I like to use apples from my apple tree for apple pie, muffins, tarts, spiced apple cake, crisps and smoothies. If I don’t have a lot of time to bake I make an easy apple tart using puff pastry. It’s great with vanilla ice cream, or drizzle it with caramel sauce or just by itself.
Continue readingNothing says Christmas like the gorgeous poinsettia. This year I got this beautiful red and white poinsettia for the front porch because its just spectacular! The flowers are 10 inches wide. So far, it’s thriving in the winter. Did you know that they naturally grow in the forests of Central America and Mexico?
Continue readingJust when winter makes almost everything in the garden stop growing or go dormant, out pops this pretty white narcissus. It is very fragrant. I got this plant from my neighbor who bought it as a potted plant. She had it inside the house and when it started wilting she was going to throw it in the trash! I said,…
Continue readingFound this solar outdoor lights from Amazon for the driveway. What’s also great about them is that they are motion sensitive. They turn brighter when someone walks by them. Good to save energy and improve home security!
Continue readingThis is a delicious guacamole dip for tortilla chips. I like using avocados that are just a little soft ripe. I find that they have more creamy flavor. If they are too ripe they get bitter.
Continue readingFor breakfast I like to change things up and make it more appealing. If you like peanut butter like me, add it to your oatmeal for added protein. Here is one way I make my oatmeal. Hope you like it!
Continue readingI love everything Italian! Frittata is one of the Italian dishes I love to make and it can be done with so many different ingredients.
Continue readingFrom the 99 cents store (this one costs $1.99). This cute mini fan plugs into USB port, PC and MAC compatible! Perfect for desk top.
Continue readingWhen things get hectic, I take a walk . This is my place to go and breathe. Then I feel renewed. You never know what you might find – like these goats! They are here to eat the weeds…
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