Archive for 'Food & Wine'
How To Start A Container Garden
Last Spring, I blogged about creating an organic container garden. Since then, I have learned valuable lessons along the way and feel confident with our container garden. We have successfully grown a variety of peppers (banana and bell), lettuce, tomatoes (Roma, cherry and yellow boy) as well as herbs (basil, rosemary, mint, and cilantro). We [...]
Full StoryHappy Thanksgiving
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Make lots of memories and be thankful for all you have!
Full StorySkinny Girl Margarita Review
I enjoy a delicious margarita every now and then when I eat at certain restaurants. I have never been able to make one at home that tastes right, it’s either too strong, not enough lime juice or the salt just doesn’t stay on the rim. Besides, margaritas have a lot of calories in them (approximately [...]
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So this morning, I woke up to the usual intoxicating aroma of freshly ground Starbucks French Roast coffee brewing. I couldn’t wait to fill my Minnie Mouse mug and enjoy. The only problem, yesterday my husband treated me to Starbucks coffee and now today, my brewed-at-home coffee just doesn’t taste as good. I didn’t even [...]
Full StoryMonticello Wine Trail TasteLive
Last night, I participated in the Discover VA Wine – Monticello Wine Trail TasteLive.com event hosted by MyVineSpot. I was beyond excited to participate since Virginia wines are very near and dear to my heart. TheOther46 and I invited our local blogging friend Eugenia Essentials over as well as a few wine newbies, and we [...]
Full StoryTomato Monster
I thought my son was a tomato monster, until I met this guy… He ate my ENTIRE tomato plant, all he left was the stem! I think I am going to start using Topsy Turvy and planting my garden upside down to keep critters like this away! Any other suggestions for keeping tomato hornworms (and [...]
Full StoryGolden Valley Natural Jerky Review & Giveaway
Contest is closed. Congratulations to Mindy! Words cannot begin to describe how excited I was to receive a box of samples from Golden Valley Natural! I love jerky, perhaps growing up in the country had some influence. My family used to make venison jerky but it NEVER tasted this good (sorry grandma, but it is [...]
Full StoryOrganic Container Garden
This weekend my family planted an organic container garden. My husband and I both grew up around gardening, but we do not have a lot of space. We thought on a much smaller scale and decided to plant some vegetables and herbs that I use regularly. Also, I reviewed my grocery receipts and realized I [...]
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