Ramen Re-make I have to admit; my family loves ramen. Mark and I actually prefer the spicier, Korean version: shin ramen. Unfortunately, these pre-packaged goodies are full of sodium, fat and who knows what else! I decide to try my hand at a healthier version of the popular, college student staple. I took inspiration from…
Same Ol’ Same Ol’ The thing about gardeners is that we like consistency. To be successful caretakers of plants, we know we must provide steady amounts of moisture, nutrients and heat to the extent that we can control these things. That’s why gardening in the marginal season of late winter and early spring is so challenging. Nature’s…
Nomenclature or Flash Cards? I suppose nomenclature is a type of flash card. Both cards are used to dispaly information in order to teach. However, the main difference is the type of information. Nomenclature cards have a picture of an object and a name (both on the front). Flash cards contain a small amount…
Pancakes: Korean Style Pancakes were one of my favorite dishes growing up. Not just the kind you douse with maple syrup, but the savory type that is a common side dish in many Korean households. In its simplest form , it’s vegetables or seafood coated in flour and egg and then pan-fried with oil. It is then…
Full Disclosure First off, let me be completely upfront about this post: I planted my original blueberries nine years ago, and have never pruned them. They came in three-gallon containers, were well shaped from the start and have increased in production each year since I set them out. They have been wonderful producers and have…