November 19, 2024 Back in 2006 on a visit to William Sonoma, I got a free Thanksgiving recipe idea pamphlet. In it there was a recipe for Orange-Currant Scones. That didn’t do anything for me, so I adapted the recipe for Cranberry White Chocolate Scones. It has been a yearly tradition ever since. I make…

October 14, 2024 Food Safety is Important Watching the dates on food containers should be done on a regular basis, but it can be confusing. Those dates are meant to make sure the item is used at its freshest. It also helps keep you from getting sick on outdated items. The date printed on food…

September 24, 2024A A Great Fall Recipe The first time I made this was for a potluck I organized at work. After I had cleaned up at the end of the day, I grabbed my plate with the last couple bars on it. A co-worker told me to put that back on the table! “Those…

A Healthy Delicious Breakfast Option With no refined flour or added sweeteners, this is great for a meal or even a snack option! I make these in a Belgian waffle maker and make them about half the size. They are pretty filling. This recipe makes approximately 5 half size Belgian waffles.

Cooking Helping the environment one step at a time August 13, 2024 We started composting almost 2 years ago. My husband was on the fence about it, however seeing how well it broke down our leaves brought him around. Tossing scraps in the compost pail is quick and easy, so he was on board! Why…

July 23, 2024 Growing herbs: Herbs are considered easy to grow. It is recommended as the best plants to start with for new gardeners. They can be grown in pots or in the garden. By cultivating herbs you will have fresh herbs whenever you like. They provide more flavor and nutrition. When making meals that…

So, you decided to grow basil. Now what can you do with it? This bright green flavorful herb has several uses. The best part is you can harvest your basil as you need it. You can finely chop the leaves for recipes that call for basil. You can use it in salads, pasta dishes, even…

June 18, 2024 Did you know you can grow and dry your own tea leaves? To start I chose two herbs to grow. I purchased an Orange Mint and a Chocolate Mint plant. Next I planted them in a raised garden bed. It is important to know that these herbs are considered intrusive plants that…