February 8, 2010 in Gardening
Building a fence to keep animals out of your garden is not something to be taken lightly, but it may be the only way to put an end to the feasting of marauding critters. One groundhog can make your broccoli patch disappear overnight. One deer can cut your perennials down to nubs in the same amount of time. A neighborhood cat can turn your garden into a litter box....
February 8, 2010 in Dips, Spreads & Sauces, Recipes
Ingredients 1 jar kalamata olives (drained and pitted) 1 jar capers (drained) 2 cloves of garlic 3 anchovies Preparation Blend to a rough paste. Top toasted baguette slices with mixture and serve on decorative plate. Serves Source Godiva...
February 8, 2010 in Family, Grandparenting
Spring is full of reasons to celebrate. Weddings, graduations, Mother's Day ... there are plenty of occasions to buy gifts. If you're looking for a unique present for that special someone, why not look outside the traditional gift box for something that provides lasting memories?...
February 8, 2010 in Gardening
The best gift to give all landscape and garden plants is good soil. "A wise gardener used to tell me, `Grow the roots, and the top will take care of itself.´ I´ve found there´s a lot of truth in that," said Amy Jordan, horticulturist with Kansas State University Research and Extension....
February 8, 2010 in Ethnic Recipes, Recipes
For a unique Valentine’s Day celebration, bring the romance of Italy home with an elegant, Italian-themed dinner-and-a-movie night. Start with this recipe for Tuscan Chicken with Garlic and Capers. Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thick Salt and freshly ground pepper All-purpose flour 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced ...
February 8, 2010 in Entertaining
While most people associate Mardi Gras with New Orleans, you can throw your own Fat Tuesday fest wherever you live. Let the good times roll with authentic New Orleans-style food to make your party as genuine as the Big Easy celebration. Mardi Gras is actually part of a larger celebration, Carnival, that begins 12 days ...
February 8, 2010 in Fish & Seafood, Recipes
Ingredients 5 pounds shrimp 4 cups of water 1 package Zatarain’s Pro-Boil 1 package Zatarain’s Liquid Crab Boil 8 ounces pearl onions, peeled 1/2 bunch celery, chopped Additional meats/vegetables of choice 1 lemon, sliced Preparation Mix 4 cups water and 7 ounces Pro-Boil in an 8-quart pot. Bring to boil on high heat. Stir ...
