Growing Lemongrass in North Carolina: A Guide to Cultivation, Uses, and Benefits

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is an aromatic herb commonly used in cooking, medicine, and around the home. Known for its citrusy fragrance and flavor, it has been a staple in Southeast Asian cuisine for centuries. Beyond its culinary uses, lemongrass offers numerous health benefits and versatile applications in gardening and home maintenance. In North Carolina, with […]

Homemade Strawberry Snow Cream

We finally were blessed with enough snow this past weekend that actually stuck to the ground and was more than just ice. Mareena was so pumped to see actual snow, “just like at drammy’s house!” There was no way we were going to pass up this perfect snow, besides just playing in it.  Perfect snow […]

2019 in Review

After taking this first month of 2020 to look back on the previous year, collecting my thoughts for the year that lies ahead, I realized that 2019 was by far one of the most epic years I’ve had! In every aspect. Half of the year we were preparing for baby girl to arrive, which includes […]