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The Many Uses for Marigolds - Garden to Kitchen to Crafting and more

Marigolds (calendula) are much more than just an inexpensive pretty splash of color in your garden or patio containers. Marigolds have a wonderful variety of uses- from cooking to beauty. Making them a truly useful plant to have on hand. Here I will go through an array of marigold uses, so your petals will never go to waste whether fresh or dried. French Marigolds from my garden. Uses for Marigolds Using Marigolds in the Garden-They attract beneficial bugs such as bees, butterflies and Continue Reading

Chocolate Angel Pie Recipe (dairy-free, gluten-free)

Chocolate Angel Pie is a cloud-like pie with a meringue crust. This like most angel pie recipes is gluten free. My version of this pie is also dairy free. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine. Chocolate Angel Pie Making this Chocolate Angel Pie recipe dairy-free was a breeze, with the help of Silk Coconut Milk. Now that is not to say I didn't have my struggles, but they were related to the face that Angel Pie uses meringue as Continue Reading

Lime Sorbet Recipe

Easy Lime Sorbet recipe. Lime Sorbet is such a refreshing treat on a hot summer's day. It is also nice that it is both gluten & dairy free, so those with allergies can still enjoy. This easy lime sorbet recipe will soon have your family enjoying this tangy treat for themselves. Lime Sorbet Lime Sorbet recipe 2 cup Sugar2 cup Water1 cup Lime Juice1 tsp Xanthan GumZest of 1 Lime Bring sugar and water to a boil along with lime zest.Remove from heat and allow to Continue Reading

Applebee's Clubhouse Grille Sandwich Recipe Copycat

You'll flip over how amazing this copycat Applebee's clubhouse grille sandwich tastes. You can make the recipe at home and it tastes just like the real thing! Ham, turkey, bacon, cheddar cheese, fresh lettuce, couple slices tomato on 2 slices texas toast with both mayo and BBQ sauce.... what's not to love! How to Make a copycat Applebee's Clubhouse Grille Sandwich I don't know about you, but I enjoy an afternoon out at Applebee's. The thing is, the nearest location is about 20 minutes Continue Reading

The Hello Kitty Birthday Cake

This Hello Kitty Birthday Cake post brought to you by Bakery Crafts. All opinions are 100% mine. Lil' Foodie (my daughter) isn't really into that many characters, but she does love Hello Kitty stuff. It must be something about the cuteness of the character that appeals to her. So a Hello Kitty Birthday Cake seemed a no-brainer as the feature of her small belated birthday celebration. You see, on her actual birthday Lil' Foodie was quite ill. She had fought off a fever by that point, but Continue Reading

What To Compost and What Not to Compost

What to Compost If you are new to the world of composting and don't know what is OK and what is not to add to your compost- I have a comprehensive reference list here for you. The biggest thing to remember is that if its natural its generally OK, within some guidelines, as these items will all eventually break down. If you are composting to use in your food garden or containers remember that whatever you put in there will end up as part of your food- so avoid any chemicals or chemically treated Continue Reading