Every year I buy lavender plants, and even though they are a perennial, for some reason, lavender doesn’t seem to thrive over a full year. Which is odd, because lavender tends to be sun-loving and drought tolerant. So this year, I am going to learn more about this plant and watch it carefully. I really…
With Valentine’s Day just 5 days away, here are a few heart-shaped recipes that are in keeping with this holiday. Some require a recipe and others are just thrown together simply. If you want to send a message of love to your family and friends, these heart-shaped recipes are perfect. Main Course Heart and Sole…
Our hands are essential to what we do every day. They are the most valuable tool you have whether you are at work, home or play. There is nothing close to replacing your hands usefulness and adaptability. We use our hands for everything~from holding a baby, wiping tears, eating and drinking, and countless other ways….
It is very chilly here (of course, it is all relative vs. those buried in snowstorms) but we are experiencing freezing temperatures at night for the next few days. So I am a bit worried about my sweet peach tree that is just starting to bloom. We are busily covering the tomatoes and other frost…
Every February, I love making these buttery linzer cookies for Valentine’s Day. There is something very festive about it’s “peek-a-boo” eye filled with either strawberry or raspberry jam~perfect for this holiday. What are Linzer cookies made of? In addition to common cookie ingredients such as butter, flour, egg, sugar and vanilla, Linzer cookie dough includes…