Southern Comfort: Grilled Ham & Corn with Rice

grilled ham and corn with rice recipe

Food touches us in many ways that reach far beyond tangible. For most of us, foods remind us of something, upholds traditions,  or sets the stage for a certain event. For example, a road trip to me says get some sunflower seeds or maybe beef jerky. I can’t explain why because I don’t eat these […]

Monday Series: Urban Homesteading

homesteading basics

Today we begin our month-long Monday Series for August. The topic for this month is Urban Homesteading. I struggled with what to call it, because embracing the concepts of homesteading can be done in nearly any setting. You don’t have to live on a farm to raise hens for eggs, but if you do… even […]

Patio Gardening: Container Herbs & Tomato

container herb garden diy

I have had several requests for some type of gardening post. I had a couple for herb gardens and a mention or two about container gardens. I have decided to give you a taste of both today. Not only will this project produce amazing ingredients for your meals, but it will also make a lovely […]

Easter Week: Mixed Basket

easter facts and fun

I am sorry to say there is no project today… just information. There was so much to share this week that I couldn’t fit it all. I decided instead to give you a mixed basket of stuff to consider. I love Veruca Salt from the original Willie Wonka movie. I cannot think of Easter without […]

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