Tuesday, May 24th, 2005
Vacation season is almost upon us. With Memorial Day coming up, this weekend is a traditional cookout weekend. Whether you are doing all your cooking outdoors on a campout or just one meal in your backyard, the...
Tuesday, May 17th, 2005
May and strawberries go together like peaches and cream. You just can’t get enough of them. In honor of that situation, this week’s article includes more strawberry recipes. Rhubarb, too is big at this time of year...
Tuesday, May 10th, 2005
A plentiful supply of strawberries hits the market around Mother’s Day each year and along with them, we find plenty of ways to enjoy them. Most of the berries available at this time of the year are...
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2005
So you have been diligent in storing away food and now you have accumulated bottled fruit, dry grains and an assortment of other foods. As last week’s column pointed out, there is wisdom in storing foods, and...
Tuesday, April 26th, 2005
“Ohmigosh, I haven’t been to the grocery store all week and I am not going to get there for a few more days, either. What will we have for supper?” While that scenario can be stressful, it...
Tuesday, April 19th, 2005
If your home is like most, carpet is one of the principal floor coverings. It is warm and soft to walk on, it has good selection in a multitude of colors and it makes a durable surface...
Tuesday, April 12th, 2005
Most of us have a refrigerator to keep foods fresh until we are ready to use them. Many carry the process a step further and own a chest or upright freezer. These are wonderful conveniences. By using...
Tuesday, April 5th, 2005
Hardwood floors have timeless quality to them. In the past, such floors were hard to maintain. Newer finishes have simplified the process, but laminate floors, which imitate the look of hardwood, have become very popular. Laminate floors...
Tuesday, March 29th, 2005
A wood floor adds character to a room. Oak and maple are the most popular hardwoods used in flooring, but ash, beech, birch, cherry, hickory and walnut are other favorites for floors and decorative accents. Solid hardwood...
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2005
Decorating trends tend to come, go, and eventually come back in style. Some trends, however, are classic. They never go completely out of style although they may be more and less popular in different time periods. For...