I love planting my herb garden every year. I use all my fresh herbs when cooking. Stepping onto my front porch and snipping fresh herbs as needed is a real pleasure. They are so easy to grow once established. Fertilize your herbs every two weeks. This year I did an herb box for some of…

I have always wanted an ice cream maker. A few years ago I did some research and found this gem from White Mountain. It is electric as well as hand-cranked. I love Homemade Ice Cream. As a child, we would make homemade ice cream all the time. We did not have an electric ice cream…

 Bread is my weakness The smell of homemade bread takes me back to my childhood days.  I can picture the fresh loaves of perfectly browned bread, sitting on cooling racks watching the butter melt over their tops.  My Mom made fresh bread every week.  There is no bread quite like your Mother’s bread, every loaf…

The excitement of choosing your annuals for your planters this year has a whole new meaning.  The only thing we have been buying in store for the last two months is groceries. To see all of the wonderful arrays of colors when you walk through the nursery doors brings a smile to your face.  The…

Summer has been a long time coming and we have had a very stressful spring.  Covid-19 has put us all in a spin.  We have had to adjust to living in a way that we never imagined possible.  Segregation from our family and friends.   Cooped up inside our homes and trying daily to adapt. Summer…

You want to turn your guest bedroom into a cozy retreat. Your family, friends, and overnight guest are important to you. You want them to feel welcome. You need to create a warm, inviting, and cozy environment. First, decide what style you want. You can mix elements from other design styles to keep them fresh. Start with the foundation, a good…