Debra
It's Basil Time
It's basil time in the garden. I love basil & tomatoes! They go together naturally like peanut butter & bananas. I like to finely chop the leaves, (chiffonade) & put them into ice cube trays, then slowly add water. When frozen I put the basil cubes in freezer bags. Then just plop a cube or 2 in sauce [...]
Are you thinking about Autumn decorating?
It's almost that time. Summer is winding down and Autumn will come knocking on our doors.
I love decorating for Fall with pumpkins and gourds in all colors, but especially the white ones that have become so popular. A simple arrangement for the table can be made with moss, pumpkins and gourds that will last until [...]
Spice it up with Turmeric and Curry
Curry and turmeric, do you use these spices?
I don't usually but, I'm trying to eat more of these and also trying to develop a palate for hot foods because of their health benefits. My husband loves hot and spicy food and puts crushed red pepper on anything he can. I admit that it sometimes irritates [...]
Coloring Easter Eggs Naturally
Have you ever dyed Easter eggs with natural dyes from Mother Nature? The colors that emerge might surprise you. Coffee grounds will produce a light chocolate color and tea bags a reddish brown. With coffee & tea bags, you put 4 Tbs. of coffee grounds or about 12 tea bags, 1 Tbs. white vinegar & [...]
Collections, Blue and White
Collecting is a fun hobby. One thing I'm hooked on is finding pieces of blue and white transferware.
The china cabinet is full of pieces collected from yard sales, flea markets and thrift shops. While I don't profess to be an expert on antiques and don't own any pieces of rare flow blue, like this platter, I keep [...]
Snow and Oats, Irish Oatmeal
I do love snow when I'm home, but not when I'm driving………… The perfect breakfast for a snowy day…..porridge! Steel cut Irish oatmeal from county Kildare, Ireland. The label says, traditionally served with fresh buttermilk, Irish porridge is also good with milk or cream & brown sugar or honey or with butter.
It's different from [...]
Make a Wire Cloche
The French developed the glass cloche, or bell jar, of solid glass shaped like a dome. It's purpose was to protect garden plants from cold and frost. So, what's the purpose of a wire cloche?
Why, whatever you want it to be !
For this project you'll need:
chicken wire 12" in height
goggles
gloves
wire snippers
needle nose pliers
I found [...]
Collecting: Guardian Cookware
When my mother in law cooks her delicious meals she uses her old fashioned Guardian cookware. It sparks memories of childhood and the dinners we had with my aunt who owned a complete set. At that time it meant nothing to me, but now I get absolutely giddy if I spot a piece in a thrift shop or yard sale. [...]
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