The ABCs of NFL...

OF I thought about this topic for a while and decided to venture into that typically male territory and give it a shot. Why you ask? Well – you see – I don’t really have a problem with the football season. I actually enjoy watching a good football game. And I do have an explanation for it for those of you who think I am just saying it. I have two sons – now actually a grown adult men. As they...

Planting a Tree in the Fall...

What is a garden without trees? And as much as spring’s warmth and bright sunshine make your green thumbs tingle, it is good to know and to remember that fall is also an ideal time to plan new trees. How to decide? Fall Planting vs. Spring Planting: Fall: Garden structure and growth pattern is clear – easy to see where a tree fits in Cool weather is kind to new trees, avoiding stress of a hot, dry summer Fall...

The Magic of Mums...

You pretty much know fall is on the way, when you start seing beautiful potted mums everywhere you go. Personally – I love them any time of the year and I always place few pots of fully blooming beauties in my front flower bed to spruce up the slowly fading outside blooms. Here are a few interesting points about mums: The ancient Chinese reserved them for nobility Today, florists sell more mum than any other flowers They...

Slow Cooker Spinach Ravioli Soup...

This recipe is so easy, I am sure you will just love it! And you can make the vegetables stock ahead of time – even freeze it for future easy meals. I have tried this with other pastas and it makes a different soup each time. Slow Cooker Spinach Ravioli Soup 2 cups of fresh spinach, coarsely chopped 1 cup of thawed peas 1 cup of thinly sliced mushrooms ¼ teaspoon of salt 1 package of frozen cheese ravioli, cooked Vegetable...

Homemade Lemon Pudding...

Believe me – you don’t have to make a delicious pudding by opening a store-bought package! It is easy to make your own – and without and additives – so much better for you and your family! Homemade Lemon Pudding 5 large eggs 1 quart of whole milk 6 tablespoons of sugar Grated zest of 1 lemon Directions: Prepare a cold water bath by filling your sink with ice-cold water. It is a good idea to add...

Homemade Cabbage Rolls...

You can buy these at a deli or your local market – or you can get a bit adventurous and make them! It’s really not that difficult and the advantage here is that you can put in meats and spices to your taste. I have found that when I buy them, it is always a surprise as far as the flavour goes – so I like making them and I really believe that if you try this recipe, you will keep on making them! Cabbage...

Steak with Beer Marinade...

Here is a great recipe for you that will make a round steak,which is usually a little tough to grill, absolutely tender and delicious! The best advice I can give you to go visit your local butcher and ask to have the steak cut to at least a 2 inch thickness — especially if you like your steak cooked rare! Steak with Beer Marinade: Beef inside round steak, cut at least 2 inches thick Marinade: 1 Can of regular beer 1/4...

Swine Flu Information...

In light of increasing numbers of infected people – especially since school is starting – I feel it is important to keep reinforcing the facts and prevention information about the Swine flu. This is of serious focus and needs attention, since in the United States alone, over 1600 case have been reported as of the week of August 22 – 28. This statistic was reported by the American College Health Association...

How to Sell on eBay...

There are a lots of guides on how to sell on eBay – how to make few extra dollars to supplement your income or even make a living doing it. I can’t tell you which is better than the other, but I can give you a guide that is based on years of doing the actual selling. I have never done to replace my real job, but I do believe that it can be done if you give it the time and the effort that it needs. eBay makes...

Homemade Triple Berry Muffins...

Homemade Triple Berry Muffins I absolutely love this recipe! The one thing I really like about it that makes generous batch of delicious muffins you can share with friends! And of course – it has my favourite ingredient – berries. And it always amazes me just how easy and quick muffins are to make – try it today, I am quite sure everyone you will share them with will very much appreciate it! Homemade...