Embracing the Simple Life... Body & Soul
Ahhh…spring! I eagerly await this time of year when new life bursts forth and I can spend more time outside. This is the time to plant your garden here in the Piedmont of NC. My grandfather always said to wait until May 1 to plant but I do believe our weather patterns have changed and that, for the first time ever, I am going to plant earlier this year. We shall see how it goes…stay tuned!
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Ratatouille Stuffed Peppers Tess Hutchens (Original recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray) Yield: 6 servings Ingredients About ½ C EVOO and/or coconut oil 2 T butter 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 C grated Parmigiano-Reggiano ¼ C fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped 7 medium red and orange bell peppers (pick square-ish/rectangular shaped ones for better plate […]
Well…finally! A beautiful spring-like day and I was chomping at the bit to get outside and get started doing something…anything in my little garden on the front lawn!It really was the perfect day for planting my Yukon Gold and Red Pontiac potatoes – weather-wise AND Mr. Almanac-wise. Yep, Mr. Almanac said it was a good day to […]
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