What were the most-read posts in 2025? I decided to break it down this year into three categories: Gardening, Recipes, and Tin Foil Hat Posts. Each category has the top 10 posts that were read this year. Gardening: Growing Garlic In Zone 8b Why Do Bell Peppers Have Babies Inside? My Favorite Herbs For Grow… Continue reading Favorite Posts of 2025
Category: Recipes
Herbed Dinner Rolls
Want to try making handmade rolls for the holidays this coming week? This recipe I have been making for many years. These herbed rolls are easy to make and don't require extensive baking knowledge. And if you have someone at the table who doesn't like flavored rolls, brush with the egg wash, and don't sprinkle… Continue reading Herbed Dinner Rolls
Great Depression Recipes: Poor Man’s Fruitcake
Let's visit a recipe that makes me think of Yum Yum Cake, another Great Depression era recipe (also known as War Cake - see here for my sugar-free version). I saw the recipe on a page about historical recipes, and that's where my mind immediately went. The amount of batter was quite a lot, and… Continue reading Great Depression Recipes: Poor Man’s Fruitcake
Cutout Gingerbread Cookies
Kirk got me thinking about making rolled-out/cut-out cookies for the holidays. I was thinking sugar cookies, but then I thought about it, and gingerbread sounded great. More holiday inspired on a cold West Virginia morning. It snowed overnight this weekend, and everything is white outside till the polar vortex finally lets go this week. These… Continue reading Cutout Gingerbread Cookies
Pea Dip
It sounds unexciting to call it pea dip, but this simple dip is intensely flavored. It would also make an excellent spread on crusty bread to start a sandwich with. It has the thickness of guacamole. High in protein and fiber, with a brightness of spring. Tip: To thaw peas, measure them and leave them… Continue reading Pea Dip