Home Cooking, Gardening, Preserving and DIY
Here is a salad that is just perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, or for even as a side dish for Sunday dinner. It’s filled with crisp broccoli, dried cherries, toasted pecans, and juicy diced apples all tossed with a tart and sweet dressing. And although I love this salad just the way it is, you…
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 something light and fresh, and not have to bother turning on the stove. And one of my favorite salads is one that combines greens and fruit. In this salad, I start with baby…
If you’re interested in growing a vegetable garden but have limited time or space, a theme garden might be a perfect solution. A theme garden is a simplified garden where you grow vegetables and/or herbs related to a particular theme. You can grow your garden in a small garden patch, a raised bed, or even…
Maybe it’s my tendency towards frugality, or maybe it’s because I am a bit of a minimalist, but I just don’t buy a lot of special ingredients. Instead of buying an item that’s good for only one purpose, my strategy is to always keep the pantry stocked with staple ingredients that can be used in…
Here is the recipe for my favorite basic pizza dough. I’ve been using this for so many years that ...
Spring has finally arrived! The trees are budding, the flowers are blooming and the birds are ...
About once a week or so, usually on a Saturday or Sunday, I like to take the time to do some real ...
If you're looking to serve something other than the usual corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s ...
