...tlers traditionally hung herbs in the kitchen or attic. To hang dry herbs, simply tie 4-6 sprigs of herbs together in a bundle with kitchen twine or a rubber band. As the herbs dry, they will shrink so use something that will be easy to tighten. Hanging works well for herbs that do not have a high moisture content like dill, thyme, sage, parsley, marjoram, cilantro, and rosemary. Then insert the herbs in a brown paper bag, poke a few wholes in the...
...o in the compost on occasion, but again, not too much or it simply won’t decompose completely. In the autumn, the fallen leaves will provide the final top layer before winter sets in and it‘s too cold for the process to work. There is very little that can’t go in the compost. Eggshells might work in warmer climates; here, they still look like eggshells months later. I use them to fertilize my tomato plants instead. Meat, dairy, and seafood are not...
...the topping onto your muffins and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. While your muffins are cooking combine the 1/2 cup sugar with the lemon juice in a small saucepan. Heat until the sugar is dissolved. Drizzle over your warm muffins. Recipe only slightly adapted from Taste of Home These muffins are one of my favorite ways to use up fresh summer produce. The smell that fills your home while these are in the oven is simply am...
...or organizers can really clear up a lot of space. Don’t clutter all of you compartments with empty CD cases. A CD visor organizer can hold all of them and create that easy-to-find and put-away-place that is perfect while driving. They often come with other storage pockets that you can use for tissues or sunglasses. A garbage is a must! You can keep a small bag hanging from your glove box or other area or keep a small garbage can in the passenger s...
Being a mom is the toughest job, and one that comes with around the clock commitments. As a result, sometimes mom may struggle to find a moment in the day to take for herself. In fact, many mothers may feel guilty for taking a quiet break for a soothing cup of tea or simply sitting outside and forgetting their cares for a moment or two. Do you make “me-time” a priority? DOLE Strawberry Dippers are this summer’s newest “me-time” indulgence for mom...
