The Virginia House-Wife is one of America’s very first housekeeping and cooking how-to publications. Written by Mary Randolph and published in 1824, The Virginia House-Wife called for inexpensive ingredients that anyone could purchase to prepare impressive meals with limited time in the kitchen. It’s publication also popularized the widespread use of over 40 new vegetables….Continue Reading “Fourth of July Menu”
Soon the skies will be bursting with glittery pops of vivid color to celebrate America’s birthday and so too will your holiday table. Summer casual doesn’t always have to mean checkered table cloths and plastic ware! Bring an opulent touch of “Backyard Chic” to your Fourth of July celebration befitting a bygone era by combining…Continue Reading “Fourth of July”
Lasagna is one of those comfort food dishes that warms the soul and brings everyone to the table. Often, lasagna recipes can be super heavy and loaded with fat from meat choice or cheeses. With summer fast approaching, a heavy, calorie dense pasta dish may be more suited for those cold, hibernating months. I…Continue Reading “Squash and Zucchini Lasagna”
Salad is one of my all-time favorite meals. Especially when the add-ons include a good piece of chicken breast, pecans, a tangy balsamic dressing, fruit, and a delicious mix of chopped veggies. The great thing about this recipe is the versatility, and it’s also a great excuse to clean out the fridge. The homemade dressing…Continue Reading “Balsamic “Bang” Salad”
Soup is such a wonderful thing. Hearty, hot, and wholesome it’s a perfect dinner for the bleak winter months. However, Spring has sprung, and the temperature here in Alabama is slowly rising. Marking an end to winter and soup season. To get that last fix before it’s too late try this go-to favorite, a rustic…Continue Reading “Rustic Vegetable Soup”
PROJECT: RAISED PLANTING BEDS Just a few short months ago I found myself in this very predicament. Grown tired of the uncertainties associated with planting directly into the plowed earth, it was time to make a change. Ultimately, a raised garden bed seemed to fit best for me. I must admit that the notion of…Continue Reading “Build A Planting Bed”