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Hooray! Our hummingbirds are back! We mixed up a batch of Hummingbird Juice about a week ago and the other day we saw one at the feeder. Then there were two. Then there were three. My husband got the camera out and started playing with some settings … and he got a couple of really good pictures!! This is the best!
This article originally published in the Galion Inquirer on May 2, 2012. Spring brings warm air and sunshine. The birds and flowers return. Folks are home from Florida. It’s time to start working in the yard and garden. Now is the time to prepare your garden for the summer. The following steps will allow you to have a wonderful looking yard without the stress of broken equipment or poor planning. Check over your lawnmower, roto-tiller and any other power tools you plan to use. Sharpen dull blades. Replace spark plugs, filters and batteries as necessary. Pull the gas can … Continue reading →
Cookout PotatoesGrilled Yellow Potato PlanksGrilled Potato Kabobs with Lemon Herb Drizzle (Family Features) Cookouts provide the perfect opportunity to gather friends and family in the backyard for quality time to celebrate the season. When hosting, look to delicious, wholesome ingredients and recipes everyone will love. One great go-to food that never disappoints is the Wisconsin potato, and with five varieties to choose from, these hearty vegetables are easy to add to all your favorite dishes. Get the facts about potatoes: Wisconsin potatoes offer a variety of health benefits. In fact, one medium potato (5.3 ounces with skin) contains: Only 110 … Continue reading →
Recipe reviewed from cookbook: Favorite Recipes of America, Meats Including Poultry and Seafood. Published by Favorite Recipe Press, Louisville, Ky, in 1968. Recipe is from Mrs. John Connally, Wife of Governor of Texas, Austin. 1/2 onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp bacon drippings 1 lb ground beef 1 med ripe tomato, finely chopped dash of Picante salt and pepper to taste tortillas hot oil chopped lettuce grated cheese chopped onions (opt) Saute chopped onion in bacon drippings. Add ground beef; cook until done. Add finely chopped tomatoes, Picante, salt and pepper. Fry tortillas in hot oil. Drain on paper towels, either … Continue reading →