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Friday, June 5, 2026

Welcoming a Dwarf Lady Finger Banana: My Latest Tropical Orchard Adventure

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  I. AM. EXCITED!!  Every year, I love adding something fresh and exciting to my indoor/outdoor orchard. This time, I've gone full tro...
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Thursday, June 4, 2026

Creamy Spring Asparagus Chicken Penne

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­­­   Every spring, when the first tender asparagus spears hit the market, I go a little overboard. I buy as much as I can carry and happi...
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Monday, June 1, 2026

Perils with Pattie: The Great Potting Soil Heist (and Other Adventures in Independent Living)

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In my family, the bar for starting a new “tradition” is embarrassingly low. Do something once (especially if it involves me getting my way) ...
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Sunday, May 31, 2026

Mixed Feelings on Mary Kay Andrews' "Road Trip": A 3.5-Star Family Saga

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  Mary Kay Andrews is one of my favorite authors, so I was thrilled to receive an ARC of   Road Trip . The novel follows estranged sisters...
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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Homemade Buttermilk Whole Wheat Bread: Better Than Any Store Loaf

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I’ve officially sworn off store-bought bread. The moment I realized loaves could sit on the counter for a month without a speck of mold, I k...
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Overcoming My "Million Dollar" Recipe Skepticism: This Cucumber Salad Won Me Over

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    There are some phrases that make me roll my eyes and want to bolt in the opposite direction.   Case in point: anything dubbed “red velve...
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Monday, May 25, 2026

Tuscan Cream Chicken & Potatoes: The Easiest One-Pot Dinner You’ll Ever Make

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  This past week, my deck garden took center stage. Hauling bags of soil and planting everything left me utterly exhausted, so cooking was t...
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