Herbs R Easy

On the darkest day of the year, a few quick decorated candle ideas you can complete in an afternoon and give as a last-minute gift. The first is just pins and beads and the second is printed tissue to give a decorated surface to the candle.  Both look great and you can say you made it yourself! Homemade Decorated Candles Today, candles are a must in any home’s décor.  Not only do they add a lovely and colorful touch to the room’s surroundings, they introduce an inviting aroma to the whole house.   In home décor stores you could spend...

In winter when you serve stews and chilis to guests or as a comfort food for yourself, make a batch of this tasty, rich accompaniment. I upped the ante from the original with the addition of herbs. You can make a simple winter dinner special with this addition. Salsa Cornbread 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup buttermilk or equivalent buttermilk powder 1 Tbls butter, melted 1 Tbls honey 1/2 cup drained canned corn kernels 1 small onion, diced...