The Mystery

I've been curious, forever, about that big fish the Muskie.  Tall tales I have heard thru the years of this large fish lurking in the waters near my home has intrigued me.

Living near the shore of Lake St. Clair in Michigan where this smaller lake joins two o...

I grabbed a scissors and headed out of the door wall.  Clematis, Peony, and Salvia are ready for the first arrangement of the YEAR!

But, I am so impatient.  It is only the beginning of June and I want my cutting garden to hurry up so I have an endless selection of flowe...

OHHHHH booouuuy!  Am I ever having fun.  The perennial garden is producing the most beautiful flowers and greenery already and it's not even summer yet.  My Dahlias are blooming very early.  Probably because I grew them in the house prior to putting them out...

You won't be able to resist this apple pie!  You will wish you had baked more than one!

I have compiled over the years all sorts of pointers from some of the best pie bakers ever.  My mom, my Grandma, and, I even had a bake off with a friend who created a very yummy app...

Another cold and rainy day here in Michigan.  It's been the coldest spring season I can ever remember. 

Well, at least it's not snowing..........yet.  

I have never been the kind of person who gets bored easily.  I always have something on my mind that I am wai...

into a bowl of freshly made Roasted Garlic Hummus.  No additives or preservatives.  Just an easy go to snack or simple dinner on a busy evening.

Years ago a friend of mine taught me just how easy it is to make.  The important tool is a food processor.  I bough...

My enormous passion for flowers describes me to a T.  If it were my choice I would paint them on every wall in my home.   Fill every vase in the house.  And, douse myself with flowery perfume every day.

I can't get enough, I can't see enough, I can't...

The very best Bran Muffin ever!  If you want to add fiber to your diet, this is the recipe for you.  Muffins are just the perfect take anywhere food.  This recipe includes ground flax seed and bran cereal.  2 grams of fiber in each muffin! 

Fast and...

HMMMM, This Flower Gift Box is the answer!

So, you can't quite figure out what gift to give MOM this year for Mother's Day? 

Well, I have the gift that will really tickle her fancy.

I have put together a flower gift box that uses those wonderful color...

Growing up I remember how wonderful our neighborhood was.  Great memories of living there on Elmite Street.

Yes, that was the name of our street.  E…L…M…I..T..E.  Where did they ever come up with that name.  Why not just Elm Street?  I guess someone thought it would be...