Category Archives: Hearth and Home

Today I make Pomanders

Posted on 2011/12/03 by Gabi

Today I am making pomanders. Do you remember them from childhood? They always make the house smell like Christmas memories to me. Just get some oranges and whole cloves and push the pointed end of the clove into the orange’s … Continue reading →

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Here Comes the Sun and the Son!

Posted on 2009/01/20 by Gabi

I am so happy today- I know I’ve been off of the blog for a while more on that later- but today I just wanted to write and say how happy I am to be an American and how much … Continue reading →

Posted in Hearth and Home, raves | 7 Comments

The Garden Moves Toward Autumn

Posted on 2008/09/22 by Gabi

The garden is still going strong as we head towards Autumn. We are still harvesting tomatoes, zucchini and herbs while the blackberries and grapes ripen. Some plants, such as the garlic chives are just blossoming and there are new blossoms on … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Overhaul Project, Gardening, Hearth and Home, Home Projects | 5 Comments

Ukrainian Cherry Bars (Chereshnyanyk)

Posted on 2008/08/26 by Gabi

  I’ve written a bit about my Mum’s side of the family (the mostly English-Scottish by way of the South tradition), but I’ve also been exploring another part of my heritage. My Dad’s Mom (Grandma Christine) was born in Canada … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Cookies, Desserts, Hearth and Home, Recipes, tea treats, Uncategorized | 5 Comments