
Pants on Fire!
I’m a bit angry today and letting it out on page.

Seventies Seven Layer Salad
Some recipes are worth resurrecting and making on repeat!

A Thirsty Land
Worldwide, we are collectively trying to survive extreme weather patterns. Here in Central Texas, not only have we experienced the hottest and driest July on record with no rain and 103 degree average high temperatures, but we also are under severe watering restrictions.Day after endless day, I’m suffocating physically and emotionally. Will this ever end?!?

Homemade Weed Killer
If you follow my gardening tips every other Friday, you know that I’m an advocate of prying out and pulling up weeds by hand, and I’ve promoted specific tools to get the job done efficiently.

Unmentionables
We didn’t have a clothes dryer growing up. I didn’t know anybody who did!

Lemon Zest Cookies
When I think of summer, I gravitate towards tart, lemony flavors. whether in savory or sweet dishes.

I’m Obsessed with my Grandchildren
The all-consuming love for my grandchildren never “grows up!” They mature in the blink of an eye, yet their tenacious grip on my heart persists incrementally.

Transformation
One good thing that has come out of our pandemic lockdown is that many more people have discovered gardening since they’ve been forced to slow down and stay home.

A Simple Hug
I’ve missed hugs during this pandemic. Elbow bumps just don’t cut it for me.

No Bake Lemon Divine
This no-bake layered dessert is just right for a long, hot, summer evening.