I spend a lot of time in the garden, strategically removing plants from one area or another. Weeds. But in reality, there is no such thing as weeds, they are
We love barbecue. I’ve mentioned that before, I’m certain. The trouble with barbecue is that most store-bought sauces are simply loaded with sugar! So what’s a low-sugar, high-fat eater like me
There is a much larger story surrounding my endeavor to make homemade tomato paste. This story will be told at a later date. Today, I will just share my triumph
Every year, like clockwork, I end up battling beetles. They are the literal scourge of my weeping pussy willow and cherry trees as well as my beautiful roses. I tend
My friend Ashley over at the Om Resistance turned me on to the joys of tea recently, specifically starting with Red Raspberry Leaf Tea and its purported use in balancing
This weeks prompt for Journal 52 reflects on sunshine and rain. I found this amusing when I read it as this morning I had done something very out of character
Thursdays are tough for me at work and the first Thursday of each month means that in addition to the regular craziness, I also have to stay after for a
This past weekend A.D., Tony Curado and I took a little road trip to Letchworth State Park. They go for the big landscape shots and I got out my macro
My father recently took a course at the local cooperative extension on Chinese Medicinal Herb Production in the United States. In this talk, he learned about the different herbs that
The weather this year has thus far been unpredictable and varied. Our late Winter and early Spring has consisted of a mix of 70F days and 20F days, often within
So what do I plan to do with these blazing beauties? Why, I plan to make the most awesome Hot Pepper Jelly courtesy of the ever-awesome Ball Complete Book Of
“Seriously, are you making more pickles!?!” That was the question asked this morning when A.D. saw the crock on the kitchen counter and the mason jars in a neat line.
