Reluctant Entertainer

Gardening & Amending the Soil for Raised Beds in the City

My last gardening post was about building raised beds. The reason I’ve decided to write more about gardening here at RE is that I want people to know how...

Canning/Freezing

Gardening and Building Raised Beds in the City

I’m excited to be sharing with you my new Gardening Series. Come back each week as I hope to have regular updates throughout the spring/summer months! I will say...

Recipes

Family Time Takes Effort: Buttermilk Coffee Cake!

One of the things I love about my son coming home from college is that he is so appreciative of my cooking. It helps to have a “plan” of...

Recipes

Gooey Bread Pudding: The Irish Way!

Because we are an Irish Family (well, my husband is), and we love bread pudding, I want to share with you today an amazing, tantalizing Irish recipe from Epicurious.com....

Recipes

Unexpected Guests: Pull out the Frozen Cookie Dough!

The doorbell rings. Friends are standing at the door for a quick visit and you’re standing there feeling “unprepared,” but you want to be hospitable. An easy tip that...