An article entitled “Why You Should Plant Trees in Square Holes” on the website of The Guardian says this: “Here’s what happens to the tree’s roots when you plant them in a round hole, especially one filled with lots of rich compost and fertilizer, as the old guide books suggest. The little sapling will rapidly […]

Turkey and Mushroom Italian Bake Serves 4 Nothing feels warmer on a cold winter night, than a steamy plate of pasta! Serve with slice of heart whole grain bread and a salad. Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta (about 4 ounces) 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms, divided 1/2 […]

According to my research, and globaltrees.org, there are 60,065 species of trees in the world. Brazil has the most, at 8,715 species. Would anyone care to guess how many actual trees there are in the world? Of course, there’s no way to know exactly, but I suspect there are trillions. According to the Maine Department […]

Sylvanus Cobb, Jr. When we think of a prolific writer and published author with a connection to Norway, we usually think of C. A. Stephens. But, another author, who pre-dated Stephens and perhaps inspired him, made an extensive contribution to the public fund of literature in his time: Sylvanus Cobb, Jr. He was born in […]

I’m going to give you a plan for success. Step one. Form a company and name it by combining the first two letters of your first name, the first two letters of your last name, and the first two letters of the city where you live. Step two. Gather the following: a sack of sugar, […]

Avocado and Citrus Salad Serves 6 I love when Blood oranges are in season. They are so beautiful and sweet! The tangy citrus makes a nice complement to a heavy main dish. Ingredients 1/3 cup orange juice 1/3 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley 1/4 teaspoon […]

Two of my favorite YouTube videos concern jokes and children. In the first, a young girl is wearing a bib and sitting in a high chair. Her supper, half-eaten, is on a plate in front of her. Her father decides to entertain her with a bit of silliness. He asks her what the difference is […]

Citrus and Pomegranate Salmon Serves 4 So easy to cook and so impressive to serve! Ingredients: 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 skinned salmon fillet (about 2 pounds) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 medium navel orange, thinly sliced 1 cup pomegranate seeds arials) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill Directions: 1. Preheat […]