Day trips are fun, and our recent trip to Blowing Rock was no exception! In a word, it was perfect! We were treated to warm temperatures, an almost cloudless sky, and just the right amount of foot traffic. We went with our friend and neighbor, Barbara, and enjoyed our day shopping, eating, and seeing the…
Last week, the Grilled Jalapeno Peach Chicken recipe from How Sweet Eats was so good! I love a good grilled chicken recipe with a fruit salsa! You might have noticed that I changed the blog name. While I still own the CrochetMemories.com domain, crochet no longer represents what the blog is about. I came up…
It’s that time of year to start your herb garden, be it a few plants in your kitchen window or a full-blown garden! I love herbs for their medicinal and culinary uses, specifically their culinary benefits! Nothing is more satisfying than gardening, and an herb garden is beautiful. Here’s a picture of part of the…
Looking for your next crochet pattern? These fun summer projects may be just what you need from beautiful floral doilies featuring butterflies or hummingbirds to picnic covers – covered with ants! Not really, but they are crocheted. Need a quick gift for a grad, they may enjoy this fun plant pot cover that’s perfect for…
Pictured above is the Mango Salsa Salmon that we had on the menu last week. It was so good! I love the tropical flavors at this time of year. This recipe comes from The Recipe Critic. On Friday, we canceled our day trip to Blowing Rock due to bad weather, so I ended up making…
Some may doubt her Some may accuse her But will she remain guilty unless proven innocent? My debut novel has a storyline I’ll always be proud of. After many attempts to write it, this story led me to a tangible book with an actual start, middle, and end! It’s a story with a plot and…
Here in North Carolina, it doesn’t feel like summer is near. Yesterday, I had to turn on the heater and it’s been rainy, drizzly, overcast, and anything but, summer-ish! I love decorating with throws around the house. They add layers to your décor, and they’re versatile! I have a couple that I love because there…
Pictured above is a Spicy Chili Beer Cheese Soup from Half Baked Harvest we had for dinner recently. So! Good! It seems my week has gotten busier than ever. In addition to building the website and getting all its facets up and running correctly, I enrolled in a course to help publish my manuscript. It’s…