Summertime is grill time! The Grill Master is my designated title, and I wear it proudly! Whether it be steak, chicken, seafood, ham, or veggies, it has met it’s delicious demise on my stainless steel grill! But I’ve never attempted grilling bread. Yes, I said bread. I know it can be done but I’ve never attempted it, nor known anyone…
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Is your deck or patio an outdoor oasis of relaxation and fun or is it an uninviting eyesore? Many of us neglect our decks and rarely use them to their fullest potential. Create a living space outside that your family and friends will love in 5 Easy Steps! Allow me to show you what it looked like before. Yuck… enough…
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Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching and it gives me the perfect excuse to feature one of my favorite desserts: FLAN! Never had flan? Well, let me ask you, “Do you like Crème Brulee”? Flan is quite similar in flavor but has a firmer texture, which I love. Now I know she’s not Hispanic but flan is a dessert that…
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Glass floats are appearing in the backgrounds of all the home magazines and catalogs recently, especially since summer is approaching These balls of glass are unique little treasures from the sea! Photo Credit Fishermen in the 1800’s used hand blown glass floats to hold up their fishing nets. Though rarely used anymore today, most can be found along the shores…
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Spring has arrived here in southeast Virginia! Warmer temperatures and no threat of frost informs the gardener that the time to plant is now! Time to plant the bananas! Yes, I said bananas. I bet you didn’t realize you could grow bananas in states other than the deep south! We started growing banana trees 3 years ago and I’m addicted! It’s so…
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