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…
My husband’s favorite meals is roast beef. I normally serve a variation on an Emeril Lagasse London Broil recipe but that has become old hat now. I’ve cooked beef so many different ways and he loves them all but it was time for something new this week. For whatever reason, Thursday has become our roast…
I love to feature photos from some of the fans of my Facebook page. Today I’ll be featuring the lovely butterfly and insect photos of a fan named Tamara. Fans of my Facebook page love to submit photos of their gardens and projects for me to consider for this website and The Facebook page –…
My husband loves sausages and pasta, so I combined them with a home made sauce to make this Italian Sausages Recipe. I recently made a batch of home made mushroom pasta sauce and wanted to use it for a great tasting recipe. I love Italian Sausages and peppers recipes. The combination seems just perfect for…
My daughter Jess’ favorite flower is the sunflower. I plant them in my garden each year and love to find new varieties that I have not had before. Growing sunflowers is pretty easy if you keep just a few things in mind. Plant a Sunflower to Brighten your Day I’ve written about sunflowers many times…
This Easy Peanut Butter Fudge has always been one of my favorite holiday sweet treats. At Christmas time, I always make batches of it. You really can’t leave me around a jar of peanut butter. It will be gone before you know it. This fudge recipe is one that my aunt used to make that…
This scarecrow watering can planter uses a Dollar store inexpensive decor item to make a really cute fall planter. Watering cans make great planters and garden decor items. The size is perfect and the opening can be used for a plant or cut flowers. Today, I am putting one to use for decor that is…
This island hopping Pineapple Chicken Curry is full of flavor, easy to make and will become on of your families favorite international recipes. It is both savory and sweet with a delightful blend of interesting flavors. I like to cook curry recipes when the weather turns cooler. The use of spices gives a warm and…
This roasted okra recipe has an exotic blend of spices to give the dish an international flavor. Okra is a southern staple and there are many ways of cooking it. Stewing and pickling is often seen, but roasted okra is another great way. Roasting the okra brings out the natural flavor but results in a…
I love all types of lasagna recipes. But let’s face it…they are not the most diet-friendly recipes ever created with all that cheese and those carbs. This cheesy eggplant lasagna is a lightened-up version of the normal high-fat dish with beef. My garden had a good harvest of eggplants this year and I have enjoyed…
Garden seating areas are a place to site, to hide or to dream. Which of these ideas come to mind when you think about your garden seating areas? A garden sitting area can mean something very different, depending on the person you ask and their perspective. It can be as simple as two chairs on…
This recipe for lemon poppy seed muffins is moist and delicious and has a tang of buttermilk. It is sure to be a delight with your family too. One of my daughter’s favorite muffins is a lemon poppy seed variety. She loves the tanginess of the lemon with the slight crunch of the seeds and…
This recipe for baked salmon combines the sweetness of maple syrup with the tanginess of a whole grain mustard for a lovely flavor. Baking fish gives you a wonderfully moist and delicious texture to the finished dish. One serving of baked salmon has about 200 calories. It’s very low in saturated fat and a wonderful…
This vegan eggplant Parmesan casserole recipe will allow you to have one of your favorite Italian recipes and stay on your meal plan. I have a delicious recipe for baked eggplant Parmesan recipe but it is neither vegan nor vegetarian. My daughter is a vegan, so I adapt many recipes for her dietary needs. She…
These DIY gardening projects make the perfect home decor projects for indoor plants. They are simple to do and add so much appeal to a bare indoor space just crying out for some TLC. The beauty of these projects is that they are fast to do and don’t require a degree in gardening 101. Most…
This page is a collection of easy DIY projects for home and seasonal decorating. Each idea is simple to create, utilizes basic materials, and is designed to enhance your home or garden quickly. These DIY projects feature a mix of home décor, seasonal crafts, and simple creative ideas you can complete without special tools or…
We all know that gardens need bees for pollination but so many other garden insects will find their way into a garden too. Just provide them with flowers and leaves, and they will seem to find us! There is nothing like wandering around in my garden and seeing the wildlife in the form of insects…
Mmmm mmmm – one of my favorite dishes – a stuffed portobello mushroom recipe. It’s a great side dish and a staple of vegetarian diets. Portobello mushrooms have a rich earthy taste that is described as umami. They have a large cap perfect for stuffing. This recipe features another healthy vegetarian staple – kale and…
It’s time for a shed makeover. My garden shed is definitely in need of some decor. I see so many garden sheds that are as sweet as can be. Some are tiny, some are huge and all seem to have character. I have one of the “huge without character” types. My husband and his friend…