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Category: Kitchen/Patio Garden

Hit the Refresh Button with Moroccan-Style Mint Tea!

August 22, 2025August 21, 2025Leave a comment

A few years ago my daughter Eve and I were fortunate enough to be able to travel to Spain and Portugal and have in our itinerary an added excursion by ferry to Morocco. To this day I can still envision the tea house in Tangier where we sat at a low table sipping hot sweet … Continue reading Hit the Refresh Button with Moroccan-Style Mint Tea!

Be Careful What You Think

March 28, 2025March 26, 2025Leave a comment

On a recent trip to my near-by grocery store, I saw pots of pansies in a multitude of rich colors. Bold gold. Pale yellow. Sky blue. Royal purple. The name “Pansy” means a thought which engages our mind. That reminds me of an old saying, “Pretty is as pretty does.” I take this to mean … Continue reading Be Careful What You Think

The Importance of Kindness

July 19, 2024July 22, 2024Leave a comment

As I view my patio garden this morning, I'm reflecting on two 19th century American writers who spoke about the importance of the kindness we extend to those around us and the far-reaching effects of this kindness. Take Care of Your GardenKind hearts are the gardens,Kind thoughts are the roots,Kind words are the flowers,Kind deeds … Continue reading The Importance of Kindness

Nonny, How does your Garden Grow?

July 12, 2024July 22, 20242 Comments

Photos of my kitchen garden July 11, 2024...

Hit the Refresh Button with Moroccan-Style Mint Tea!

April 19, 2024August 21, 2025Leave a comment

A few years ago my daughter Eve and I were fortunate enough to be able to travel to Spain and Portugal and have in our itinerary an added excursion by ferry to Morocco. To this day I can still envision the tea house in Tangier where we sat at a low table sipping hot sweet … Continue reading Hit the Refresh Button with Moroccan-Style Mint Tea!

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