When I think barbecue, I think low & slow with plenty of smoke (usually from a hardwood like hickory or mesquite). Depending on where you are in the United States barbecue will mean something different to you. Ribs. Pulled Pork. Chicken. Brisket. Once a year, my husband & I host the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ …
Its National Doughnut Day! Now this is a holiday that I can get behind. I absolutely love doughnuts in all their fried dough glory. I’ll eat them plain, or coated in cinnamon sugar, or glazed, or chocolate glazed … I don’t think I’ve met a doughnut I don’t like. So its settled. We are …
Summer Reading – A Little Something for Everyone When you think about summer reading and your child, the goal should be to read for enjoyment more than anything else. Books can be at grade level, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with reading an “easy” book if your child enjoys it. Encourage your children to read anything …
One of the most perfect roses in my garden. By Memorial Day weekend, most gardeners in our area are harvesting their first spring crops. Strawberries, lettuce, spinach, spring onions, and even peas are starting to come in. Well, they are for some people. My garden isn’t quite there yet. Since contemplating listing the house for …
A weed is anything that grows where you don’t want it to. Years ago, we were trying to have the perfectly manicured suburban lawn. Lush and green without any weeds of any kind. After spending a single season ripping out everything that was undesirable, and trying to get the grass to thrive, we realized …
