This is purslane (Portulaca oleracea). I am sure most gardeners have seen this plant growing in their gardens. Most of you have probably been pulling it up and tossing it like a weed. I was, too, until recently, when I became aware of its nutritional value. Now I encourage it to grow. I even transplant… Read More
Halloween is over, but the candy lingers… I heard on the radio that for every 2 candy pieces the kids bring home, the parent will eat 1 of them. We’ll call it “Trick or Treating Tax”. Thankfully, I have only succumbed to this once so far. A snack bag of M&Ms. I still feel guilty…. Read More
In a rush? Yeah, me too. Nothing like learning tonight’s get together is a POTLUCK. Or in this case, this morning’s 7 a.m. breakfast. DARN YOU, POORLY-WORDED INVITATION! Good thing BamBam (and I) are 4 a.m. risers. See him helping here? At least he is not hanging on to my leg and crying. Ham and… Read More
Marking the arrival of a special date, holiday, or season is easy to do with cookies, and while it’s such a temporary thing–after all, cookies disappear fast!–it’s somehow an important celebration of daily existence. And even if you don’t have a lot of time to spare today, you can whip up something special. Here are… Read More
During this busy time of year, it is hard not to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of it all. We all have visions of our perfect Christmas. The twinkling Christmas tree set in its place of honor for all to see. Friends and family sitting around the table wearing their best holiday… Read More
any MSG free recipes and substitutes for bouillon used to make my own, as the homemade recipes all contain flavored granules or bouillon which contain MSG
My MIL made the only thing I actually liked using the old fashioned citron fruit mix – a very soft cookie. Not a bar, just a regular cookie. Not particularly spicy, and more sponge cake like than a normal cookie. For some reason, the citron tasted good in this particular cookie. Other than in this... Read More
When I was a kid, my aunt used to can crab apples that I loved. Never thought to ask her for the recipe when she was alive, but a friend has a crab apple tree so loaded with crab apples, that some of the branches are touching the ground. When she told me that I... Read More