I hope I'm not the only one that gets excited to get seed catalogs in the mail. I get so much enjoyment and inspiration by flipping through the catalogs. But, for the most part, I have gone to the web…

I love to have homemade gifts, especially ones that I can use.  Well, this party was a hit!   We had a blast getting together with a bunch of friends to make Soup Mix in a Jar. We made…

With the Holidays right around the corner, I have to share a couple of recipes. These pumpkin desserts are requested every single year. I hope you enjoy them as well.Pumpkin DessertButter Crunch Crust…

Hopefully, you have been harvesting produce all summer long. But, fall is here with shorter days and cooler weather, especially at night.  So many of us have been cleaning out our gardens a…

My gardens are bursting with herbs and I can't use them fast enough! That is where dehydrating them comes in. I have  a simple and inexpensive dehydrator that I purchased about 20 years ago. I us…

I love being able to find fresh local fruit like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and rhubarb. Right now, the berries are bursting with flavor.  They are perfect for eating just as they are…

Summer is my favorite time of year! Digging into the fresh dirt, the smells and the excitement of eating from my own garden and the day to day care of having my own garden can be enjoyable.  Espe…

I love farm fresh eggs. For years I raised my own egg layers and became spoiled with how firm the yolk and egg whites are. The freshness really makes a difference in taste but also in my baking. So, t…

Making salads in a jar has become a very popular way of enjoying eating greens every day. A year ago, I invited a few of my friends over to make salads. We were all trying to make simple changes t…

The other night a friend brought over a nice filet of salmon. I just happened to have garden fresh cilantro to use and never thought of using it on salmon. Oh my gosh, you need to try this! Resear…

I couldn't resist sharing this photo I took this past fall. I pulled these plants out of one of our Tower Gardens for a salad in a jar class that I host every week. I continue to harvest herbs and…

This beautiful photo was taken from the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. One way to attract wildlife is to plant for wildlife. When selecting trees and shrubs look for plants that will provide shel…