When it comes to holiday baking, sweet cinnamon yeast bread is at the top of my list for both family and friends.
Read MoreIs there anything better to chase away the bone-chilling cold of winter than old-fashioned beef stew?
Read MoreMy old-fashioned peanut butter fudge recipe is a perennial favorite during the holidays. My sisters and I make batches of this easy peanut butter fudge to give away.
Read MoreNeed a meal that matches the autumn weather? Here are three soup recipes and two quick breads.
Read MoreNothing says “welcome” like a warm loaf of crusty bread or a basket of buttery rolls. Here are two favorites, no-knead artisan bread and brown and serve rolls that are perfect for entertaining or anytime.
Read MoreMaking my own spa products, starting with making bath salts, began as a lark. A fun experiment. Then came the Eureka moment.
Read MoreAdd to Favorites As an herbalist, I’m always thinking of ways to use the abundance of herbs this time of year. Couple that with a huge tomato harvest and it’s …
Read MoreWild wood violets are one of the harbingers of spring. Here are some tasty ways to enjoy this beautiful bounty of spring.
Read MoreIn the early days of our country, certain herbs were grown and used for the household and for simple medicinal, herbal remedies. There was no drug store around the corner so whether one was rich or poor, every household had what was then known as a garden of simples.
Read MoreSpringtime is sure busy here on our little patch of heaven, and I look forward to the days getting longer and the weather getting warmer!
Read MoreAdd to Favorites I remember well the first time I started growing jalapeño peppers in my vegetable garden. That was years ago, when growing jalapeño peppers was considered a novelty. …
Read MoreGrowing calendula (Calendula officinalis) from seed is an annual garden project in my family. We let the little ones help, and they enjoy monitoring growth as the first seedlings push their way through the soil.
Read MoreThe 2020 Herb of the Year is Rubus which not only includes black raspberries, but red raspberries, blackberries, and dewberries, too. I am going to specifically talk about black raspberries and how to grow, harvest, and store them.
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