Peppermint Lip Balm | Tomato and Olive Relish

Peppermint Lip Balm | Tomato and Olive Relish | Dried Gourds and more

Published: Mon, 09/12/16

This flavorful natural homemade lip balm will protect your lips from the elements while leaving them soft and supple. read more

Health Talk

Q: Do vegetarian meals need to include foods with complementary protein?

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Just The Facts Ma'am

Real diamonds can be made from peanut butter!

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Stretching The Garden Season

When the days begin to shorten, do you ever wish there was a way to squeeze just a bit more out of the summer? After all, the tomatoes & peppers were just starting to produce and the summer salads never tasted so good.

A combination of biology and simple technology can keep your kitchen stocked with fresh food throughout the winter. The key is to plan in advance and provide a bit of extra protection for your plants.

How to Make Dried Gourds

Dried gourds are very desirable in the crafting community. Dried gourds have been used to make bird houses, bird feeders, utensils, musical instruments, and various other forms of art mediums.

Summer Tomato and Olive Relish

Spice up your late-summer dishes with an easy homemade relish. This one packs a colorful variety of produce with vine-ripe tomatoes, sweet onion, and savory Kalamata olives. Kick the mild Mediterranean flavor up a notch with a few dashes of chili sauce. Serve over fresh fish or chicken, or use as a healthy spread on sandwiches.