The Covered Bridges (Yes, of that Madison County) Have you ever gone in search of some place from a favorite book or movie? I most assuredly and unabashedly have, and I know I am not alone in looking for a restaurant or book store, simply because someone whose work I admired mentioned a...
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A Blue Crab in a Tree! Over the summer, while house hunting in South Florida, I spotted this little blue crab, in a tree! My first thoughts were of my little dog Merry, who on a trip to the Florida Keys, had been chased out of the ocean, by a very brazen...
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An Act of Faith Today, in an act of faith, I hung up my “Garden” sign, in what I believe, most would consider a patch of weeds, outlined by pieces of granite. My intent was to give little to no attention to the yard, in the new house, until the spring;...
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My Oatmeal Cookies Inspired by Quaker Oats and my Mother A perfect cookie for fall! Ingredients: 1 Cup of Butter Baking oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies is the only time I find a use for margarine. I will often use half butter and half margarine; it does not impact the taste of the...
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Roasted Pork This is my favorite way to prepare pork. Though it takes a bit of time, the results will not disappoint. Use a pork shoulder or picnic roast. You can make this in the oven and it will be quite delicious, but I prefer a low charcoal fire, where it is smoked...
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Hong Kong Orchid When Joan Hayden determined she wanted something, there was no limit to the effort she would put forth, to ensure her desire was met. Thus, when Joan decided we should grow a Hong Kong Orchid tree, as the flowers were beautiful, she procured the seedlings, and I planted them. At the...
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I got the blues thinking of the future, so I left off and made some marmalade. It’s amazing how it cheers one up to shred oranges and scrub the floor. ~ D. H. Lawrence ~ Manasseh Press Incorporated! We are pleased to announce that Manasseh Press has officially become a non-profit corporation; we...
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Blue Hereon I love when a large blue hereon decides to stop by and check out the garden. He knows I have spied him. He will keep his on eye on me. I so wish I had my other camera. Or perhaps some advanced notice that he...
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Amaryllis Gardening offers so many pleasures to the gardener, from harvesting the fruit of your labor and sharing your bounty with loved ones, to giving you a great excuse to spend time outdoors getting your hands dirty! However, one of the things I most enjoy is actually watching a seed, cutting...
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Sautéed Zucchini I think my Mother started making this dish, in Delano, where she grew zucchini, longer than your arm, and twice as big around. It is simple, but delicious and makes a welcomed side dish to almost any meal, or a main course, when served with rice or angel hair pasta...
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