Monthly Archives: June 2011

Cactus Flowers

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Rebecca

Aren’t these cactus flowers beautiful? I didn’t even know this cactus made flowers. It didn’t last year. The flowers are only about 1/2 inch wide and there are dozens of them.  I love garden surprises (as long as they’re not … Continue reading →

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Cool Mint Birthday Cupcakes

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Rebecca

Birthdays are a fantastic excuse to play with cake and for us, that means chocolate cake.  For my husband’s recent birthday, I put together these chocolate cupcakes and filled them with an easy mint buttercream frosting using a couple of … Continue reading →

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Eat Cookies Every Day

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Rebecca

“Eat Cookies Every Day” is a dietary goal I could stick with pretty easily!  Too bad it’s not really a good idea.  However, these cookies have a secret ingredient that make them a little better for you than the average … Continue reading →

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Harvest Time

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Rebecca

I got 4 raspberries on my potted plant this year!  That’s a 400% improvement over last year…

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