I'm not like other girls when it comes to shopping. In fact, if I never stepped inside a mall again, I would be okay with that. Instead, you're much more likely to find me happily digging through an antique/vintage/architectural salvage-type store …
How to Make Light and Fluffy Potato Gnocchi
Whenever I hear someone say they don't like gnocchi, I wonder if it's because they've only had the dense, chewy flavorless lumps that occur when the dough is overworked. That's not how it should be. At its best, gnocchi is light and fluffy - …
Fresh Basil Pesto with Toasted Pine Nuts
Fresh Basil Pesto with Toasted Pine Nuts is a versatile recipe you can use in so many ways. Try tucking some under the skin when roasting bone-in chicken breasts - or simply toss your favorite pasta, gnocchi, noodles or roasted vegetables in it. My …
Choosing the Best Plants for Your Garden
Have you ever bought a really cool plant on impulse - only to find there is nowhere in your garden that really suits it? Guilty as charged here. I'm a bit of a plant collector myself and can usually "find" a good location for whatever I drag …
4 Questions to Ask When Planning Your Vegetable Garden
Well, it's FINALLY that time of year again. Time to start finalizing your vegetable garden plans. Are you in?? I have BIG goals for our vegetable garden this year. (If you ask my husband… I always do!) :) This will be our second full summer in …
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