Don’t be Tempted to Eat this Fungi On my morning walk yesterday, I noticed big clumps on a neighbor’s tree. Closer inspection of it showed me what looked very much like a white brain growing on the side of his tree. It might be some version of a Lion’s mane mushroom, which is quite a…
It’s time for my hydrangea wreath make over. The blooms have changed colors and they are perfect for a fall look. A couple of weeks ago, I did a tutorial on how to make a wreath from Hydrangea blossoms. When I made the wreath, it had color (sort of a green a burgundy color) with…
This recipe for roasted root vegetables is easy and delicious. They are very easy to prepare and make a great side dish for any protein choice. Printable Recipe – Roasted Root Vegetables with Rosemary and Garlic. I love roasting most of our vegetables. The slow cooking process reduces the vegetables natural flavors. I made a…
The sauce for this steak marsala with mushrooms is top notch. It is rich and savory and super easy to make. Printable Recipe – Steak Marsala with Mushrooms. This recipe is one of my favorite ways to enjoy steak. The beef is first perfectly cooked and then topped with a delicious Marsala wine sauce with…
There are so many things to be thankful of and to think about this time of the year. The harvest are plentiful and the fall season is full of holidays to spend with loved ones. These inspirational fall sayings are a great way to share the blessings of fall with loved ones. Motivational Fall Savings…
We seem to be in Indian summer here in NC. It turned chilly for a while and now we are back in the 80s. So, it’s time to grill again. Today’s grilling recipe is Italian London Broil Steak. We grill at our house every week, no matter the weather. My husband is the grill master…
This recipe for tomato and mozzarella salad with basil will take just a few minutes to prepare but will delight your guests. Printable Recipe: Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Basil Assemble your ingredients: Fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, olive oil, basil, kosher salt and black pepper. Slice the tomatoes and the cheese. Alternate the tomato…
I belong to a Facebook Gardening Group called the Garden Charmers. One of our favorite ways to help promote each other is to feature our blogs in various round ups. The topic of this roundup is Fall planting ideas. I asked the ladies in the group to show me what they do in the fall…
A few months ago, I did a tutorial on a staggered planter with house numbers on the bottom pot for great door curb appeal. This is what the planter looked like in early spring. Since it is autumn now, and the planter is looking a bit sad, I wanted to change plants out for an…
This recipe for hickory smoke grilled pork chops has a great rub that tastes delicious and so easy to do. If you are looking for a delicious new grill flavor, look no further. Keep reading to find out how to make this tasty recipe. Printable Recipe – Hickory Smoke Grilled Pork Chops My husband is…
Making hydrangea wreaths is a very easy project and costs so much less than a store bought wreath. Mine cost $6.99 and about an hour of my time, and I’ll be able to use the straw ring for another project later. Last year I showed you how to make hydrangea wreaths in this article. The…
Tutorial – How to Make a Floral Bow My experience has taught me that anything purchased in a florist shop is expensive and floral bows are no exception. Why pay retail prices when they are so easy to make? I use floral bows for hand made wreaths, garlands and also on all of my special…
This Mexican casserole with onions, peppers, chili peppers and corn did the trick. It has just the right amount of heat, is easy to do and is ready takes about the same amount of time to prepare. Just pop it in the oven and relax while it is cooking. Printable recipe – Mexican Casserole with…
Have you looked at the ingredients in a package of store bought taco seasoning mix? Ugh…all those chemicals! Why not make your own with a similar mix of spices and none of the bad stuff? Printable Recipe – DIY Taco Seasoning This recipe is so easy. Just measure out the spices, combine them in a…
This Hawaiian chicken pineapple pizza recipe is for chicken lovers. It has a Hawaiian theme with the grilled chicken breast pieces, fresh pineapple and mixed peppers. Why go out for pizza or have it delivered when you can make our own homemade pizza that will have a ton of flavor and cost a lot less…
It’s pizza night! Don’t reach for a bottle of pizza sauce. It’s super easy to make your own homemade pizza sauce. I grew tired of most take-away pizzas years ago, and I finally discovered I just don’t care for the taste of commercial pizza sauce. I experimented a bit and came up with this homemade…
I love crab cakes, especially those with big chunks of crab meat in them. This recipe for chunky crab cakes is just delicious. Crab is a delicate seafood that reminds me of summers growing up in Maine. It can be used in recipes as simple as a crab and mayo roll, or as a phyllo…
Baked salmon with maple glaze is a great way to make delicious salmon! I love this fish recipe and we eat salmon weekly so I am always looking for new ways to cook it. The dish gets a flavor boost from oregano, garlic, white wine, balsamic vinegar and maple syrup. Salmon is rich in omega-3…
Many people decorate their doors with Christmas wreaths for the festive season but Autumn leaves and other materials also lend themselves to DIY autumn wreath projects. There are colorful leaves, branches and twigs and acorns and pine cones all over the yard just asking to be dressed up. Add these to some ribbon, a wreath…
This Dutch apple streusel pie has a crunchy oat topping and raisins for extra sweetness. It is the ultimate comfort food recipe. There is nothing quite like the warm aroma of juicy apples and spicy cinnamon and nutmeg with a crunchy streusel topping. Apples are plentiful right now, so grab a bunch of them and…
These no bake peanut butter cookies are full of flavor and have a nice texture, too. They make the perfect afternoon snack. I love making no bake desserts. They are fast and easy to do and you never have to worry about over cooking or have them not set. The next time your kids are…
This recipe for Halloween Rice Krispie bars takes the traditional sweet treat recipe and dresses it up for Halloween. Halloween is such a fun time of the year. We love to decorate our homes and try new and fun recipes. Orange and black are everywhere – why not in a Rice Krispie treat? Halloween Rice Krispie…
Do you like a bit of heat in your recipes? This Thai peanut chicken is for you. It is easy to make and has just the right amount of heat but is not too spicy. This recipe is a great one for those who like chicken dishes with a kick. It has a distinct Thai…
This recipe for Thai Vegetable Rice makes a great dish for oriental inspired main courses. It has a nice mix of veggies and the chopped peanuts over the top give it the distinct Thai flavor. The recipe is fast and easy to do. You can use either leftover white rice or brown rice if you…
Time for my favorite comfort food recipe – spaghetti and meatballs with a homemade pasta sauce. My homemade marinara sauce is one of my most popular recipes. I am always looking for recipes into which I can incorporate it. This time I decided to make homemade meatballs and used the mushroom marinara variation. Who doesn’t…
Creative succulent planters can be made out of many household items. Instead of a normal terra cotta pot, let’s think outside the box! Succulents are such neat little plants. They can withstand a great deal of neglect and still keep on growing. They have great flowers (if you have the right conditions and are lucky…