There’s nothing quite as soothing as sitting in a garden filled with lavender. Lavender has long been touted as having a “calming and soothing effect.” Now that’s something we all can use!
There are many different varieties of this bushy semi-evergreen herb. Depending...
Poor hearts of palm – I’m betting there’s many folks out there who don’t know what they are or have never eaten them. That’s why today I’m shining the spotlight on this nutritious, yet overlooked vegetable. Most vegetables taste better “fresh.” But hearts of palm aren’t...
Hailing from Dripping Springs, Texas, this country trio knocked me off my feet with their 2017 release, On the Rocks. The trio consists of lead singer, Mark Wystrach, lead guitarist/vocalist, Jess Carson and bass player/vocalist, Cameron Duddy. Their voices blend harmoniously...
The mandarin orange may be small, but it sure packs a healthy punch! There are many types of mandarin oranges – the most popular being tangerines, tangelos and Clementines. And what’s so great about mandarins?
In addition to being sweet and tasty, they are super easy...
It’s almost Valentine’s Day and as John Paul Young sang in 1978: Love Is InThe Air! Step into the Oldie’s Vault for some romantic love songs that still withstand the test of time!
The 50’s and early 60’s brought us plenty of groups with smooth, satiny voices, all...
Back in 1960, I got my first dose of Smokey Robinson through the Miracles’ Billboard Hit, Shop Around. Lead singer Smokey’s vocals were crisp and clean, his stage persona was lively and infectious. The Miracles relentlessly pounded the charts in the early 60’s through...
With Valentine’s Day fast tracking around the bend, it’s time to step into the Oldies Vault for some fun, upbeat, just plain “love happy” music.
So many songs, especially in the 50’s, told us stories. The Ray’s, Silhouettes is about a jealous lover who “thinks” he sees...
In 1969 Tommy Roe sang “Cinnamon – let me in!” While he may have been talking to his girlfriend, I’m telling you to let the spice, Cinnamon, into your pantry. Cinnamon is one of the most beneficial spices in the world.
Cinnamon is made by cutting the stems of the Cinnamomum...
