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Home & Living
Easter is a time of renewal and fresh beginnings, marking the arrival of spring with its promise of new life and growth. This holiday holds a special place in many hearts as it symbolizes hope, resurrection, and a chance to start anew.
So, I’ve been busy canning lately. What? It’s the wrong time of the year! Yeah, yeah, I know late winter is not the time most people think of canning. However, I had things in the freezer taking up unnecessary room that were past their prime. Now they weren’t “bad” just not that great in a thawed state.
Garden & Yard
It’s hard to believe that it’s been five months since I shared Vegetable Garden Design Pt. 1, and during this time, a considerable amount has changed in the garden!
I’m very excited about the garden this year. This is actually the second garden I’m attempting at this house and in this location. I say attempting, as last year’s results were less than stellar! More on that in a bit.
My sister and I love to garden, both flowers and vegetables. It’s a passion and trait we got from our grandmother. Growing up at Grandma and Grandpa’s the summers were filled with working in the half-acre vegetable garden and
Even though it’s still February, living the rural life means taking advantage of any beautiful day that comes along. This big game Sunday afternoon was definitely a Midwest fake spring day. We took advantage of the beautiful weather
Food & Drink
Looking for something sweet and popular at The Masters Tournament? Look no further.
Every summer, back in my service industry days bartending and managing, we would come up with different summer cocktails. We always ended up having one drink that we would call a patio pounder.
My family is Scots, Irish, and English, pretty much in that order. With that being said, there aren’t many days, like St. Patrick’s Day, etc., that we don’t miss celebrating or acknowledging in some way. While we don’t go out to drink green beer and collect cheap plastic green trinkets, we definitely do eat!
Growing up, it seemed as if every few weeks, there was a family get-together, church pitch-in, or a rowdy card night of euchre. One of the predominant dishes Grandma would make was her famous meatballs.
If you have ever been to New Orleans, stopping at Cafe du Monde near Jackson Square is a must. This famous spot is a great way to start the day with a cup of chicory coffee, a few beignets, or more! Beignets are those deliciously fried puff pastries generously
D I Y
Who doesn't appreciate stumbling upon a lovely antique or uncovering a diamond in the rough? Personally, I hold a special fondness for these treasures, likely due to my upbringing surrounded by such timeless pieces.
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