U.S. Travel: Damariscotta, Maine Is Your Ideal Summer Get-Away

When I think of “quintessential Eastern Seaboard villages,” Damariscotta, Maine comes to mind.

Salmon cakes served with baby greens and a simple vinaigrette

Low-Carb Salmon Cakes Are Delicious and Ready in a Flash

Chef-Inspired Salmon Cakes On a recent lunch visit to a favorite Cleveland restaurant, L’Albatros Brasserie,…

Basil plants at 3 weeks are getting broad leaves and are ready to move to bigger pots

How to Start Your Own Garden Seeds

The benefits of choosing the varieties you like, avoiding the importation of weeds, pests and disease, and growing healthy plants far outweighs a little inconvenience and time investment.

white snowdrop flowers push up through fallen oak leaves

Six on Saturday 3-3-18, Spring Snowfall Puts a Damper on Spirits

We often see snow in April, and rarely in May.  Yet, we wake up shocked and dismayed that it has happened again.

Greek chicken with tomato sauce in a cast iron casserole dish.

Yiayia’s Easy Greek Chicken

Another secret to the flavor is the abundance of onions and slow simmer.  Like all stews, it tastes even better when reheated.

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Affiliate Links: What Are They and Why Do You Use Them?

You’ve seen phrases like this on my site and other websites:  This post contains affiliate…

snowfall covers a suburban neighborhood

Nature’s Masterpiece, The Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge

We are all tired of winter. Yet, we must admit that snowfall creates a masterpiece…

zoo bear laying its head on its paws

Blase Bear: Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge, Are Zoo Animals Wild about Life?

Though we love taking the kids to the zoo so that they can see animals of the world close up, we must ask ourselves, is it worth the cost?

Six on Saturday 2-24-18, Itching to Start Gardening

It looks as though winter is really on its way out.  Though, there is always…

broccoli and kale salads

Kale and Broccoli Salads: Two Salads Made My Day

Kale and broccoli are loaded with nutrients, much more so than a typical dinner salad.  The trick to making both enjoyable is cutting them to the proper size. 

Anyone for Homemade Granola?

Granola is one of those foods I’ve always bought packaged. Now, I wonder why? It’s so easy to make and tastes a lot better than the prepackaged stuff.