Sites & Bites: Christmas is magical, especially in New York City
Watching the televised lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in New York City always conjures up delightful memories of a special trip; ones that I pull up and think about as soon as the month of December rolls around.
Butter Together: A head above the rest
A couple of years ago when Zack and I got our second deep freezer (stop judging me), I was in a twitch to fill it up in a hurry.
Robert St. John: Thanksgiving in the kitchen
Thanksgiving was different this year.
In the Garden with Felder: Sold on stains and passing on paints
Garden getting the winter blahs? Nothing easier for a touch of color than stains, which are so much more interesting than same old, same old solid paint.
Southern Gardening: True blue flowers bring beauty, calm to gardens
Blue-blooming plants bring a serene beauty to my garden, and two of my favorites – Blue My Mind and Blue Plumbago – each offer unique qualities.
Sites & Bites: Cooking Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t have to be stressful
Thanksgiving is upon us and while it might seem impossible, there IS still time to get a decent meal on the table in mere hours.
Butter Together: The fruit of the poor lemon
“You just think all white women look alike. You probably think I look like… like… Mrs. Plair!”
Robert St. John: Memories of mom and stuffed grilled peppers
It’s a strange position to be asked to write an obituary for your mother.
In the Garden with Felder: A rain gauge won’t lie about the weather
Gardening for all the senses, including thoughts and emotions, is not hard to cultivate. Sometimes you have to just wander outside to check the rain gauge.
Southern Gardening: Use cool season baskets for fall and winter color
Cool-season hanging baskets are one of my favorite ways to bring vibrant color and texture to my outdoor space when temperatures start to drop.
Sites & Bites: Supermarkets hold a special place in my heart
I’ve often shared my love of food stores… large supermarkets… family-owned food markets… neighborhood grocery stores and local bakeries… I’m no discriminator between any of them.
Butter Together: How the sausage gets made
I’ve long carried on a love affair with dubious meats.
Southern Gardening: Use chrysanthemums for pretty fall displays
With their beautiful colors and massive amounts of blooms, chrysanthemums have always been one of my go-to choices for fall decorations.
In the Garden with Felder: Creating an urban oasis comes with unexpected visitors
Having an urban oasis for wildlife and native plants isn’t always a cakewalk.
Robert St. John: The Yonderlust spirit and spinach flan with roasted tomato coulis
Bringing people together has become one of life’s greatest joys, and that’s exactly what these RSJ Yonderlust Tours are about.
Butter Together: On puddings and breads and the call of the grannies
I have been thinking a lot lately about food and cooking – even more so than usual, and that’s saying something.
The Food Factor: Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole
Sweet potato and apple casserole is delicious, easy to make, and perfect for the holiday season.
Sites & Bites: It’s finally time for fall food!
We’re well into our seventh month of warm/sometimes hot Mississippi weather.
Safety tips to follow for your favorite holiday meals
The holiday season is a time for social gatherings and sharing meals together!
In the Garden with Felder: Brown is not always a good thing in the garden
Loving the colorful splash of seasonal foliage kicking off, signaling the much-needed slowdown for plants needing a rest before next spring.
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