This is something I’ve been meaning to do for the longest time. I took a sewing class from a fabric/crafts store and then proceeded to NOT sew anything for a solid 6 months. But I finally got down to business last weekend and made a [...]
We all learned in the first grade that recycling was good for the planet. Recycle, reduce, reuse….and close the loop! And I do take my plastics, glass, cardboard and junk mail to the recycling center. I wash out glass containers and reuse them. I even have [...]
I managed to save just enough freshly picked blueberries for a batch of Carrot Blueberry Muffins this weekend. Not an easy task might I add (the saving of the blueberries, not the making of the muffins….those were some dang delicious blueberries!) This recipe is a [...]
Add this to my list of favorite things! I have been wanting to pick my own blueberries for quite a while now and finally decided to just pick a place and DO IT. Opting not to drive almost 2 hours to a farm recommended by [...]
After eating at one of the best Mexican joints in Memphis, I was inspired to create my own summertime fish tacos. Fish is a great light entree in the sweltering summer heat. I mean, who really wants steak and potatoes when they’re sitting by the [...]
Summer squash grows like a weed (read: very well) in most people’s gardens. And while I don’t have a garden of my own yet, everyone else I know who does grow veggies in their yard shares their excess with me! So with bags of zucchini [...]
I love documentaries. And good food. And I love that I have like-minded friends with whom I can share them! Last week I was treated to a gourmet meal at Thomas & Jeanette’s house. Sushi-esque appetizers made from zucchini and cucumber, baked tilapia and an [...]
Apparently I have yet to outgrow Highlights magazine. I know what you’re thinking….. “Yeah, I used to read that too!! “Then I turned 5.” The magazine showed up in the mail at my office one day (why? still not sure….) I let nostalgia take over [...]
Last weekend’s canoeing trip on the Buffalo River meant that our friends took us to the Amish farms right down the road. We came home laden with fresh, local honey, cantaloupes, bell peppers, blackberries, green beans, and potatoes (!) Unfortunately, the fruit flies decided to [...]
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