Week of 4/08/12 My significant achievement this week was to make Croissants. On Tuesday, I went to a friend’s for lunch and asked what I could bring. She said that anything that went with a Shrimp Salad would be good, so I thought bread or rolls would be ideal. With that in mind, I decided […]
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If you are lucky enough to live in Southern California, you are probably aware that Strawberry Season lasts all year. I used to look forward to late January & February when the first Strawberries began to ripen. We don’t have to do that anymore as there is always one type of strawberry or another that […]
Even though we tend to think of mint as spearmint or peppermint, there are actually over 600 varities mint in the world. This is one plant that grows like a weed and if it is in your yard, you will never get rid of it. For this reason, many gardeners, never actually plant mint in […]
How many times have you tried out a new recipe or simply an old one that did not turn out right? Did you eat it anyways, toss it or try to create something new out of it? There are times when mistakes cannot be remedied, but most of the time, if you just think […]
For gifts that say ‘I Love You’ try making food items to give to your closest friends and relatives. Cookies, jellies, muffins and/or fresh herbs can be used.