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I’ve made good use of my rhubarb this year; this jam is the last recipe I squeezed out of my supply. Instead of the typical strawberry rhubarb combination, I added blueberries to this batch. I was pleased with the deep …
In my circle of buddies–both in real life and the blog world–I’ve become known for my addiction to furniture rehabs. Not only do I occupy nearly all of my free time with a paintbrush in my hand working on my …
Cherries fresh off the tree are one of the joys of early summer. I don’t grow my own, but always get excited when I find locally grown ones at my farmers’ market. I have no problem eating bowls of fresh, …
From simple to bold, orange paired with blue can add a fun and contemporary twist to any room. If you have a bit of stage fright when it comes to committing an entire wall to a blue hue, consider breaking up the …
It’s barely July, but school’s out for the kids and it feels to me as if summer’s in full swing. The weather’s pretty much scorching already, so I’ve been making lots of cool and refreshing beverages. I sampled a drink …
Who says that kitchens have to look like, well, kitchens? If that thought sounds familiar, then step right up and acquaint yourself with SieMatic Kitchens’ BeauxArts line. SieMatic has been beautifying kitchens since 1929, but they’ve really outdone themselves with …
I have grown radishes for as long as I have had a vegetable garden. While I have always dutifully choked them down, I’ve never been that huge a fan of their peppery bite. Lately I’ve been doing something new… I’ve …
No matter the size of a kitchen, it seems like we could all use a little more storage. My 1960′s kitchen is no exception, so a few months ago I moved an old hand-me-down dresser into my kitchen to serve …
It can take a few years for a new asparagus patch to become established; once that happens, you’ll probably be looking for new ways to enjoy this dependable perennial each season. I recently discovered that shaved raw asparagus makes a …
As a Realtor, I know a bit about what it takes to sell a home, but with so many designed-to-sell shows pouring out of our TV sets, it doesn’t take a real estate professional to let you know the neutral …
There is nothing I like better than rediscovering a favorite food from the garden. Inspired by a roasted rhubarb recipe I found in the book Italian Two Easy, this is a flavorful way to cook seasonally available rhubarb without adding …
With wedding season upon us, many of us are left wondering what to give couples heading to the altar. Why not help keep the newlyweds’ nest in working order with a few home gift ideas? You can create a helpful …
When my car died and I needed to get a newer one last year, I saved my old snow tires in the hopes of reusing them somehow. This idea for a recycled tire garden planter was my kids’, who are …
Whether going after a weekend home project or a major overhaul, the unexpected always rears its ugly face. But with a few tried and true rules for remodeling, there are ways to keep your stress level low and your eye …
It’s really a shame most people hate seeing dandelions on their lawns, as the whole plant is edible and has many health benefits. Dandelion leaves have more vitamins and minerals than pretty much any green grown as food. If you …
