Earth Day Inspiration and Memories of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival #EarthDay
Our earth certainly has a magical palette and the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival captures the splendor brilliantly each year. A couple years ago, I had the pleasure of catching the blooms and certainly plan to make a point to schedule a future trip to Disney World to coincide with this spectacular event. This year […]
Go a Little Nuts With Exciting New Pistachio Flavors
As I made my way to the register, a sea of blues, greens, pinks and polka dots surrounded me. Bows and straps and flouncey-skirted lycra all lined up, awaiting their moment in the sun. Suddenly it became painfully clear that swimsuit season was here and just as suddenly the calorie-laden chips in my shopping cart […]
Wholly Roasted Tomato Bloody Mary with Shrimp
Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting the HUNGRY Channel kitchen to explore some terrific gluten free dishes with chef Alex Thomopoulos, along with the folks from the HUNGRY Channel and Wholly Guacamole. Alex learned early in her career as a chef that she had Celiac Disease. Naturally, this turned her cooking world topsy-turvy, but […]
Double Chocolate Bourbon and Sorghum Brownies
With the Kentucky Derby season kicking off this weekend, I’d be remiss if I didn’t come up with something full of bluegrass goodness to share. Kentucky is well known for its bourbon, but sweet sorghum has taken a bit of a back seat. I think this is a shame as the two are such a […]
Under The Sea Exploration ~ Planet Ocean Family Movie Night #saveourplanetocean #earthday
Deep Blue Sea Snack There are plenty of fish in the ocean, but did you know that half of the air that we breathe comes from this “blue lung” of the planet? Our symbiotic relationship with the ocean doesn’t stop there, in fact it starts with the ocean and the microorganisms called “stromatolites” from which […]
Growing and Drying Fresh Herbs
Herbs are a great way to flavor almost any food dish, but buying them at the store can be expensive. A more cost effective option that adds money to your pocket and flavor to your meals is to grow and dry your own herbs. It can also be tons of fun, especially if you have […]
Salmon Steaks with Hoisin Glaze
Nothing makes me happier in my Rural Mom kitchen than to have fresh, wholesome ingredients on hand to whip up a gourmet delight. HelloFresh is company that apparently wishes to cater to our joy in the kitchen, because providing superior, sustainable foods with easy-to-follow gourmet recipes is exactly what they do! (You can check out my full review […]
Kitchen Spring Cleaning Tips and a Checklist
Kitchen spring cleaning can be an overwhelming job. Basics like cleaning the oven are pretty simple. However, when you add washing out the cabinets and vacuuming behind the refrigerator it can be an all day job. This handy checklist will help you get started. The tips will help you take care of the job in […]
Rural Mom’s Garlic Herb Sweet Potato Recipe
There’s very little prep or cooking savvy needed to prepare these highly-addictive and delicious grilled garlic herb sweet potatoes. I’ve been making them for years and they are always a hit at barbecue time, even with the kids or adults who normally wouldn’t opt to eat sweet potatoes. Trust me, there’s a huge difference […]
April Goal: Adopt 10 New Habits for a Clean House
Once you’ve gone through all the effort to spring clean don’t you wish your home would stay that clean? It can. With a few new habits you can keep your home sparkling clean. 10 new habits for a clean house 1. Pick up after yourself. Much of the mess in your home is likely self inflicted. Do you […]
Easy Craft for Kids – Getting Started with Soapmaking DIY
Soap making is a super fun and useful hobby. But making lye soap can be rather dangerous, so it’s not exactly suitable for children. However, that doesn’t mean that youngsters can’t get in on the soap making fun. There are other ways to make soap that are simpler and less hazardous. Here’s a recipe for […]
Enhance Your Green Thumb With Bonsai 101
While most people associate bonsai with Japan, it probably originated in China. The word “bonsai” is a combination of the Chinese word for pot, “bon,” and “sai,” which means to plant. During the 8th century A.D., Chinese culture greatly influenced Japan, and this is probably when the Japanese adopted the art. Bonsai are meant to […]