by Frank Wainwright Many gardeners get very upset by the large amount of time spent on gardens maintenance, but they should rather work more cleverly than harder. Each season brings its own tasks and this should be done timely. Autumn leaves falling create a beautiful carpet of color and should rather be enjoyed than raked every day. Let the tree finish the drop of leaves before you take action. Instead of working leaves into bags for disposal, simply rake them into your flower beds where they … [Read more...]
Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Corn in Mexican Cuisine
September 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Photo by theilrby Kc Kudra Corn is something, which everyone is already quite familiar with; after all, this grain (which is often eaten as a vegetable) is a staple of American cooking but in Mexico, corn is a food, which has a great importance to the country's culinary tradition. From salads to soups, salsas and of course, as the basis for tortillas, corn shows up in a great number of easy Mexican recipes in one form or another. Centuries before the arrival of the conquistadors, corn was a staple … [Read more...]
Vegetable Gardening Tips
June 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
With the costs of living rising all the time, it may be possible to save money and increase your family's health at the same time by growing vegetables in your backyard. It's a good idea to choose your favorite vegetables to grow and plan beds for early, middle of the season and late varieties. Most vegetables require at least 6 hours of sunlight per day, some need 8. Some quick growers like lettuce and radish can be grown between the rows of plants that take longer to mature, like beet or … [Read more...]
Surviving the Imperfect Storm: Tips for Emergency Preparations
April 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
If you live in a storm-prone area, you should be used by now on what to do, where to go and what to have to be prepared for bad weather. However, if you're not used to getting pummeled by high winds and hard rain, you probably don't have an idea how best to face a storm situation. For starters, storms do not just come without a warning. Weather stations monitor the atmosphere day in and day out. If a storm is possible, they will issue two types of warnings: Storm watch – is issued when … [Read more...]
Tantra: A Transformational Practice for Couples by Diana Daffner
October 6, 2008 By 2 Comments
In the recently published book, Yoga and the Quest for the True Self, psychotherapist Stephen Cope discusses our need for transformational environments, cocoons such as schools or ashrams that allow us to mature our rebirthing into wholeness. He outlines eight specific qualities that one should look for in an authentic transformational space. A Tantra love relationship can be considered a powerful transformational space, a spiritual community of two that provides an effective and delightful way … [Read more...]
