There is magic in a morning on my deck. Weary, wilted leaves from yesterdays' scorching heat are revived. The plants look healthy and h...

Every once in a while things just fall into place. I stumbled on a 99 cent sale of items that were almost to their expiration date and grab...

For 4th of July decorating ideas, recipes, activities and related links, click on "Holidays and Special Occasions" to the left, un...

This recipe is very sentimental to me. It's the one I have made faithfully for 33 years - wow, that long! It's the one my children...

Slaw Dog: Fill toasted bun with grilled wiener, edge with a line of mustard and one of ketchup. Sprinkle with chopped onions and pile high ...

This cookie dough can be rolled into balls and pressed flat but I'm rolling it out, chilling it and cutting it into shapes. 1 stick Mar...

This is a family recipe at least 4 generations old. My siblings and my children fondly remember hot summer days, swimming at the lake and t...

Thoroughly drain cans of the least expensive pork and beans you can buy. Pour beans into bean pot or cassarole that has been prepared with ...

5 lbs Russet Potatoes - Peel, cube and boil in well salted water until done. Drain. Cool. 1/2 - 1 c. finely chopped Onion - according to p...

Best Coleslaw for Hot Dogs 1 small head Cabbage - shredded fine 1 small onion - chopped very fine 2 Tbsp. Sweetened Condensed Milk Mayonnai...

As a Hot Dog garnish, sauerkraut directly from the grocery store is adequate. I serve two variations, one simply heated "as is" a...

In a crock pot, combine: 1 lb. Ground Beef 2 cans Tomato Paste 2 tomato paste cans of Water 1 tomato paste can of Ketchup 3/4 c. Onion - cho...

I had to run into a big chain store today while we were in the city. Unfortunately, from the front door, to the garden center, to houseware...

One of my favorite things is accomplishing a lot without doing much and yesterday was one of those days. As the temperatures outside climbe...

Well, I gave in. This morning the air conditioner finally got turned on. Today, Saturday, through Monday evening our temperatures will aga...

Well, I think it's about time I get organized on the blog. Everyone's advice is that I should fi nd a niche and fill it. Unfortuna...

After being twisted, torn and laid-flat by the storm, and surviving my unorthodox rescue, I have HAPPY TOMATOES! Bless their sweet hearts. ...

The Wisteria on my little pergola began life 6 years ago as a single twig cutting from a neighbor, planted at just one corner. Each spring,...

Saturday morning, two of my sons-in-law stood on my deck complimenting my "hige, healthy, lush" tomato plants while I smiled proud...

The "patriotic" holidays are important in my family and Memorial Day is especially important. More than a backyard bar-b-q or a s...