Happy Fourth of July!
Friday, July 4, 2008
Today, I'm declaring my independence from the computer all day long!! (That is, right after this post....)
My pesto manifesto
Friday, June 27, 2008
Looks like we're in for a bumper crop of basil this summer, and I'm looking forward to making my first batch of pesto this weekend. Here is my favorite recipe with a few variations and, remember, you don't have to have basil leaves to make a pesto with pizzazz.
Me and Mr. P
Monday, June 23, 2008
This just in from a company called CableOrganizer.com. It's called "Mr. P - One Man Tied" and instructions say to wrap your computer wire "all over him and make him squeal with pleasure."
Awakening to the Zentini
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Finally got an opportunity to become one with a Zentini this weekend. What's a Zentini, you ask? Click on to the next page and find out, Grasshopper.
Stone beats stick for weather predicting
Sunday, June 22, 2008
This just in from a BoomerGirl reader who has apparently found a better way to forecast the weather than my beloved stick (see weather stick blog below)....
Forget Martha, I'm into Margaret now
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Attention, gardeners! Need a little inspiration? A break from the same ol'-same ol'? Check out this talented woman's Web site and get some "horticultural how-to and woo-woo!"
Weather stick schtick
Saturday, June 21, 2008
You know you're exiting the fast lane when a little item like the Maine Weather Stick provides you with endless amusement. This is my stick. It's mounted next to our front door so visitors can see, immediately, our interest in meteorology... or silly, slightly suggestive sight gags. It's a great conversation starter, if people have the nerve to ask, "Um, what's that?"
Color me sexy
Friday, June 20, 2008
One of the things that caught my eye in the "Sex and the City" movie - besides the clothes, shoes, handbags and Samantha's sizzling boy-next-door in California - was the bright blue color painted on Carrie's updated apartment walls. Evidently, I wasn't alone. Word has it, the color is in big demand by legions of "Sex" fans. Here's where you can get it for your own digs...
What to do with all that sage
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
If your herb garden is overflowing with fresh, fragrant sage and you can't think of anything to do with it - outside of stuffing a turkey (and who wants to do that in June?) - check out this simple yet sophisticated appetizer.
Living simply gets complicated
Saturday, June 14, 2008
I am magnetically drawn to the slick magazines touting simple living. Beautiful pictures of organized linen closets, pristine laundry rooms and under-the-sink cleansers arranged by scent, color and height are as intoxicating as orange-scented furniture polish.
Picnic partners: Think bright, think crisp, think refreshing
Friday, June 13, 2008
The start of summer seems especially sweet this year because of a long dreary winter and rainy spring. So mark the unofficial start of summer with a picnic in your back yard, local park (if allowed) or apartment balcony.
Some life lessons about coffee
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Among other things, I learned to drink coffee when I was in college. Blame it on my friend at the time - a cute little cowboy named Carl.
The best edible flowers
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Herbalist Billi Parus rarely uses salt in any food she fixes. Instead, she uses herbs. This year, the Herb Society of America named an edible flower, calendula, as its Herb of the Year.
A screen porch allows that breath of fresh air
Thursday, June 12, 2008
One of the first things Mary Henning noticed about her Arlington, Va., house was the tiny bedrooms: three small spaces with three little closets. Not so good. But her reservations disappeared when she stepped through the kitchen and saw the screened porch.
Grocer vs. Warehouse
Pros, cons of buying groceries at Sam's Club
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
So when does it make sense to head to a Sam's Club vs. a local grocery store? Clemson University food science professor Beth Kunkel finds that warehouse stores such as Sam's or Costco offer the best deals for people with large families, those who do a lot of entertaining or for people who are purchasing for businesses or church functions.
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