Home Cooking, Gardening, Preserving and DIY
Here where I live in the mountains of western North Carolina, our home is located just about 30 or so minutes away from the border of upstate South Carolina. And right now, SC peaches are in full swing. Freshly plucked from the tree, these peaches are sweet, juicy and abundant, and I’ve been making sure…
Although I was trained as a biologist, and I am truly a bit of a science nerd, I still believe it’s worthwhile to keep the old ways alive and to honor the wisdom of previous generations (whether it’s to put into practice or just for the history of it). And in that spirit, I’ve put…
Now I know that there are BBQ purists out there who might be a bit offended by me calling this BBQ. I know this, because I happen to live in the Carolinas, one of the meccas for everything BBQ (seriously, BBQ is everywhere here and folks here are serious about it). But sometimes, ya just…
This cottage pie is a rustic and homey one-pot meal. It’s filled with beef and vegetables in a rich gravy and topped with a thick crust of buttery mashed potatoes. A very old kind of dish, dating back to the 18th century British Isles (when the potato was just being introduced there), the cottage pie…
Here is a salad that is just perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, or for even as a side dish ...
Who doesn’t love a good salad in the summer? I can’t imagine it. It’s so nice to just make a meal of ...
If you’re interested in growing a vegetable garden but have limited time or space, a theme garden ...
Maybe it's my tendency towards frugality, or maybe it's because I am a bit of a minimalist, but I ...
