amaryllis
Where to Get a Great Peppermint Mocha
It’s the day beforeThanksgiving and I haven’t baked or cooked a thing. But I managed to do some errands in downtown Fredericksburg (VA) and decided to stop at Mocha Mo’s Cafe for the first time. It’s located about a block from the train station, so I’m guessing that’s where most of their business is generated…
Cranberries
Cranberries are one of Nature’s many gifts. The plants seem never to die, the gorgeous red fruit can be eaten in many forms, and they provide many health benefits. Traditional with Thanksgiving dinner as a jellied sauce, cranberries can be eaten fresh, frozen, dried, or even juiced. They appear in both savory and sweet dishes,…
Our Sister Sites
Sister Sites Virginia (VA) Bellydance – online directory for finding belly dance performers, teachers, and workshops in Virginia (site coming soon!) Kiyaana Bellydance – professional belly dance performer and teacher in Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Spotsylvania, Virginia (VA) Bellydance Downloads – find great music to inspire your dancing! Arts in the ‘Burg – guide for the…
Healthy Immune System = Healthy You!
Newspapers and magazines, in print and online, are currently full of articles about how to stay healthy during what we think of as cold and flu season. While I find it strange that there is a time of year assigned to these viruses (because of kids in school? people not getting enough fresh air?) I’m…
Savoring Sage
Sage makes its annual appearance in the kitchen as Thanksgiving arrives. Classic stuffing (or dressing ) draws upon this herb for wonderful flavor and aroma. Sage is so much more than the dried herb that we use on Turkey Day. It is an aromatic easy-to-grow shrub that is valued for decoration, culinary uses, and medicinal…
Placemat Purse
As seasons change, so do accessories. You may choose to invest in a quality leather handbag for fall and winter, but you can still add some fun to your wardrobe. Make this quick and easy placemat purse for a colorful and casual handbag option. Look for holiday themed placemats for to make fun gifts for…
Beauteous Amaryllis
"You, Tityrus, stretched in shade, teach forests to echo the beauteous Amaryllis." – from the First Eclogue of Vergil, Ancient Roman Poet ‘Tis the season for growing amaryllis, which means "sparkling". Originating in the Andes Mountains in Chile and Peru, the amaryllis was first discovered in 1828 by a physician from Leipzig on a plant…
The Power of Vinegar
Yesterday I was doing some detailed cleaning in the kitchen and got out the big jug of vinegar. Sometimes I forget how useful it is! Recently our Breville "Cafe Roma" Espresso machine had been acting up, seeming to lack power. Vinegar to the rescue! I filled the water reservoir halfway with equal parts water and…