When we adopted Lulu in 2012, many people close to me were shocked. You see I never liked dogs. In fact at one point in my life not very long ago – I hated them. In fact I never wanted a dog. My distaste for dogs stemmed from a few bad experiences with larger ones … Read more
Do you know a home gardener, someone who appreciates organic food or who wants to save money? Home canning is a wonderful hobby that supports all of these interests. That friend or family member would appreciate home canning gifts, which are actually quite affordable too. Home canning gifts do not need to wait until a … Read more
Whenever I travel for business or pleasure, it’s an adjustment in many ways, including with diet. Fortunately, over the years I have started to form a bit of routine and at least plan my meals in advance. I try to follow how I eat at home as best I can while out of town. Even … Read more
Today I’m sharing a quick and easy breakfast recipe that I first started making many years ago. This sandwich covers several food groups and will provide a good balance of protein, carbohydrates and fats in a meal. I’m sharing a recipe for bacon egg cheese sandwich. This recipe does include meat but I will also … Read more
You know a recipe is a keeper when you’ve been making it for more than 10 years. That’s how long I’ve had this Runners Pasta Recipe in my recipe box. It’s perfect for a Meatless Monday Meal or any day of the week. You do not have to be a runner to eat this meal … Read more
Well we had a little scare when my dog ate bread dough. It was sourdough bread dough. For years I made homemade sourdough bread on a weekly basis. Here are the details of exactly what happened leading up to when my dog ate bread dough, how it happened and how my dog recovered. The incident involved Lulu, … Read more
I had been making my own pizza dough for several years already. It was about time I stepped up my game and make a sourdough starter day by day and learn how to make sourdough starter from scratch so that I could make homemade sourdough bread and other sourdough products. Sourdough starter can be made … Read more
What’s the best way to clean your yoga mat? As someone who has practiced yoga regularly for more than a decade the importance of yoga mat cleaning is vital. One method is a brief cleaning after use, such as I will share in this Jo-Sha Wipes Review. Yoga mat wipes can be used after each … Read more
Many Polish foods are popular among people from all backgrounds. You might enjoy traditional Polish foods, such as pierogi, and not even realize their origin. Pierogi is probably the most popular Polish food enjoyed today in America. Today I’m sharing some additional foods from Poland that I have enjoyed or made over the years. If … Read more