The Pear and the Pumpkin Seedling

I wish I had learned more about gardening and preserving foods from my grandparents.

June Wildflowers and a Turtle Scene on the Trail

The last plant I spied on my hike was this pretty mapleleaf viburnum. I didn’t recognize it right away. Unlike the garden viburnum I have growing in my yard, this plant has small, delicate leaves.

Ohio Wildflowers in Mid-May: Scene on the Trail

Spring is a great time of year to see the contours of the land. Get out there and enjoy your hike!

Spring beauties are small pink flowers with darker pink striping on the petals.

Ohio Wildflowers in late April and Early May: Scene on the Trail

Even with the early spring blooms still strutting their stuff, we can see more plants getting ready for the “May Show.”

Pastitso

Pastitso is a layered meat, cheese, and macaroni casserole topped with Béchamel sauce.

Easter cookies with lime glaze are decorated with lime zest and multicolored sprinkles

Easter Cookies that Taste Like Spring!

Easter cookies get their fresh, springtime flavor from the lime glaze. It’s a simple concoction of fresh lime juice and powdered sugar.

corn muffin bread squares with nelting butter on top

Quick Corn Muffin Bread for a Fresh-baked Breakfast

Corn Muffin bread is a quick and delicious way to start you day!

Back Harbor reflects the blue sky in its calm water.

Travel to Midcoast Maine

We brought books and had comfy chairs to pull up to our oceanfront picture window. It’s from this perch that we read, had coffee, tea, or cocktails depending on the time, and just enjoyed the peaceful beauty that makes Maine a true “Vacationland” for so many people.