Freezing Basil, Photo of Cuties

Ever wonder if you can freeze basil? You sure can. Here's my first harvest, three big, beautiful, aromatic plants. I'll tell you how to successfully freeze your basil so it won't turn black. And speaking of black, there's a picture of two of the three "Cuties" down there at the bottom of this post. :-)

Training Brody, Cucumbers in Sour Cream

What a happy morning, out in the fresh air with dogs and friends at the beautiful Swift Creek Kennel in Rembert, SC!

There's nothing so good for the inside of a man 

as the outside of a horse. ~ Ronald Reagan

Horses at Swift Creek Kennel

With love from me to you...
GG

A Quick & Easy Knitting Project & the Farm Peacock

Little thoughtful gifts from the heart remind your friends how much you love them. After one of my cross-country moves, I was pregnant and exhausted as my toddler and I unpacked boxes. I came close to tears when I found that my friend and old neighbor had tucked one of her hand-knitted dishcloths into the top of a box filled with pots and pans. I felt the warmth and comfort of her hug across the miles.

The Front Door Peacock

Front Door Peacock

Can you believe that I just took this picture looking through the glass on my front door? I had just