One of the best parts about New Year's Day is that anything is possible. The year is a clean slate, and you can make the most of each and every day, every moment. This reminds me of the garden. In the garden, you start each season with a clean slate, just dirt waiting to show you the possibilities. So, for my first post of 2016, I would like to share my goals for in the garden. The Past 2 Years in the Garden Over the last 2 years, we have built 9 raised garden beds, one of which holds our ...
Veggie Pizza Squares
Many years ago, I attended a New Year’s Day party and was told I had to try the veggie pizza squares. Buttery crust, creamy garlicky cheese, and lots of fresh raw veggies. It was love at first bite! Since then, this Veggie Pizza Square recipe has become my go-to appetizer for parties, and everyone loves it. It tastes and looks like you spent a lot of time making this, but the truth is that it all comes together in less than a half hour! VEGGIE PIZZA SQUARES 2 packs crescent roll dough 8oz ...
Stock Your Pantry with Home Canned Pineapple
Once upon a time, I found great satisfaction in stocking my pantry with groceries because it meant that I was able to provide for my family. Now, I find even greater satisfaction by stocking my pantry with rows of beautiful Ball jars, filled with home canned yumminess, like this home canned pineapple that I made this afternoon. Canning is a terrific way to preserve fresh produce that you grow yourself, or that you find at a great price when it is in season. This week, our local ...
5 Books to Help You Get Ready for the New Year
The new year is almost here! Can you believe how fast time flies? 2015 was very hard for my family, and I want to get ready for the new year by writing out my goals and getting my ideas in order. The goal is not to be perfect, just better than the day before. I have several books, from four specific authors, that I am referring to as I get ready for the new year. While I really enjoy all of the books from these authors (as you can see from the photo above), these 5 are my go to for ...