Archive for June, 2012

Jun 24 2012

Thinking About Another Diet? Think Again

For those of you have made multiple attempts at weight loss, following the latest diet craze is hard to resist .  After all, even though other diets have failed, you may think the latest new diet might finally be “the one that works.” Over the years I have met so people looking for the elusive […]

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Jun 17 2012

Fresh Herbs in Small Spaces

The small garden in my yard has just enough space for the vegetables I grow each year: tomatoes, squash, peppers, etc., so I’ve never been able to have an herb garden.  When a recipe calls for a fresh herb, I usually don’t have it, and buying fresh herbs at the store can be a bit […]

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Jun 07 2012

5 Minute Ideas for Sugar Snap Peas

Since I was lucky enough to get an early start planting my sugar snap peas this season, they are ready  ahead of schedule! So now, each day when I go out to the garden, there’s a plentiful amount ready to pick!  Now is a good time to look for these in your farmer’s markets or […]

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Jun 01 2012

Buy Local or Grow Your Own

I usually try to write a short blog post every week or so, but lately I’ve been busy.  With the early spring and unusually warm weather here in the Hudson Valley, I’ve been spending my time getting my small garden going.  I must say that my efforts have been very worthwhile, because so far I […]

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