Once I figured out how simple biscotti really was to make, I’ve been making the heck out of it. Tweak an ingredient here or there and you’ve opened up an endless world of biscotti recipe options. I saw this simple chocolate almond biscotti recipe and decided to give it a whirl. Delish. It turned out Read More >>
Christmas Gift Idea for Neighbors and Teachers
Every year, in my old neighborhood my neighbors would pass out small Christmas gifts. Sometimes, it was plate of cookies, other times a home canned something–it’s always a little token from their house to ours, and I love getting them. I came home one afternoon to find a roll of Christmas wrap and Read More >>
Give the Gift of Seeds: The Gift That Keeps on {Growing}
So I’m all about gifting things that are unique, homemade or super long-lasting. These fun gifts I’m talking about in my latest eHow article, Give the Gift of Gardening This Winter, cover all three. What if I told you now is the perfect time to get a jump start on your holiday gifts? Because seriously, Read More >>
Anyone Else Addicted to Landscape Fabric?
Okay so it’s no big secret around here how much I LOVE landscape fabric. Some people are obsessed with shoes. Others can’t be without their cell phones, or a severe case of separation anxiety occurs. Me? I’d go into a state of mourning if landscape fabric ceased to exist. Read more all about it HERE in my latest article Read More >>
“Jamming” in the Summer Can Reduce Holiday Spending
You’ve heard that saying, Christmas in July, right? Well we’re talking Christmas presents in June over on my latest eHow article, How Your Summer Jam Session Can Cut Your Holiday Spending. Although canning jam is pretty straight forward, canning was not something I grew up around so to say I was intimidated by the whole Read More >>