This spring I received an e-mail from my cousin and his wife with news that their favorite duck had hatched 13 eggs. She is small and was barely able to cover all those eggs. She was really devoted to her unhatched babies. Leaving only to eat and drink her water. The “dad” a drake was [...]
Mother’s Day at Glen-Ella Springs Inn & Meeting Place 1789 Bear Gap Rd.Clarkesville, GA Looks Really Inviting The Inn has 16 lovely rooms. The perfect choice for that Special Mother in your life. Check out the menu and desserts. You will fall in love all over again just looking at the menu. This is an [...]
At 2,421 feet above sea level there are the most awesome views in the United States. Mount Airy the fictional town of Mayberry is a common name to us because of the beloved Andy Griffith Show. Big and Little Pinnacle where “Scenic Overlook Bed and Breakfast” a popular destination awaits your visit and welcomes you. Alan and Gail [...]
What would spring or summer be without a fresh cool cucumber. An accessory to any sandwich. A salad without a cucumber is just not the same in spring or summer. A refreshing summer cucumber soup is always tasty. My favorite is a tuna sandwiches like my mother makes. So simple, tuna, mayo, onions and fresh bread. A [...]
Thin asparagus is the most desirable and the fatter one are available at the end of the season. Asparagus should be eaten soon after harvest for the best taste. The skin should be smooth and bright green in color. Wrap in a plastic bag and store in the crisper of your refrigerator. Before you cook bend the asparagus until it snaps in [...]
Are you traveling this summer on vacation and really want to bring your dog or cat. There are some really beautiful, cozy comfortable Bed and Breakfasts, beaches, parks, dining and other attractions for you to look into when bringing your “best friend”.. Florida for instance has many B&B/Inn that offer “pet friendly” rooms. Cedar Key [...]
As my dad used to say “April Showers Bring May flowers” Turn the soil in your flower garden because it has been sitting and needs oxygen. Mix in some mulch to enrich the soil. Fertilize and or compost to feed the soil and enriches it. Your perennials (these last two years or more) may need [...]