Water from near and far judged in Berkeley Springs - herald-mail.com

We attended the annual Berkeley Springs Water Tasting Contest this week-end. Here are winners-Water from near and far judged in Berkeley Springs - herald-mail.com

A Fine Farmhouse: A different kind of week....

Sometimes buying a little something and painting your finger nails is just as good as therapy.....read this post from
A Fine Farmhouse: A different kind of week....: "Just a simple week - I bought a COLORFUL sweater . I mean colorful ! Anyone who knows me - knows this is unusual...as I'm more of an earthy ..."

Taking the Back Roads for Antiques

Take a road trip this week-end and check out my latest blog post.




Taking the Back Roads for Antiques

Flavors Of Italy: Nonna's Pickled Eggplant (Melanzane Sott'olio)

What a great recipe. I have been craving this Italian specialty. It combines my favorite flavors of salt, olive oil and eggplant. Perfect on a nice crusy Italian bread.

Flavors Of Italy: Nonna's Pickled Eggplant (Melanzane Sott'olio)

Berry Homespun Primitives: Waxed Fruit

I want to thank Berry Homespun Primitives for sharing this great idea that "lools" so easy I may give it a try.  I've tried the old coffee grounds to grunge paper tags and it works well. This waxed fruit is a nice craft idea.

Berry Homespun Primitives: Waxed Fruit: "Well I waxed some plastic fruit for the first time. Not what I envisioned, but I think they turned out okay. I'm happy with the..."

An Afternoon in India-Mughal Palace

Have you tried Indian food yet?! You should, read my review of Mughal Palace. So good even my son Andy "like" everything!

An Afternoon in India-Mughal Palace  http://www.antiquegardenhome.com/

Comfort Food: Salmon Cakes

This everyday comfort food is easy to prepare and nutritious. Just have a few cans on hand and supper is a breeze. See my step by step recipe.

Comfort Food: Salmon Cakes

Peach Conserve-A Taste of Summer

This not too hard canning recipe is outrageously delicious. Use frozen peaches for fast prep time. Uses whole lemon slices for an unusual twist that is so good!

Peach Conserve-A Taste of Summer

Road Trip: Taking the Waters in Berkeley Springs West Virginia

Early in January we took a day trip to this "spa" town in West Virginia. Follow the link to read about the wonderful spring water in Bath, better known as Berkeley Springs.


Road Trip: Taking the Waters in Berkeley Springs West Virginia

Cabin Fever Crafts-Herbal Wreath

Cabin Fever Crafts-Herbal Wreath
Learn how we made this incredible wreath from herbs and handmade dried orange slices! Press the link above.

Winter Shopping from Our General Store

Winter Shopping from Our General Store

Auntie Clushen’s Coffee Cake

Auntie Clushen’s Coffee Cake

Johnnie’s Maryland Crab Cakes

Johnnie’s Maryland Crab Cakes http://www.antiquegardenhome.com/ to get full recipe and  step by step instructions and pictures of this awesome recipe.