Grilled Peaches
Following up on Geri’s article on the fun time and delicious food that we had at the local Peach Festival, I want to share this recipe for Grilled Peaches with Vanilla. They’re perfect for a summer cook-out.
We love to grill all year round, but especially in the summer. This delicious recipe is easy to make, healthy, and sure to please.
Let Go of Your Treasures
The older I get the less important “things” mean to me. Don’t get me wrong, I still love to shop for something pretty. But in this day and time feeling secure is much more important to me than buying something new or hanging on to something I no longer need. Today, I find that I get much more pleasure out of a credit card that is finally paid off and cut up. Living with less means less debt. We need the basics, not the best!
Lower Your Salt Intake
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Americans are consuming far more salt than the recommended daily amount. “Consuming too much sodium can lead to heart disease and stroke, which are the No. 1 and No. 3 killers of both men and women in the United States every year.”
Scrambled Microwaved Eggs
Yes, you can make scrambled eggs in the microwave! This is a great technique for a working woman like myself who’s usually rushing out the door, a college dorm dweller, or anyone that doesn’t want to dirty a pan. I also keep a carton of eggs at work so I can eat a healthy scrambled egg snack. And they’re delicious.
Decoupage Paper
This easy craft project is useful and a beautiful addition to hold your photos and such on your refrigerator. You will need the following:
Prune Shrubs Properly
While working in the garden this weekend, I noticed at least four of my older shrubs are in dire need of pruning. They’re large and overgrown, and only seem to leaf out on the outside of the bush.
We’ve all seen neighbors and even gardeners take a hedge saw to a shrub, lopping off the top and sides. This technique works for a year, maybe two, before the shrub begins to look like mine.
Below is a summary of when to prune your shrubs and the best techniques to do so.
Don't Forget the Ice Cream
Last year was my first trip to our local Peach Festival. I had no idea what I had been missing. It was hot summer day, but well worth the trip. I made the trip with two dear friends and the three of us split a large crate of the best peaches I have ever eaten.
Among the booths filled with jewelry, art and food were booths filled with peach pies, peach smoothies, and peach cobblers. We tried the peach smoothie—best I have ever had! So we went back to find out how they made theirs. They added peaches, peach yogurt, peach juice and ice. No measurements were given, so you can make it as thick or thin as you like.
