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Russian Sage 27 Aug 2013 | 12:15 am
My husband looked up from the garden and yelled, "Oh, no! Dear!" "Yes?" I called. "No, not you," he said. "I meant the four-legged variety." Oh, deer. The critters had ransacked Will's... [[ ....
The Good Earth 22 Aug 2013 | 12:23 pm
"Land is one's flesh and blood." --Pearl S. Buck, The Good Earth Last weekend, I planted a few perennials. The false dragonheads looked like something that would grow in a pasture, tall and... [...
She's Gone to Pot 20 Aug 2013 | 01:17 am
Years ago, while reading Martha Stewart's Gardening, I discovered her technique for antiquing urns and pots. I spent many happy afternoons dabbling with paint and adding instant patina to... [[ T...
Foodie Friday 16 Aug 2013 | 01:57 pm
Thank goodness for summer comfort food. Nothing calms the soul like a smoked barbecue sandwich, topped with homemade slaw. Right? <!-- start InLinkz script --> This week, I've been... [[ Thi...
Romancing the Inexpensive Urn 12 Aug 2013 | 11:59 am
My DIY adventure began when I fell in love with an urn from Charleston Gardens. The container was new and lightweight--yet it looked 100 years old, with a lovely faux patina. I winced when I saw... ...
Foodie Friday -- August 9th 9 Aug 2013 | 06:11 am
It's time for Foodie Friday! What did you bring to the potluck today? I made Garlic Focaccia. It's probably the easiest focaccia recipe I've ever tried. Add 1 package active dry yeast to... ...
The Novice Gardener Digs a Hole 8 Aug 2013 | 09:49 pm
The rain stopped long enough for me to plant a flat of sage. The pots were mercifully small, which meant tiny holes and minimal exertion; but I had no idea where to plant the... [[ This is a co...
Portabella Fries with Meyer Lemon Sauce 7 Aug 2013 | 09:41 am
Meyer lemons were on the menu at the first Mystery Ingredient Club event, and they caused a bit of a ruckus in my kitchen. My husband was horrified that I would prepare something exotic and... [...
Foodie Friday "Mystery Ingredient" Recap Plus the Most Popular Recipes 6 Aug 2013 | 04:03 am
It's a pleasure to bring you a recap of last week's "Mystery Ingredient Club" at Foodie Friday. If you haven't heard about the MIC, here's a little background information. My co-host,... [[ ...
The Late Summer Garden 4 Aug 2013 | 06:25 am
It's butterfly season. The air flutters with delicate, skittery things. The pinks of summer remind me of ladies in silk dresses, lifting their faces as a breeze passes... [[ This i...
