Is it too late to save our environment? I don't think it is, but we all need to get involved. It is estimated that the average American contributes 1600 pounds of trash to the environment every year. It is up to all of us to take control of the amount of debris we add to overcrowded dumping grounds. There are so many simple, conscious efforts we can all work toward every day to reduce the amount of waste that pollutes our cities landfills.
We've all been there. You want to try out a new recipe, or make a family classic for dinner. You look at the recipe and realize you just don't have that one ingredient. Don't give up on trying a new dish because you may not have everything you need. Many items can be substituted for something similar that will not alter the taste of the dish. Here are a few of the items I use, but for a complete list of substitutions visit http://www.joyofbaking.com/IngredientSubstitution.html.
What is it about gardening that gets you hooked? Everyone has there own reason, but I have many. I don't know which one I would fine the most prominent. Being outdoors in the sunshine and feeling an early morning breeze is a great way to start any day. There is satisfaction in nurturing something and watching it form into a beautiful part of my landscape. Eating the vegetables that have been cultivated with my own hands is an enjoyment.
