How to Plant, Grow & Protect Cucumbers from Frost & Pests

How to Plant, Grow & Protect Cucumbers from Frost & Pests

Cucumber plants, cucumis sativus, are warm season vegetables that thrive in temperatures from 75°F – 85°F. Gardening in zone 9A, generally allows me to plant cucumbers twice; I plant cucumbers once in the spring and once in the fall. I can teach you how to grow...
Small Batch Southern Black Eye Pea Recipe

Small Batch Southern Black Eye Pea Recipe

We welcomed in the new year and ate a traditional meal to bring prosperity and luck into the new year. It was just the two of us this year so we did not need a huge feast. We had a meal of grilled ribeye steaks, creamed spinach, black eye peas and cornbread. Black eye...
Chicken Noodle Casserole

Chicken Noodle Casserole

Today was cloudy and dreary; the perfect day to make my favorite comfort food, Chicken Noodle Casserole. This recipe is so easy and great for a fast weeknight meal. I remember when I was little, my mom would buy these little pre-made meals in individual cans from the...