#Infographic: 8 Ways to get your cat to drink more water

Great Advice, I got my guys a couple of Catit fountains they love it.

Minted Strawberries

Minted Strawberries with White Wine Ingredients * 6 cups strawberries * 1 cup sugar * 2 bunches fresh mint (1-1/2 oz.) * 2 to 3 cups dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc * Fresh mint sprigs Directions 1. Halve large berries; leave hulls on a few berries. Place berries in a large bowl; sprinkle … Continue reading Minted Strawberries

Summer Treats and Sweets

Lemon-Raspberry Coffee cake Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup buttermilk 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries … Continue reading Summer Treats and Sweets

The Garden, Pretty In Pink A DIY Rhubarb Cordial And A Smoothie

Lovely flowers and the food looks good as always. A bit of Lavender essential oil on your pulse points will keep you bug free, you will need to reapply often. I too am a mosquito buffet and limited to out-door time but the lavender essential oil do give me a bit more freedom.

Summer Solstice Recipes

Baked Trout The fish is a symbol of life and the Celts believed that eating fish would attract new life to a woman’s womb. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup butter 4 trout, cleaned Sea salt and pepper to taste 1/2 bottle dry white wine Juice of 1 Lemon Mix the chopped parsley in … Continue reading Summer Solstice Recipes