As I recently blogged about Spring time flowers, I thought it would be great to follow up with a post on seasonal fruits & veggies that are at their peak in the Spring! I find my self craving lighter foods in the Spring. It is probably because that is when I start thinking about swim [...]

Juicy delicious tomatoes – these fruits (yes, they are a fruit, not a vegetable) are perfect in so many savory recipes. I love to use fresh tomatoes is bruschetta, homemade pasta sauce and sliced on burgers and sandwiches.  So many types of tomatoes to choose from as well such as: Beefsteak, Big Boy, and Cherry [...]

Here is another great video by “Survival Doc” who loves to speak on surviving on your own. I truly believe this is something we should all think about, and perhaps growing your own fruits and veggies is a great way to start being self sufficient. This video is great as it gives helpful tips on [...]

I absolutely love and adore ginger! I use it weekly, if almost daily, in various recipes and drinks. One my favorite things to do is make a sweet ginger simple syrup and use it in various teas and cocktails! Ginger is such a delicious and spicy plant. It comes from the Zingiberaceae family and other [...]

Have you ever noticed how expensive organic fruits and vegetables is at the grocery store? I already spend way too much when I go to Whole Foods, but if I go with the organic selections I really break the bank. I love the idea of eating organic, but not paying the price. I have thought [...]

I have had the worst luck growing tomatoes. Perhaps, it is because I was not giving them enough attention. I have to admit I tried out the Topsy Turvy, but I couldn’t get it to work. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong, but this Spring and Summer I plan to follow these tips for [...]

I love organic veggies and with Spring right around the corner – errr, well at least in the future – I’m thinking about growing my own organic garden this year!  I found this video online that gives some tips and steps in making that happen.  Have you grown an organic garden?  What tips do you [...]

(ARA) – Change has come to America. The pop culture phrase “show me the money,” boiling throughout business and industry, has cooled down and is forcing people to take a hard look at what is really important in life. “Just look around you,” says Susan McCoy, trend spotter and outdoor living expert. “Our relationship with [...]