Sunday evening, the western sky a roiling of clouds. The day began with tentative sun and I ventured out to work in my flower gardens--moving a bit cautiously having spent much of the previous day with a heating pad on my back. Prior to my greenhouse shopping on Thursday I determined there was room for one more clematis along the wonky fence; a fine selection was available and I checked the descriptive details on the tags searching for a shorter growing variety. Most were climbers capable of reaching 6-12 feet, more space than I have left.I brought home 'Alionushka' described as 'non-clinging clematis, has 2-3 inch semi-nodding, rich mauve pink flowers.' It is petite with a mature height of about 3 feet,...
Over the last few years, we’ve all come to appreciate the human connection with our family and community. And you may have started paying more attention to where your food comes from and how it’s grown. We’ll go out on a limb here and assume you’ve heard the term “co-op” before. Or maybe you’ve heard it called a cooperative — they’re one and the same. Co-op growers help bring communities together through collaborative farming and business strategies and often give back to local organizations. The Co-op grower concept helps small scale and family-owned farms secure market access in the competitive grocery retail landscape, as well. We’ll explain what co-op growers are and how they contribute to our society and your...
Semen does not have a reputation for smelling like a bed of roses. There’s no denying that it’s a pretty crucial part of life, as a means to transport sperm to fertilise eggs and make new humans – but sometimes, it doesn’t smell so great. In fact, according to adult store MegaPleasure, one of the most common Google questions related to relationships is: “Why does my husband’s semen smell so bad?” If you’re worried that you’ve smelt a particularly stinky set of penile discharge, there might just be a reason for it. Here’s what you need to know. What is semen supposed to smell like? It’s hard to explain, but you could try sniffing a pear tree found in North America, the...
This easy to make cheesy asparagus quiche is loaded with tender asparagus, eggs and cheese in a flaky pie crust. It’s then oven baked until golden and is perfect for a brunch spread or a vegetarian weeknight meal! Quiche brings back fond memories of my time living in Canada where I would order it oftenContinue Reading**Disclaimer – My article often contains affiliate links. All products are ones I like. If you choose to purchase one of these items through the URL provided, I will get a small commission at no extra cost to you. All proceeds help support the blog.
A new freshness to everything in the market means making dishes to celebrate the season’s leafy greens, sprouting seeds and citrusesIt is as if the light has been let in. The old culinary year has gone, something that doesn’t happen until April in the kitchen, and there is suddenly a freshness to everything in the market – spring greens, sprouting seeds, the first asparagus, radishes and garlic leaves are here.This is a collection of light, simple recipes to celebrate the new season: a wasabi-spiked avocado paste for pan-fried chicken; filo rolls with a refreshing sweet-and-sour filling and a herb cream, and a quick stir-fry of spring greens with a hit of gochujang and coriander. To finish, a startling lemon sorbet...
