The Ad-Libbers Guide to Desserts

Not too long ago I had some friends over for dinner, and made a spur-of-the moment apple crisp, using what I had on hand:  local apples (hey, it’s Washington state),…

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Soup and More from Thanksgiving Leftovers

You surely have some leftovers from your Turkey Day feast. Would you like some new ideas on creative ways to use them? Let’s see what you have to work with….

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Flower Arrangements When Flowers Are Few

Earlier this month two friends and I put on a special Soup Night in my home. It was a fundraiser for a local nonprofit that supports people living with AIDS…

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October in My Garden

Lots of things are winding down, but three plants are still spectacular, and I wanted to share them with you. Beautyberry is the most perfectly named garden plant I can…

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