My parents retired in the rural south, near a town that celebrates its watermelons, the world’s sweetest, they claim, every
Category: food
Easy Ways to Use Fresh Mint
Most people will tell you that mint is so easy to grow and becomes a weed. Oh how I’ve
Mothers’ Teas
PM Bottom Line: tea with friends (whether or not any of you are moms) is a special way to nurture
Ultimate Homemaking Bundle 2018
I’m excited to tell you all about the Homemaking Bundle from Ultimate Bundles. Have I purchased this bundle in
I avoided Costco for years – but now?
I’m finally ready to share my Costco analysis! PM Bottom Line: I will be adding it to my regular shopping
Oven-less Turkey done RIGHT
As I find myself hosting Thanksgiving more regularly, I’ve discovered that I don’t enjoy the stress of getting everything on
The Joy of Gelatin (and collagen, too)
My mom’s standard picnic and potluck dish was what came to be known as Jello JIGGLERS: Not the soft, scoopable,
Broth – an easy habit to make
PM Bottom Line: broth is nutritious, cheap and EASY, once you establish the habit. Much of what I write is
Warm up to Warm Smoothies
My kids like smoothies. IF they’re more like milkshakes. Or are pretty darn sweet. And they definitely cannot show any
Productive Giving with Blessing Meals
One of the BEST parts of starting or joining a freezer meal club is the Blessing Meals. It’s a pretty