The Benefits of Water Fountains

The Benefits of Water Fountains

Decorating Ideas From Our Gift Gallery HOME & GARDEN TIPS and TRICKS Water fountains have become very popular over the last decade and besides being whimsical and beautiful people are realizing the many benefits a fountain can have.  Stress Relief & Relaxation Everyone has a little stress in their life and could use some stress relief and relaxation at the end of a hard day.  With its soothing sounds of flowing water your...

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Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic

Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic

Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times “This is a family favorite that is put into every cookbook for my kids when they move out and get married. It is a beautiful dish with many colors and full of flavor. Warning, it is addictive.” Ingredients 6 slices bacon, chopped 1 large onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large head cabbage, cored and sliced 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion...

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Mashed Cauliflower with Parmesan

Mashed Cauliflower with Parmesan

Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times This recipe is so creamy and delicious.  It’s a great way to get the kids to eat their veggies.  They will gobble this one up! Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower (about 2-1/2 pounds), broken into florets 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half cream 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon pepper Minced fresh parsley, optional Instructions Place 1 in....

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Roasted Asparagus

Roasted Asparagus

Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times Easy and delicious.  Paired with a nice steak this makes a great romantic dinner. Ingredients 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks) 4 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 pinches of cayenne pepper 2 pounds fresh asparagus Olive oil Instructions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Melt the butter in a...

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Basil: Sow and Grow Guide

Basil: Sow and Grow Guide

Basil is one of the most loved herbs all over the world! FOR THE LOVE OF GARDENING There’s a reason basil is so popular-it’s delicious! There are many known species of basil, but Ocimum basilicum, also known as Sweet Basil or Genovese Basil, is the most commonly grown. Basils are enjoyed for their rich, spicy flavor with a trace of mint, clove, and even licorice depending on the cultivar. Basil is also thought to have many...

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