Archive for January 2021
How to Deal with Houseplant Pests
Get rid of houseplant pests with these helpful hints! Whether you’re a novice plant parent or a seasoned green thumb, it’s important to regularly check your precious plants for any signs of pests. Bugs and infestations can be devastating to your plants, but most of them are easy to prevent and treat. Here are…
Read MoreReally Good and Easy Onion Soup
INGREDIENTS: 4 large yellow onions, halved and thinly sliced 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) (2 oz./60 g) unsalted butter, melted Kosher salt 1/4 cup (2 fl. oz./60 ml) dry white wine 1/4 cup (2 fl. oz./60 ml) medium-dry sherry 5 cups (40 fl. oz./1.25 l) beef stock 2 fresh thyme sprigs 12 baguette slices, cut on…
Read MoreHow to Attract Birds Every Month of the Year
Seeds, feeds, and flowers. Here are ways to bring all the birds to your yard this year. Curious about the birds and the bees? Well, let’s just start with the birds. Attracting birds to your yard every month of the year can be an incredibly rewarding endeavor. From woodpeckers to finches, here’s a guide…
Read MoreGrilled Zucchini Salad
Lighten it up with this fresh and crisp Mediterranean inspired salad! INGREDIENTS: Canola oil for grill grates 3 small zucchini (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise 3 small yellow squash (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. lemon zest, plus 1/2 a…
Read MorePraise The Lard Pork And Beans
INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs pork butt boneless 2 lbs ham Oil for the bottom of the pot 3 large onions, diced 8 strips bacon, chopped 4 stalks celery, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup tomato paste 2 tsp fresh thyme 1 cup Cody Road Rye Whiskey 1 large can diced tomatoes, drained 1 ½ lbs…
Read MoreHouseplant Style: Playing with Pantone’s Colors of the Year
2021 will be a year full of color. Here are ways to add it to your plant collection. What is the Pantone Color of the Year for 2021? Every year, Pantone announces their top colors. This annual declaration inspires the world to seek out decor, clothing, makeup, and garden supplies that align with the…
Read MoreMicrowave Peanut Brittle
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup corn syrup 1 cup peanuts 1 teaspoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda DIRECTIONS: Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper, wax paper, or a silicone mat. In a deep microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Mix thoroughly and microwave on…
Read MoreExciting Gardening Trends in 2021!
Ready, set, grow! Here are gardening trends to look forward to in 2021. There’s no denying that 2020 has changed the way we garden a LOT. As the year comes to a close, it’s a great time to look ahead and start planning a season full of greenery, blooms, gardening, and new trends. Here…
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