Berry Crisp with Oatmeal Cookie Crumbles

It's Friday night. I have a hankering for something sweet. I search the cabinets for some chocolate... nothing. I search the freezer for some ice cream... nothing. I decide to make cookies... no eggs. Oh bother! Why didn't I go grocery shopping today? Tired after a long week, I'm cozy in pajamas and there is no way …

Cabbage Worm Eradication

This, my friends, is a tale of a very hungry caterpillar that goes by the name of Pieris rapae or Cabbage Worm. Unlike the Children's classic by Eric Carl, this garden pest doesn't dine on watermelon and cupcakes but instead your beloved vegetable garden. He also doesn't turn into a beautiful butterfly at the end of the story …

How-to Dry Herbs

There is something about a neatly tied bundle of herbs, hanging up to dry, that transports us to another era. A simpler time where herbs could be found hanging in every cook's quarter and apothecary.A time in which Mr. Darcy invited us to tea and a leisurely stroll around the gardens of Pemberley (if you are unfamiliar with this reference let …

5 Ways to Use Herbs in the Home

I love growing herbs! They are beautiful, fragrant, easy to grow, and have an abundance of uses. Any spare pot or empty planter around my yard is just an excuse for me to plant more. Some of my favorite herbs include lemon thyme, mint, and basil. My love for herbs extends inside my home as well. Herbs …

Cherry Tomato Bruschetta

Hello tomato season! The sun is shining, the bees are busy pollinating, and my tasty tomatoes are changing colors. I got a little overly ambitious with my tomato planting this year and have more tomatoes than I know what to do with. Fortunately, one of my all time favorite recipes calls for this tasty fruit - …

Ben’s Olive Oil Zucchini Bread

Whoever said "toddlers will eat when they are hungry" has never met my 3 year old son Benjamin. He has a drive for life that I admire, moving a million miles a minute to see and do everything before the day is done. Unfortunately, eating is not high on his list for daily activities. I am …

How-to Freeze Berries

We are a blueberry family. By that, I mean we can easily consume several pints of blueberries in a week. As such, blueberries are something I love to grow in my garden. This year I have 6 blueberry plants - three varieties: Jubilee, Jewel, and Legacy. Between the 6 plants, I produce around 30 pints during the growing season. As much …