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New Year’s Resolutions That Matter: Reflection, Traditions, and a Fresh Start
New Year’s resolutions have long been meaningful traditions, offering time to pause, reflect, and look ahead. With the blog being developed these past few months, we’ve considered where we’ve been and where we hope to go, with a desire for growth, balance, and purpose. I’ve had so much fun working with our team, writing, gardening and cooking, which have dominated time. My favorite pics: Some of my resolutions concern health and choices I make every day. Like many people, I a

Karen Hand Allen
Jan 13 min read


Ultimate Wedge Salad: Iceberg, Bacon, Blue Cheese & Parmesan
The wedge salad is a beauty in a lane all by itself. Our family has eaten it for eons and one of us usually asks for it; they’re having a hankering that nothing else will satisfy. Its distinctive promise is that it isn’t like almost any other salad, it’s unique and one-of-a-kind. After all, lettuce is the main star and is lovely, full of fiber and low in calories, and has the honor of being one of the most consumed vegetables in the world, mostly due to being chock full of vi

Karen Hand Allen
Dec 11, 20253 min read


Start A Tradition Series: 10 Quick Tips For Fall Vegetable Garden
Getting your garden ready for fall planting needn’t be a headache or overwhelming. A few simple tips and techniques can help you start a tradition that will give you and your family years of healthy eating and untold joy in the future! Karen's vegetable garden 1. Start a tradition of gardening for Fall & Spring planting to enjoy year round vegetables, fruits and herbs. Karen's goodies from her garden Keep it simple, mind you, we’re not experts, we’re just sharing what works

Karen Hand Allen
Oct 10, 20253 min read


The Gardener Who Inspired Me: Otto’s Legacy and a Fresh Mustard Greens Recipe
Looking for a fresh mustard greens recipe? Learn how my friend Otto inspired my gardening journey and try this flavorful dish straight from the garden.

Karen Hand Allen
Sep 13, 20257 min read
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