My sister-in-law Karol and her husband Joe invited us to their Eden Valley property to pick olives. Even though I have been married to my Greek husband Phil, for over …

Calendulas are those beautiful big orange or yellow, daisy-like flowers often mistaken for marigolds. They are not marigolds but belong to the same family: Sunflowers! Calendula belong to their own …

As soon as Winter arrives, I am so happy to be making my delicious hearty soups again. This one was a huge hit served with Danish fetta on top and …

Basil is a versatile and tasty herb which anyone can grow at home. If you put it near your front door everyone will be greeted with a fresh waft of …

Over-coming psychological barriers to painting Inspiration is the first step in over-coming any blocks you may have about starting a painting. Start your own folder of inspiration. It may be …

If you want to make your own pasties, you will not be disappointed with these yummy parcels. Made very simply with vegetables and cheese, each one is huge and a …