Continuing my lessons learned over the years with my peach tree in my backyard; this year I was ahead of the game! Ref: “Other ways to reap the fruits of labor. – A Peach story” ; “Protecting your fruit trees … read more
Requirements: Tree trunks, wood plank, Drill, outdoor screws, screw driver, spirit level/bubble level, measuring tape and creativity. Experience- Priceless family fun with feeling of creation and accomplishment 😉 The story of the garden bench started when we got our trees … read more
Is coca-cola recycling cola! Well, this is what the audio copy in the commercial says: “If you have had a coke in the last 40 years, you have played a part in one of the largest beverage recycling efforts in the … read more
Defination : ter•rar•i•um Show Spelled [tuh-rair-ee-uh m] A glass container, chiefly or wholly enclosed, for growing and displaying plants. A glass container, often a globe, in which plants are grown. [New Latin, from Latin terra – earth] Every spring my enthusiasm … read more
“If I had to mention a fruit that descended from paradise, I would say this is it, because paradisiacal fruits do not have pits” quotes like this and references of the fig leaf being the cover of Adam and Eve prove … read more
I am an avid believer in the inherent benefits of different types of foods. Be it spices, herbs, or honey. Each of these add more than a flavor and taste, they also heal! Honey is a yummy sweetener composed of … read more
Botanical name: Curcuma longaIndian name: HaldiFamily: Zingiberaceae Turmeric, also known as haldi, is one of the most treasured spices in Indian Cuisine and traditional medicine. Its vibrant golden yellow color and earthy flavor have made it a staple condiment and coloring agent in … read more
Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco along the Central Coast of California, San Luis Obispo (pronounced san lewis obispo, or “SLO” for short), is the geographic and figurative heart of California. Recently named the “Happiest Place in the USA” by … read more
It’s like heaven, when you take a bite of the crispy and fluffy deep fried square piece of dough covered with abundance of powdered sugar 😉 This is the Beignet. And this taste of heaven is only experienced at café du … read more
Hawaiian passion for snow is for snow cones or shaved ice. We have heard of the Obama’s eating snow cones on their Hawaiian vacation trips, but didn’t realize how popular they were in this island till we saw that snow … read more