Recipes
Strawberry Vinegar – Don’t Throw Away Your Strawberry Tops!
It's strawberry season in Florida so right now my grocery store is full of organic strawberries! My strawberry beds haven't even bloomed yet! In fact, after our few days in January of sub-zero weather, many of my plants did not survive. Next time you buy some organic...
Fire Cider for Immune Support!
Have you ever heard of Fire Cider? It's a traditional folk remedy that has been used for centuries to support the immune system and promote overall wellness. This herbal tonic is made by infusing apple cider vinegar with a variety of herbs and spices, including...
OREGANO! What a Powerhouse of an Herb!
Do you grow Oregano? Do you use it? Love it? Is it food or medicine for you? Hopefully, after you read this post, you'll realize you need Oregano in your life! Oregano is a woody perennial plant which grows up to 35 inches tall. The upper part is branched, The plant...
Winter Weather is Hot Herbal Tea Weather!
Winter weather always means lots of warm herbal tea for me! Our weather has been really odd this year. Spring like, warm and sunny and up in the 70's one day and then a sheer drop to sub-zero temps! I watched the thermometer drop over 30 degrees in an hour one...
North vs. South – The Cornbread Wars
I've been making a lot of cornbread this last week - prepping for Thanksgiving and my amazing cornbread stuffing! Did you know that cornbread is made differently in the North than it is in the South? I'm a Southern woman. Daddy was in the USMC and we were stationed...
It’s Strawberry Season!
My strawberry beds are loaded with strawberries! Some of my grandkids and I enjoyed a hearty snack walking through the garden this morning. I taught them to pull the leaves back and find treasure! And I have a brand new recipe, from a sweet family member, that has...
Like Strawberry Jam? Try my Hot Strawberry Jam!
My Grandma taught me to can when I was a little girl. She started with jams and jellies. She lived in Indiana in a home without air conditioning - it was built in the 1930's...no one had air conditioning. She did her canning in the basement because it was cooler. ...
Make This if Your Garden is Winding Down!
The weather has turned a bit here in Tennessee. The Summer Garden is winding down and it's time to start pulling spent plants and plants we just don't want anymore (can anyone say zucchini?) and begin planting for a fall garden. Think, greens, brassicas, lettuce. We...
Lavender Lemonade (by request!)
Feeling a little stressed? Kids making crazy? Or making you crazy? Missing summer already? Try a tall cool glass of Lavender Lemonade...both for you and the kids! This has been a favorite recipe of ours for many years. I love it in the summertime but it is nice...
A Letter To My Oldest Son…and His Beautiful Bride!
This one's for you honey! My oldest son is somewhat of a coffee aficionado. Oh..he's many other things...a caring and loving son....a wonderful husband and an amazing dad....let me say that again...he is an amazing dad! However, he LOVES his coffee and he knows how...