Basil takes the sting away

Basil is one of my favorite herbs of all time. Have you ever been to a really good Italian restaurant where they use fresh basil? Magnifico! If you want the name of a fabulous Italian restaurant in Utah County, ask away. Anyway, because of my love affair with basil, I...

Interview with J Scott Savage

OK, A big, huge apology to J Scott Savage, Author of Farworld: Water Keep for not getting these posted sooner. My bad. These are the questions I asked him about his books and writing and he returned with some great answers. Check at the bottom of the post for the...

Book Review: Room for Two

I don’t think I knew what to expect when I picked up Room for Two by Abel Keogh. I knew the basic storyline–that it was the story of his experiences when his pregnant wife committed suicide, how he dealt with his loss, and getting back into dating again....

Brightening things up for less

Summer heat has been pounding down on us for months now and the school season is drawing near. Garden centers are starting to feel the heat as well. As the summer hurries by, most places that sell plants have begun slashing prices. Now is the time to pick up a few...

Farmer’s Markets: Keeping it Fresh

It’s that time of year again, the heat has been sizzling most of the northern hemisphere for a good long time, and farmer’s markets are springing up all over. This summertime event happens in cities across the country, as well as many other areas around the world. You...

Oregano: Not Just for Pizza

Some years ago one of my family members was told to take oregano for a health problem. I remember thinking what a strange idea that was—Oregano? You mean that Italian seasoning? When I had planted this versatile herb in my garden I had no intentions of using it...