Author: Pamela
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DIY: Mercury Glass Lamp
I needed new bedroom lamps and decided to give a go with transforming one of the brass lamps that I found at a thrift store for $6.00. The shade and the shape of the lamp is nice but I hated the brass color. I decided to try making it look like mercury glass even though…
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Tuna Casserole
I am always on the lookout for good recipes that have ingredients that can be prepared from staples in my pantry. If you are like me, you always are running out of food in the freezer, fresh vegetables and really don’t want to make that trip to the grocery store. This is one of those…
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Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti
If you are looking for a easy, quick, tasty recipe to feed a crowd, Cheesy chicken spaghetti will fit the bill…If you are cooking for two, the leftovers are great to put in the freezer for a quick week night supper. Directions: Fill large pot with water and 1 tbsp. olive oil and 1 tbsp.…
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Grilled Summer Vegetable Pasta
We grill most nights in the summer and always include some type of vegetable on the grill. This is a quick way to use leftovers or just serve as the main course. Directions: Start a large pot of salted water on high heat. Add pasta and cook until el dente Prepare your grill for a…
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Flower of the Week: Coreopsis
Scientific name: Asteraceae Coreopsis is one of my favorite flowers in spring and early summer. A genus of Daisy-like plants, they are excellent for the borders of your flower beds. Most are native to the southeastern United States and Mexico. They are not the least bit fussy about soil but are suppose to be planted…
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Egg & Spinach Bake
This is such a easy, beautiful dish to prepare for breakfast or brunch. Directions: Butter or spray ramekins to prevent sticking. Layer 1 or 2 handfuls of baby spinach in bottom of ramekins. Crack 2 eggs on top of the spinach. Sprinkle with salt & pepper Top with feta cheese. Bake at 325 degrees until…
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Appleless Apple Pie
My husband was fortunate enough to have his Granny live with his family when he was growing up. She was a wonderful cook and this pie was one of his favorites. We could not find her recipe, but I was able to find this one on-line. I think this is the original recipe from the Ritz cracker…
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DIY: Sliding Barn Doors
When my husband built our home 29 years ago we started out with 4 bedrooms. I later turned 2 of those rooms into a den and one into a breakfast/craft room, removing the doors so it would be more open. But, as life continue’s to change, 2 of my children moved away and now come…
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Lighter Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
Directions: Grill chicken breast on top of stove on grill pan; cut into 2 inch pieces. Lay broccoli florets on baking pan, pour 1 tbsp. olive oil over the broccoli and toss with hands to coat thoroughly. Roast in a 425 degree oven until crisp tender about 15-20 minutes. Cook pasta in pot of boiling water…
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Flower of the Week: Sunflowers
Scientific name: Helianthus Annus Is there any flower out there that says summertime as much as a sunflower? Named from the flowers shape and image which depicts the sun, this annual plant is native to the America’s. Not only are sunflowers grown for their beauty but is an important source of food. Sunflowers are valued…
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Canned Okra and Tomatoes
One of the rewards from canning your own vegetables, you are in control on the amount of salt or other ingredients that we need to watch our intake of. This recipe is a great way to use up the tomato crops and no salt in this one. Directions: Wash Okra and cut into into 1″…