Written by David S. Lepidoptera n is the scientific name given to the order for butterflies and moths, and we have some fantastic moths. We mention moths because most fly only at night so, we miss them. Many moths are somewhat plain because they need to hide and blend in well, but they too will […]
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups self-raising flour ¼ cup sugar ¼ tsp salt 2 tsp butter, melted ¼ tsp vanilla 1 ½ cups milk 2 eggs ½ Tbsp butter 1 ½ Tbsp milk 1 Tbsp cocoa 2 Tbsp confectioners’ sugar 4 bananas Instructions:Preparation – Crepes Prepare crepe batter the day before. Sift the flour, sugar, and […]
Ingredients: 3-8 pounds napa cabbage 2 bunches green onions trimmed of the root bits 2-3 large carrots peeled, thinly julienned 1/2 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup korean chili powder 15-20 cloves garlic, peeled 4-6 inches ginger peeled, rough chopped 1 tablespoon fish sauce Unsweetened pear juice or unsweetened apple juice 4 tablespoons white miso paste […]
Written by David S. Planters are one of the best ways to showcase flowers. Whether you have a single flower in a container or a mixture, how you place the plants is essential. Raised beds and in-ground gardens are also a place where plant size and placement are essential. Inside, we point out several plants […]
Written by David S. Birds of Paradise — Strelitzia — are unique and beautiful tropical flowers that thrive in US Hardiness Zones 10-11 and may sometimes thrive in zone 9 if protected in the winter. These lovely additions to your yard come in a few varieties, including Strelitzia nicolai — a white bird of paradise plant. Size of Bird […]
Ingredients: 1 cup Mint Simple Syrup, recipe follows 2 cups 100 percent pomegranate juice 1 cup orange juice 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1 packed cup packed fresh mint leaves Instructions: Special equipment: an ice cream maker In a glass pitcher, combine the […]
Written by David S. Echinacea purpurea — the purple coneflower is beautiful, medicinal, and a member of the sunflower family. It is just one option when it comes to growing Echinacea. There are a few options for plant choice, and as you continue to read, we will go through a few of those, their growing requirements, […]
Ingredients: 2 leeks 1 medium sized fennel bulb 3 tbs butter 1 tbs olive oil 5 medium sized russet potatoes (about 4 lbs) 3/4 cup chopped parsley, divided into 1/2 and 1/4 cups 6–7 cups good tasting stock 1 bay leaf 2/3 cup cream Salt and pepper Instructions: Cut a slit along the length of […]
Ingredients:For the Fish: 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided 7 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking powder Sea salt, to taste 1 pinch black pepper, to taste 1/3 cup dark beer, cold 1/3 cup sparkling water, cold 4 (7-ounce) fish fillets (thick, white fish) For the Chips: 2 pounds potatoes, peeled 1 quart/1 liter vegetable oil (or […]
Written by David S. Mint is a fantastic herb. It offers culinary delights, has medicinal properties, is an aromatic, and bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies love it too. Inside, we discuss how to grow mint, the care and soil requirements of growing mint, some of its many uses, and the different varieties to consider. Let’s get […]