I grew up gardening, and for as long as I can remember. I have known that some plants, like marigolds, are great companions for others. In fact, as a young child, I formed my own opinons about my favorites in my grandma’s garden. I loved her sweet strawberries. She always baked strips of pie crust…
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Spinach in My Garden – Planting in February in Zone 8a
“Spinach is thought to have originated about 2000 years ago in ancient Persia from which it was introduced to India and later to ancient China via Nepal in 647 CE as the “Persian vegetable”.[8] In 827 CE, the Arabs introduced spinach to Sicily.[9] The first written evidence of spinach in the Mediterranean was recorded in three 10th-century works: a medical work by al-Rāzī (known as Rhazes in the West) and in two agricultural…
Let’s Talk Twinings Tea – A Drink to Your Health – The Most Healthful Teas
The Jury Is In! Green Tea is the Most Healthful. Filled with Antioxidants, I have begun steeping a bag of Green Tea along with every hot drink I prepare–I even slip a bag of green tea into my morning cup of coffee. But since I am trying to restrict my caffeine intake, I have opted…
Chai Latte Tea – Great Treat – Low Calorie – Great Mixer – Keurig Pods – How to Brew with No Electricity
During the Ice Storm, it occurred to me that since the creamer and the sweetener are already mixed in the pods, Chai Latte would be an excellent tea to help endure an electrical blackout. i created a stove with Crisco candles for burners, and that is how I heated the water without electricity: Since there…
How to Make Margaritas
I’ve said this before, but I am preparing to host a Cinco de Mayo party for some of my friends. As soon as I announced my plans, everyone wanted to know if we were having margaritas, and before I knew exactly how, I answered: “Yes!!!!” To my delight, one of my friends owns an event…
Recipe Knorr Spinach Dip
Image Credit: Knorr Image Credit: Knorr Ingredients 1 box (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, cooked, cooled and squeezed dry 1 container (16 oz.) sour cream 1 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise 1 package Knorr® Vegetable Recipe Mix 1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained and chopped (optional) 3 green onions, chopped (optional) Instructions…
Recipe Apple Pie from Vintage Betty Crocker Cookbook
When I was a child, I loved to bake, and I cherish the memory of the Christmas I got two cookbooks to start my own collection of cookbooks. I was 12 at that time, and that year would have been about 1962. It seems that the cover of that old book was red and white…
Recipe Chocolate Cream Cheese Marble Bars – A Dessert You Can Bake Ahead and Freeze
Marble Cheesecake Brownies Recipe by Wilton Ingredients Cheesecake Batter 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Brownie Batter 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2…
Recipe Lemon Bars – A Dessert You Can Bake Ahead and Freeze
Lemon Bars I am planning a Cinco de Mayo Party, and in Mississippi, May 5 may be a bit warm. I’ll serve enchiladas and all other things Mexican — along with liberal splashes of frozen Margaritas. For a soft landing, I’ll serve French-pressed coffee, and I decided that Lemon Bars would be an excellent dessert. …