Last night I was cooking some root vegetables. The recipe called for a mix of potatoes, carrots, and turnips to first be tossed in oil. The next step was to coat the baking dish with oil as well. I would have once used a paper towel for this job, but we’ve sworn them off as […]
Continue readingHalf-full Is the New Empty
No. I’m not joining the ranks of the ever-pessimistic set. It’s a brand-new preparation philosophy the past few days has inspired in me. Here in the middle of Alabama, we don’t take our snow warnings lightly. If even an inch of snow is predicted, you can bet your bottom dollar the grocery stores will be […]
Continue readingFrom Broken to Brilliant – Mozaics by TLC
Repurposing used materials is a popular trend in art. Old, beat-up signs, weathered barn wood, magazine clippings, and repurposed jewelry are among the plethora of items to be found in the art of contemporary galleries and on trendy home walls. You can see it in gardens with soup cans becoming flower pots and wooden palettes […]
Continue readingUrban Waste – A Veritable Gold Mine!
I recently happened upon this jewel and became so excited with the ideas it sparked, I couldn’t wait to share it. It’s a segment entitled “How to Compost in an Apartment” from a show called Chai with Lakshmi. What an inspiration! I’m stunned I’ve never thought of or run into the concept of container composting! I’ve […]
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