I was putting together some invitations recently, and they were lovely but they needed a little something. They were 5 x 7 letterpress on a beautiful thick card stock and needed some whimsy. I began looking at papers online, and wow it was an amazing rabbit hole to go down. There were so many that…
It's amazing how hard it can seem sometimes to keep your plants happy. It depends so much on watering, from when you water, how much, how often, and even what soil type you have! So I thought I'd put together this little primer for you on the art of watering plants to keep you ahead…
A handful of edible flowers sprinkled over a summer salad is a sensory experience. Tossed into a cocktail, it elevates a summer evening. On a creamy panna cotta, it is pure magic. So don’t neglect to plant flowers in your garden this year—just make sure they are edible ones! Here are some beauties to consider,…
Fresh herbs absolutely transform any dish. Even a humdrum frozen meal can be made into something worthwhile with a scattering of fresh herbs on top. And there is something about picking your morning brew for tea fresh from the windowsill that sets a good tempo for the day. They will also add vibrancy to very…
A raised bed is simply a mound of well-prepared soil, ready for planting, that is raised above the ground. Raised beds are especially useful when the garden soil is not ideal. You can even add a raised bed where there was no soil to begin with, on a patio or driveway where the beds can…
I'm excited to announce my next Adventure Getaway in partnership with the The Montana Land Reliance, a conservation organization working to permanently protect agricultural lands, fish and wildlife habitat, and open space. It is the largest state-based land trust in the country, and has protected over 1,000,000 acres in Montana since 1978. This is a…
One of my 2018 Adventure Getaways is in New Orleans, so I thought it was time to share some of the Unexpected Things to Do in New Orleans for when you come on this trip with me!For as long as I have been alive, my memories have been defined by what I ate during those experiences. I…
Deciding what you should plant in your garden this year can be daunting, there are so many splendid options. The key to choosing your plants is to make a gardening plan that inspires you and to keep to that plan when you march off to the gardening store. Every plant can be alluring when you…
**5/23/18 UPDATE** After the merger of Discovery and Scripps in April, our show executives were replaced and the new Travel Channel executives informed us they would not be pursuing food related programming. Our show will now air on their sister network Destination America on Saturday, June 23rd at 10pm EST / 9pm CT. PLEASE TUNE…