Happy National Zucchini Day!! I have no idea why we celebrate zucchini on a specific day, but regardless, I thought it would be a perfect time to share my favorite zucchini recipe! So whether you’re tired of making zucchini bread from your garden’s bounty, or you’re looking for an inexpensive meal that doesn’t require meat…then … Continue reading
A couple of years ago, one of my friends who liked to pop in for dinner or lunch a few times a month would like to sometimes surprise me by showing me a new recipe she had picked up. A Korean friend showed her how to make these, and I was so excited to … Continue reading
A couple weeks ago, I posted about my friend who adopted from China and the Warm me up dollie and boo boo birdie I made as a gift for her. Since I still had plenty of her nursery fabric left, I had also envisioned making some quilted alphabet letters which will be a fun way … Continue reading
Grilling season is a great time to experiment with different types of salads. A lot of times, too much focus goes into the meat, and it can be easy to forget about getting a wide range of veggies in your diet. While beans, potato dishes, chips, and pasta salads are great side dishes, it can … Continue reading
One of my good friends just adopted an adorable little girl from China. Before she left for China, some friends and I made sure she had an adoption shower. At first, I was going to go shopping for a gift like everybody else, but then the “create something” bug bit me, and I knew that … Continue reading
A couple of months ago, I was given some bolts of home decor fabric that a friend of mine no longer needed. I immediately thought it would look great in my parent’s house as it matched their style more than mine. Since Mother’s Day and my dad’s birthday are always within a few days or … Continue reading
How many times have you chopped up green onion and then tossed the ends into the trash? Countless times, you say??? Well, stop!! They are a gift that can keep on giving, and deserve that second chance…or third or fourth…because they just keep growing! This is the easiest thing you can ever grow in a … Continue reading
Before your oven gets ignored over summer vacation, I thought I’d post this recipe before it gets too hot for you to want to make it. It is one of those recipes that might tempt you to turn on the oven regardless of the heat though. (Even you vegetarians! I’ve included a chicken free option … Continue reading
Ever had a small piece of leftover steak that just wasn’t quite enough to make a full meal again? Or, if you’re like me, you don’t always find that steak reheats so well, and it can easily get overcooked in the process…raise your hand if you love rubber steak…anyone?? Well, when I find myself in … Continue reading
I don’t know about you, but I have the tendency to forget half of what’s in my pantry because it gets buried by all the other stuff that finds its way onto the shelves. Some packaging just isn’t practical…or takes up too much space. There are ways you can make your pantry work better for … Continue reading
Down by the Ash Tree 