When I moved from the Midwest to Arizona, I thought I knew a thing or two about gardening. After all, I’d spent years growing flowers, vegetables, and herbs. I knew when to plant tomatoes, how to mulch flower beds, and how to complain about weeds. I figured gardening was gardening, no matter where you lived. Bless my heart. Within a few weeks of arriving in Arizona, I realized I knew absolutely nothing. Back in the Midwest, spring arrives like a welcome guest. The snow melts,

There are several ways to dry your herbs. I have used the air drying method and oven drying both. The air drying method takes a little...

3/4 C Cider Vinegar 1/2 C Oil 1 tsp pepper 1 C sugar 1 tsp salt Red pepper flakes, a pinch or more, depending on how spicy you want it. Mix above together and boil. Let mixture cool to room temperature. 1 of each, red, yellow, green and orange peppers. 1 large sweet onion 1 red onion 1 small bunch of celery 2 cans black beans 1 can pinto beans 2 banana peppers 4 jalapeno peppers 1 can garbanzo beans 1 can kidney beans 1 can whole kernel corn 1 can black eyed peas Cut vegetab

1 box of lasagna noodles. You can use any kind. I prefer Creamette just because I like the green box. 1-2 lbs of ground beef, browned and...

Hot Chicken Dip 1 large can chopped chicken 2-6 blocks of cream cheese, depending on how many people you are going to serve 1 stick of...

This has been a strange year. For some a very sad year. Spring reminds us that although we may go through dark, cold days, there is light and sunshine waiting to break through and warm our souls! Step outside, feel the sun on your face, take a deep breath of fresh air and rejoice at new life! The sights and sounds of spring are everywhere. We have two momma birds sitting on eggs in nests above our doorways. I love watching the momma and daddy birds take care of each othe

4-6 cups chicken broth. More or less depending on how large a batch of soup you want 1 medium onion, chopped 4 large celery stalks,...

I happened to have some salmon filets in the freezer that I cooked in a skillet in some olive oil, added the following ingredients, and...

Dill Sauce 1 cup sour cream 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon horseradish 1 tsp dill weed or more to taste salt and pepper to taste Mix above...