I only grow a few things from seed indoors now mainly because I have only 3 raised beds versus a 40’x120′ garden not including the pumpkin and corn patch. Lettuce is one of them and I sow them twice a year, in the Spring and late summer. There is nothing better than your own homegrown … Continue reading
This yummy recipe comes from a fellow blogger whose site I have been enjoying for some time. “Enjoy the island flavors of tropical fruits, spices and rum” says Karen@ Back Road Journal. This immediately caught my eye and after reviewing her recipe I knew I had to make this – it had so many ingredients … Continue reading
It has been awhile since I posted a WW recipe and then this recipe appeared on my Pinterest email. A BLT, or Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato, says American all the way and always better with fresh tomatoes. As I love BLT sandwiches, salads, pasta and then bacon, how could I go wrong with making this. … Continue reading
My first trip to New Orleans in July with my two sisters – a city that never goes to sleep… I cannot even imagine how it is during Mardis Gras! If you are looking for something different and full of action pay a visit to this historic city. Of all the traveling I have done … Continue reading
I am sure many gardeners are already seeing these insects/bugs in their gardens. My very favorite good “bugs” are the bumblebees, honeybees, lady bugs, and praying mantis. I encourage them to visit my garden by never spraying, providing plenty of favorite flowers, plants they like and maintaining a “clean garden”. Every year I have … Continue reading
I love coleslaw and I would make it all of the time if there was more interest in my family. Gene was not crazy about it so I rarely made it unless we had a crowd and I had potato salad and all of the other goodies too. Now, I am making small portions so … Continue reading
Rainbow trout is one of the easiest fish to cook on your grill. My fishmonger always guts and cleans them for me so they are ready to be stuffed and then grilled. This time when I bought this yummy fish they weighed about 1/2 to 3/4 lb. each. A little on the small side as … Continue reading
I am so proud of these two pictures of a queen or worker bee busy gathering pollen on my flowering oregano. At first I did not know what I had captured in these photos and only realized once I started to crop and post them. Can you guess what these “orange bumps” are? See below… … Continue reading
I finally made it out to The University of Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor to see this “famous” 80 year old plant blooming. I could not capture the entire plant in one picture as it is located in the conservatory with minimum room for photography. This unbelievable plant is a staggering 25 … Continue reading
I am always looking for shrimp recipes as I am so fond of this shellfish. In addition to shrimp this recipe called for snow peas and carrots. I do not have my big garden now but I do have 3 raised beds next to my shed. My snow peas did really well growing up … Continue reading