Mirrored Fence
I love this mirrored fence art installation by Alyson Shotz. I know it’s art, but I kind of want it in my yard… [Colossal]
Make Your Own Limoncello
So I did it. I made my own limoncello. And it turned out great. Limoncello, as you probably know, is a sweet lemon liqueur that originated in Italy. It’s an …
Build A Bean Teepee
Here’s a great idea for springtime: Build A Bean Teepee for the kids. What an awesome–and useful–fort. The idea is to tie poles together in a teepee shape and then …
Lemon Cake
Here’s a good, reliable lemon cake. It is somewhat like a pound cake, only lighter, and softer, and more lemon-y. This is a very versatile cake. You can freeze it. …
5 Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds
[Birds As Art] Rather than put up a hummingbird feeder, why not plant some flowers to attract hummingbirds instead? In my yard they come twice a year, once when the …
Cheese Carrots For Easter
Another great Easter appetizer: Cheese Carrots. They are a mix of cheeses shaped into “carrots” and topped with parsley. Serve them with crackers and people will get the idea.
Colorful Deviled Eggs For Easter
Here’s a cute Easter appetizer: Colorful Deviled Eggs. The trick is to soak the whites of the hard-boiled eggs in food coloring.
From Grocery Bag To Easter Basket
I was looking at Easter baskets and thinking how I just don’t need one more useless thing hanging around my house that I will have to store or donate or …
The Income Tax Cocktail
It’s tax day. Boo! No one has ever liked that, even back in the 1920s when they made up The Income Tax Cocktail. This variation on the Bronx Cocktail uses …
How To Roast A Duck
I was trying to take a good picture of this duck, but my battery died, so this is the best I got. Nevertheless, it was perfectly cooked with crispy skin …