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 […]
Short on time and want to whip up a simple treat everyone will love? Banana pudding cups are always a sure-fire hit. The steps are effortless, but the end result will have your family or guests thinking you the day prepping. There one super simple secret to making instant banana pudding taste like homemade and […]
Spring cleaning can be one of the most time consuming and overwhelming seasonal tasks. In fact, many people simply end up skipping it. Yet that means also missing out on the rewards of a thoroughly clean home. Much like New Year’s Resolutions, spring cleaning helps you get a clean slate. Here are five strategies to […]
This may be “April Fools,” month but there’s no trickery in the details of the important areas to focus on this month. April is a great month to: – find deals on socks, hosiery, women’s shoes, and garden tools. – snag clearances on dresses, suits, office furniture, and of course, after-Easter candy and goodies. – […]
Photo (c) Philip Jourdan Last week, you may have caught our review of the amazing cookbook 150 Best Desserts In a Jar and this week, I’m super pleased to be able to offer you a recipe excerpt from the book for one of the recipes I found to be simply irresistable: Burnt Orange Crème Brûlée. Hope […]
I happen to be a huge fan of all things seafood and love tuna as a healthy lunch option, but let’s face it, a simple pouch of tuna for lunch can get a little boring. So when Starkist jazzed up their Flavor Fresh Pouch line with Tuna Creations and Lunch-To-Go options in addition to their […]
As a farm owner who strives to incorporate as many sustainable living practices as practical, we’ve opted to raise chickens for fresh, organic eggs. However, particularly in the the spring time when the Easter bunny is expected along with a houseful of guests, we find a need to supplement our egg supply…. and Eggland’s […]
HelloFresh Roasted Pork Chops, Fennel and Pear Salad, and Green Beans Amandine Ever struggle to figure out what to put on the supper table and resort to whipping up a frozen or dinner or fast-food option? Yep, me too… but we all know, that’s a less-than-ideal choice for keeping our personal and family health at […]
Old Fashioned Bread Pudding With Crunchy Pecans It’s not really surprising I guess that I love mason jars. After all, I live smack dab in the middle of the Appalachias, it’s tradition here to use mason jars for nearly everything… but outside of canning, I hadn’t really thought about cooking in them. Boy was I […]
