img_0474 You will see Charlie’s pic on my home page. This rescue dog has been with us every step of the way, defending his turf with a lot of barking. I’m glad he is here and I have been doing home cooking for him since he became ill with Hypothyroidism. Not a good thing forContinue reading “Home cooking – for your dog!”
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Give the dog a bone…
Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them, and filling an emptiness we didn’t ever know we had. -Thom Jones Meet Charlie, the dog who rules the house, keeps the schedules and is the recipient of a myriad of treats, hence his ample girth. He does a lot of “talking” if theContinue reading “Give the dog a bone…”
A Day for the Heart…
When Love speaks, the voice of all the godsMakes heaven drowsy with the harmony. Shakespeare – Love’s Labour’s Lost And a cup of tea… Herbs for this tea combo were raised in the garden. It brings back that special taste of summer especially when the winter seem so long and cold. Add a scone andContinue reading “A Day for the Heart…”
Midwinter Skies…
“Every Fern is tucked and set, ‘Neath coverlet, Downy and soft and warm.”Susan Coolidge Wind chills in my part of the country exceed -30 below zero today. So today I will be keeping it warm by putting forth an effort to make Italian pasta, fettuccine to be exact. What inspired me today was a newsContinue reading “Midwinter Skies…”
Rum Balls & Almond Bark
“Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” Christmas poem Early morning in the kitchen brings back memories of Christmas past. Sometimes it almost seems like the moms and grandmas of the past could be sitting in the kitchen chatting. Perhaps it is the antique measuring cups that carry a certain amount of karma.Continue reading “Rum Balls & Almond Bark”
Christmas Cookie Bonanza!
“Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house… Christmas Poem Once the garden is put to bed and snow covers the ground, it’s time to think of Christmas cookies. I have been an avid baker of cookies and candies for over 40 years so in the next month I will try to showContinue reading “Christmas Cookie Bonanza!”
Bees are Buzzin’
Summertime and the livin’ is easy… ‘If we throw nature out of the window, she comes back in the door with a pitchfork – Fukuoka
Hot and Sunny!
And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair. – Khalil Gibran One of my neighbors has created a unique display at the front of their home. It involves an antique wooden sled and a horse with an actual bridle in place. TheContinue reading “Hot and Sunny!”
Greenhouse Pride
Be Kinder! Need we say more. Preview the new garden greenhouse and see what you think.
Also the strawberry tower, a flash from the past. Available at Burgess Seeds.
Summer time!
Summertime photos and a “little snake” video plus a photo of the bounty.
Country Comfort 