Did You Know – Sponge

Did you know that if you use a squishy soft sponge made of cellulose fiber in your kitchen, it could be one of the filthiest things in your house? They harbor bacteria, mold and yeast. However, don’t give up on your sponge as I will share two solutions to this problem. 1. According to the scientists at the USDA, you […]

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Happy Hydrangea Sunday

I am still enjoying the fruits of my labor with my gorgeous hydrangeas. The plants got so tall last year that I decided to cut them down to about 3” above the ground. I didn’t expect any flowers this year but low and behold, the plants grew back even taller and well, I took this picture two days ago and […]

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Did You Know – Microwave Oven

Image from http://www.Pexels.com When you talk to people about the Microwave Oven, you may hear some pro’s and con’s about it’s safety. Check out some of the facts below. Below is some information that I found from http://www.GoodHousekeeping.com. 2. Oils such as olive oil do not heat well in the microwave. The molecules in the oil lack the polarity like […]

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Plum Crisp

I had a bunch of plums that were getting too ripe to eat them all so I thought I would try some PLUM CRISP and am I glad I did! The tartness of the plums with a sweet and crunchy topping was a wonderful combination especially with vanilla ice cream on top! Source: http://www.AllRecipes.com Spray an 8” x 8” oven […]

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A Lake Beachfront Weekend

It’s Labor Day, a day to celebrate and pay tribute to the achievements of American and Canadian workers. I spent the long weekend at a beachfront condo, on Lake Erie, with my daughter in Geneva Ohio. We go away once a year together, just the two of us, and always have a wonderful time. The lake view from our condo. […]

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