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Preparing Pots for Planting

As we get ready to embark on spring container gardening projects, it is always good to take a few extra minutes evaluating and preparing pots we already have on hand prior to planting. Evaluating Planters Do you have the right size planters ? Having the correct size planter pots can make a big difference in the long term health of your plants and their ability to produce fruit or blooms. Are old flower pots still in good condition? Check for cracks and small fissures, as well as Continue Reading

Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream (No Churn) Recipe

Blueberry Cheesecake ice cream is an easy to make decadent frosty dessert that is perfect for warm weather celebrations. Get all the flavor of a churned ice cream in this easy no churn ice cream freezer recipe. Kids love helping with making this delicious blueberry cheesecake ice cream, and of course eating it! The perfect ice cream flavor for summer. You don't need an ice cream machine to make it either. Who doesn't love a nice scoop of decadent ice cream? When you team it with the Continue Reading

Monster Cookies Recipe

Have your little monsters been good. Make them some Monster Cookies! They are not hard to make & even though they are sweet, they have real peanut butter and lots of oats in them. :) Mixing the batter. Stirring in the chocolate and M&Ms They will go crazy for these colorful and delicious cookies.... especially, when you tell them they are MONSTER COOKIES! Want to make more fun and easy cookies? Try my Peppermint Brownie Cookies or Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Continue Reading

Planting an Herbal Tea Garden

An herbal tea garden is a great way to grow the herbs and plants, to create your own custom tea mixes. Having fresh straight from your garden herbs for brewing tea is not only convenient, but it also ensures that you are using herbs that are free of pesticides and herbicides. Whatever reason you have for growing herbs to use in teas-- health or simply because you enjoy the taste of tea-- being able to create the exact combination you want for a cup of tea is such a pleasure. affiliate links Continue Reading

Chicken & Eggplant Tikka Masala Recipe

This Chicken & Eggplant Tikka Masala is a healthy dinner with lots of flavor! I love Indian food, so when I was challenged to pair a dish with Gallo's Hearty Burgundy, I figured I would give the two a date together. I found a recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala in the new Cooking Light Global Kitchen Cookbook, and had most of what was needed on hand. Since I had a rather small package of chicken thighs, I added eggplant to the dish. I also went with less garlic, boosting the quantity of Continue Reading

Meringue Birds & Nests : A Tutorial Recipe

I have a special treat for you today. A recipe and tutorial on making these adorable Meringue Birds & Nests. I'd love to take credit for these adorable little birds, but this is a contributor creation (though I plan to make my own version with the guidance she has provided for us). The little meringue birds are delicately tinted a pale yellow and are lemon flavored. They sit upon cocoa meringue nests. To add color & variety, and perhaps because they are easy to churn out, the Continue Reading