A Chicken In Every Pot
Yesterday I put a whole chicken in my stockpot, filled it with water, 3 chicken bouillon cubes, 4 peeled cloves of garlic, some celery with leaves, a sliced scallion and salt and pepper. I turned on the...
The Story Of The Poinsettia
Joel Roberts Poinsett was an Ambassador to Mexico. President John Quincy Adams appointed him in the 1800’s. During his time in Mexico he enjoyed visiting the countryside for plants. He came across the red flowered plant that...
Eggplants!
Did you know that botanically, eggplant is actually a fruit, or a berry to be more precise? In the culinary world, it’s a vegetable, as it’s used in main dishes and not eaten for sweetness. It is...
Let’s Luau!
Well, it looks like I won’t be going to Hawaii this summer, but that doesn’t mean I can’t throw a luau-themed party right in my own backyard. I have been doing some research via the internet and...
Quilting is not just for Grandmothers
You may think of quilting as a lost art -- something your great grandmother did that nobody knows how to do anymore. In fact, quilting is alive and well right here in Ellis County, and quilters,...
Comfort Food
Wikipedia defines comfort food as “food that provides a nostalgic or sentimental value to someone, and may be characterized by its high caloric nature, high carbohydrate level, or simple procedure.” It can also be specific to an...
Turtle In The Garden
This may be hard for you to believe, unless you experienced it yourself. Shelley came to live with me as a very small Red Slider Turtle. Her first adventure was in a fish tank, and very little...
It’s Beginning To Smell A Lot Like Christmas!
During the holiday season we are on sensory overload with twinkling lights, jingle bells, Christmas carols, yummy cookies, sweets and the smells of Christmas. I read an article one time that said you most accurately remember a...
A Crafty Education
With the school year is nearing, your kids have probably said “I’m bored” a million times already and with the heat, it’s hard to find something to do to keep them busy. There are many arts &...
A Moveable Feast
After our long hot summer, I know we all were ready for fall with the cooler temperatures and all the activities that come with it. There’s a crispness in the air that is so energizing! I just...
MOST POPULAR
Vets & Pets
This page lists animal shelters, pet groomers, veterinarians, kennels, pet boarding and other...
