I’ve had requests to share my ideas for container gardens for Moms on Mother’s Day. Yes, some of this information has been shared before with you, but worth sharing again with a few newbies. If a relaxing, fragrant bath would please mom, a spa garden including calming lavender and lemon verbena is just the ticket. Is mom an herbal tea aficionado? She’ll appreciate a planter … Continue reading Container Herb Gardens Curated for Mom
As we get ready for Easter week, the last week in Lent, I chatted with Matt Swaim this morning and the subject was hot cross buns, which we make every Lent for Good Friday. I’ve shared recipes in the past for this special treat. Here’s the latest – this time I added a bit of baking powder for extra “oomph”. Here’s some fun facts: Matthew … Continue reading Hot Cross Buns!
Today, Matt Swaim and I chatted about fish on the Sonrise Morning Show, Sacred Heart Radio. Here’s where it’s listed in the Bible: Matthew 15:34-36: The story of the loaves and fishes, when Jesus took seven loaves of bread and a fee small fish and miraculously fed 4,000 men, plus women and children, with leftovers. When you consider the geography, the Sea of Gallilee, the … Continue reading Baja Fish Tacos
Along with lots of other interesting folks, exhibits and fun things for sale, I’ll be presenting on “simple” herbs for suburban gardens!While the exhibition is on view in the main gallery, the rest of the Barn will host speaker, workshops, and a Garden Market. Registration for the following speakers is still open.A host of speakers will share how any gardener can take simple steps, … Continue reading Stop & See Me at Bee Creative!
Each year Valentine’s Day seems to come more quickly than the last. This year is no exception! You know how I love to share my newest favorite recipes for special occasions, so I’m excited about sharing some “gifts from the heart” with you. That means special homemade edibles, and it all starts with a salted caramel sauce flavored with bourbon whiskey. Truth be told, I’m … Continue reading Warm Salted Whiskey Caramel Sauce for Valentine’s Day
Smothered pork chops with creamy, caramelized onion gravy. Doesn’t that sound like the perfect dinner for your Valentine? Whether you celebrate on Valentine’s Day or wait until the weekend, this recipe for juicy pork chops smothered in an old fashioned thick gravy is not only easy to make, but quick enough for a late dinner. The key here is to get nice, thick, bone in chops … Continue reading Pork Chops Smothered in Onion Gravy
As I write this column from my little patch of heaven, snow is melting and the girls/chickens are beginning to lay eggs again. Valentine’s Day is on the winter horizon. This year, I’m skipping chocolate treats and instead, baking batches of a beloved, buttery, sugar cookie flavored with both vanilla and almond extract. I first tasted these light golden cookies when Jane Cervantes, a West … Continue reading Simply Sensational Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies
I knew my weekly column for the Cinti Enquirer got picked up sometimes by other media outlets. I happened to come upon a list from Muckrack and wanted to share it with you, since it’s because of you and your requests, tips and advice that my column still exists. Yes, I’ve been “at it” since my sons were little kids and that’s a long while … Continue reading Whoda’ Thought?
I haven’t forgotten that my “cousin”, Karen O, needed a sausage recipe. Here’s a good one from my file – from a reader who adapted it only slightly from an online recipe. It’s pretty yummy! Sausage Patties Can be divided in half Ingredients 2 lbs ground pork – not “lean” 1 teaspoon dried sage 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic … Continue reading Homemade Sausage Patties
Oh my this is a good one for a holiday gathering. Everything you love about loaded twice baked potatoes but in a casserole for easy serving. Thank you for reading this column, as always, and as I tell you every year, a blessed new year ahead is what I pray for you and yours to have. Loaded stuffed mashed potato casserole Ingredients 4 pounds russet … Continue reading Loaded Stuffed Baked Potato Casserole
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