5 Things to Do with Christmas Cactus in September for More Blooms

Things to do with Christmas Cactus in September 1. Reduce Watering Christmas cacti require a period of rest—where they slow down growth and metabolic activities—to initiate flowering. By slowing growth, they conserve energy and resources, which they can use to produce flowers. Reducing the amount of water your Schlumbergera receives from late September to October drives it … Read more

This recipe is even better than the restaurant version, my hubby loves it.

This Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken is an incredibly easy way to enjoy the classic take-out favorite with minimal effort. By browning the chicken first and letting the slow cooker handle the rest, you get tender, flavorful chicken pieces coated in a rich, sweet, and tangy sauce with a hint of heat. Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken Ingredients: … Read more

6 grandmother’s remedies to eliminate mealybugs that are ravaging your plants

Mealybugs can be a gardener’s nightmare, leaving cottony clumps on your beloved plants that many might mistake for a harmless fungus. These pests, however, pose a serious threat to plant health. If you’ve spotted these pests on your plants, here are time-tested, natural remedies to help control and eliminate mealybugs effectively. Identifying Mealybug Infestations Mealybugs … Read more

Sandwich Spread Recipe

This homemade sandwich spread recipe is tangy, creamy and crunchy, with all the retro delight of the original. Enjoy this traditional treat on a traditional or open sandwich, or use it as a dip. This homemade sandwich spread is every bit as good and comes with all the usual benefits of making your own. It’s … Read more

Southern Chocolate Cobbler

If you love molten lava  cakes, then you are going to flip your wig over chocolate cobbler! Not only is it pretty much fail-proof, but it’s casual enough to serve after a weekday dinner and decadent enough for special occasions. Ingredients FOR THE BATTER: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 tablespoons unsweetened … Read more

Cinna-bun Cake

My Mom makes the best  cinnamon buns.  I don’t make cinnamon buns…I’ve been craving Mom’s cinnamon buns, but they’ve been away.  So I had to improvise.  Enter  Cinnamon Bun  Cake, or as our two year old calls it, Cinabun Cake. Ingredients Base: 3 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 cups milk … Read more

Beef and Cheese Chimichanga

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 12 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed. 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies. 1 can (4 ounces) chopped jalapeno … Read more

GARLIC PARMESAN ROASTED POTATOES

Ingredients 3 pounds red potatoes, halved 2 tablespoons olive oil 5 cloves minced garlic 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/3 c grated-Parmesan-cheese Kosher salt & freshly black-pepper, to flavor 2 tsp un-salted  butter 2 tsp chop parsley-leaves How Yo Make It SEE NEXT TOO PAGE

SLOW COOKER CUBE STEAKS WITH GRAVY

Today I am sharing a quick and easy cube steak recipe for the slow cooker – a delicious meal to pop in the cooker when you are looking for some down home comfort food and are pressed for time. Slow Cooker Cube Steak & Gravy! Easy to adapt, a meal the whole family will love. … Read more