Are you looking for a dramatic, low-water succulent plant? Try a desert rose. The desert rose (Adenium obesum) is the star of any succulent garden, which thrives in hot, dry sunny conditions. As its name implies, this is a very drought tolerant plant that performs best in a well-drained area ...
When you are having company for dinner and are at a lost to what to serve, I have the perfect recipe for you. Simple to prepare and elegant to serve. This dish is a favorite in our house. The delicate taste of the fish is brought to life by the gremolata sauce. Serves eight. (Chef tip: Do not ...
Necklace pod (Sophora tomentosa) is a wonderful evergreen and flowering plant, which has a high tolerance for salt and low water requirements making it ideal for coastal island environments. Necklace pods can be found throughout the world on island beaches and make an inviting environment for ...
There is a temptation, when we look at the size of the world's troubles, to feel that our lives are too small to matter. The headlines are large. The needs are large. The problems are large. So it is easy to conclude that only large gestures — grand plans, big budgets, famous names — can ...
The cuisine of Tuscany is a combination of simple flavors. Extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs and spices blend to give your flank steak a rustic taste. During one of our tours to this beautiful part of Italy, my group was taught this wonderful recipe by chef Umberto during a hands-on cooking ...
Lignum vitae (Guaiacum officinale) is a native tree to Florida and the Caribbean that is known for its extremely dense and strong wood, with some specimens known to live up to 1,000 years. The tree can be grown in full to part shade and is able to tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions. ...
