things planted in rows, straight rows I had no idea where the seeds…