Parsley is a great herb to grow that can be harvested throughout the summer growing season. Here are step by step instructions to harvesting, and drying, parsley. How To Harvest and Dry Parsley Parsley or garden parsley is a species of Petroselinum in the family Apiaceae. There are over 30 varieties of parsley, few of … Read More about How To Harvest and Dry Parsley
A Mr. Max Update
Max is our nearly-six-years-old Coton de Tulear. He is Hubby’s first dog, and we have had Max since he was 8 weeks old. Mr. Max tolerates us living in his house, and actually likes Hubby! Me? I am around to feed him, drive him around, walk him, play with him; I’m basically his personal servant. … Read More about A Mr. Max Update
Easy Freezer Pickles Recipe
These easy, sweet and tart pickles are preserved in your freezer. Enjoy garden fresh pickles without the canning or processing with this easy freezer pickles recipe! Easy Freezer Pickles Recipe ‘Tis the season! Pickling cucumbers are ripening all over the United States. This easy freezer pickles recipe is a fantastic alternative to canning pickles. You … Read More about Easy Freezer Pickles Recipe
Classic Whiskey Sour Cocktail Recipe
This classic Whiskey Sour Cocktail recipe is simply the best whiskey sour recipe you will find. Making your own whiskey sour from scratch is easy to do with these step-by-step instructions. The next time you want to impress family and friends with a classic cocktail, mix up a one (or a batch) of this fabulous … Read More about Classic Whiskey Sour Cocktail Recipe
20 No Bake Dessert Recipes
20 No Bake Dessert Recipes Too hot to turn on the oven yet craving something sweet on a sultry summer day? Well try one of these quick, easy to make, delicious 20 No Bake Dessert Recipes! ● Chocolate Chip Protein Bars Recipe – Frugal Living Mom ● Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Energy Balls Recipe – … Read More about 20 No Bake Dessert Recipes
Garden Update, Early July, 2014
Garden Update, Early July, 2014 An update of my garden in early July, 2014, US hardiness zone 6a. The weather has been fairly hot here recently. It cooled off (thankfully) for Independence Weekend, and we had some rain earlier this week and last, so much of my garden has really taken off. Those are my … Read More about Garden Update, Early July, 2014
Forest Lawn Cemetery Trolley Tours
Forest Lawn Cemetery Trolley Tours Forest Lawn Cemetery located in Buffalo, NY is rich in history. Sunday in the Cemetery offers guided trolley and walking tours, by trained docents that include wonderful, informative vignettes. Hubby and I were Max-free a few weekends back. We decided to take advantage of being puppy-free by taking in some … Read More about Forest Lawn Cemetery Trolley Tours
Expiration Dates: Guideline or Rule?
I am squishy about expiration dates. If something is a few days past due, I don’t get crazy about it. If it smell/looks funky, or is a bulging can, then regardless of in-date or out-of-date, we do not eat it. As many of you know, I used to be a couponer (wow! never though I’d … Read More about Expiration Dates: Guideline or Rule?
No-Bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars
Mix up a batch of these old-fashioned No-Bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars on a hot summer day. Fast and simple to make, your family will love every delicious bite! No-Bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars It has been very warm here for the past week or so. Over 90° for an extended period of … Read More about No-Bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars
2014 CSA Share Week 5
This is the diary of our 2014 CSA share. The cost of our full share is $545 for 22 weeks (this CSA offers a winter share) which will bring us to the last week in October, and works out to $24.75 per week. Western New York weather is such that June is lightest CSA month. … Read More about 2014 CSA Share Week 5