Southern Comfort: Grilled Ham & Corn with Rice

Food touches us in many ways that reach far beyond tangible. For most of us, foods remind us of something, upholds traditions, or sets the stage for a certain event. For example, a road trip to me says get some sunflower seeds or maybe beef jerky. I can’t explain why because I don’t eat these […]
Monday Series: Urban Homesteading

Today we begin our month-long Monday Series for August. The topic for this month is Urban Homesteading. I struggled with what to call it, because embracing the concepts of homesteading can be done in nearly any setting. You don’t have to live on a farm to raise hens for eggs, but if you do… even […]
Patio Gardening: Container Herbs & Tomato

I have had several requests for some type of gardening post. I had a couple for herb gardens and a mention or two about container gardens. I have decided to give you a taste of both today. Not only will this project produce amazing ingredients for your meals, but it will also make a lovely […]
Easter Week: Mixed Basket

I am sorry to say there is no project today… just information. There was so much to share this week that I couldn’t fit it all. I decided instead to give you a mixed basket of stuff to consider. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRTkCHE1sS4&t=16s I love Veruca Salt from the original Willie Wonka movie. I cannot think of Easter […]