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Category Archives: Gardening

Exotic Red Beet Salad – Recipe

Even if you have never been a big fan of red beets, I highly recommend this recipe, and I am sure you will LOVE it.

I had this salad at my friend’s house and loved it much more than the regular red beet vinaigrette we prepare at Easter, hence it became my favorite way to use red beets in a salad.

Refreshing Tomato Salad – Recipe

Meatless dishes are a welcome change to our family’s daily routine of meat based meals.
Today I will post one of the tomato salads my mom used to prepare, which brings back many childhood memories.

Cucumber salad

I have just picked some fresh cucumbers from my garden…..they are so fresh and tender you can eat them with the peel on, unlike the ones you purchase at your grocer (no wax coating on these babies….).  

Cucumbers may be used in various ways: in tossed salads, tea sandwiches, sliced and served plain or with a dip, in numerous appetizers,  etc.  I love my cucumbers dressed with sour cream or vinaigrette style.

Happy Valentine’s Day -Know Your Roses

It is a well known expression that “Diamonds are girl’s best friend”, but I think roses also fall in the same category.

If you are thinking of buying roses, Red seems to be the most popular color for Valentine’s Day, however for other occasions you may want to select your roses in a different color.

Today I will help you expand your horizons about the different colors of roses and their symbolism, so next time you are shopping for these beauties, you will feel more confident with your selection.