Category: Blog
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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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My Potato Salad
For all family events, I am always asked to bring the potato salad. Wanting to share my recipe, I finally put pen to paper and wrote down the ingredients and amounts that I used. I really think boiling the red skinned potato’s whole with the skin on is what makes my salad a little different…
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Basic Canned Tomato Salsa
If you have never canned before, I highly suggest visiting the internet site National Center for Home Food Preservation for detailed instructions on using boiling water canners. To can the salsa, you will use a water bath process. It is very important that you pay close attention to the sterilization of your jars and lids…
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Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This salad is a staple in my refrigerator during the summer. Not only is it delicious but is a great dish to use the abundance of tomato’s, cucumbers and banana peppers from my garden. This salad is great by itself but I also serve it on a lettuce bed adding walnuts and blueberries. You…
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July 4th Celebration
My Mother always made every holiday a big celebration in our home and I have tried to continue with that tradition. Every time I drag out the boxes and boxes of specific holiday decorations, my husband laugh’s at me wondering why in the world I take the time and effort to decorate when we…
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Fiesta Taco Seasoning Mix
I am trying to use less prepackaged mixes in my kitchen and came across this recipe. The website is www.theyummylife.com/taco-seasoning-mix. Be sure to visit this site and check out Monica’s recipes that use this versatile seasoning for more than just taco’s. If you want to make this for a gift, she also has tags that you can…
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DIY: Floor cloth
I have always loved floor cloth’s and I always kept it on my “to do” list. But, the thought of having to draw a pattern and paint the cloth kept moving this project to the back of the list and has never been accomplished. That is, never accomplished until I came across this idea on…
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Canned Green Beans
Living here in the deep South canning is a much safer way to preserve our garden crops in comparison to freezing them. There is always that threat of a hurricane and being without electricity for 2-3 weeks or the issue of having enough space in your freezer. I must say, I enjoy canning. Not only…
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The Proper Way to Feed Hummingbirds
One of my greatest pleasures is when our tiny iridescent, feathered friends, the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, return to our area in the spring of each year. Several weeks before they are due to appear in March, I have my feeders clean and filled with the sweet, sugary nectar they so love. For my “homemade” nectar, I…
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Sauteed Fresh Green Beans and Leeks
Gardening is one of the most rewarding hobbies that I have. I am still always amazed every time a flower blooms or a vegetable produces, not to mention the reward of being able to walk to my garden and decide what will be prepared for that day’s meal. Today’s meal brought me quite a surprise.…