Last week I mentioned I was attending a media event at the North Carolina State Fair and I was all set to write all about it and share with you my experiences but then a darn migraine hit and folks that migraine took me down for 6 days I did everything I usually do but there was no breaking this one. So I had to regroup and so this week is going to be all about the fair and I will be sharing not only my trip to the fair this week but also the media day event but as always you know I always like Continue Reading
Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Mushroom Sliders
Every mouthful of these tasty little beef sliders is so delicious you won’t even miss the bun. Finely minced garlic and onion impart juiciness and flavor to otherwise basic ground beef, while bacon, mushrooms, and sautéed mushrooms make every bite something to savor. Tip: If you aren’t closely watching your carb count or avoiding added sugar in your recipes, you can add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce to the beef mixture before cooking for even more flavor. Prep time: 10 minutesCook Continue Reading
Books About Flowers
Since I took you to a flower farm yesterday, I thought it would be appropriate to share some books about flowers and flower farming. Books are a great way to get information about farming flowers. There are also books that talk about the different types of flowers, seeds, and what flowers do in the wild. Humans have always been fascinated by plants and flowers in particular. This is why there are so many books written on the topic. Books provide information about where different plants Continue Reading
The Never Ending Flower Farm – A Timeless American Dream
When we planned our trips to the mountains I thought we would just be going to visit a few shops and travel the Blue Ridge Parkway, ( which we did do one of the two- no shops but did drive part of the Blue Ridge.) But about a week before we were going, I was given the opportunity to turn it into a work trip by working with the people from the Visit NC Farms app. I was very excited when I found out that I go to choose where I wanted to visit. Of course, since flowers are my love language, Continue Reading
Broiled Angel Food Cake with Maple Whipped Cream
I added this recipe because of the maple syrup - I hope to one day to visit a maple syrup farm. This week, however, I am going to media day at the North Carolina State Fair. And you know one thing about fairs is that they love to fry their foods. Deep-fried oreos anyone? I know these aren't deep-fried oreos but Angel Food Cake that is broiled is the next best thing. Once you’ve tried broiled angel food cake, there is a good chance you’ll never want it any other way. With a crisp, Continue Reading