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Rambling from the Roost: Volume 21
Welcome to Rambling from the Roost, Volume 21! As we settle into the new year, I’m excited to share everything from my nest…
Rambling from The Roost: Volume 20
Welcome to 2025: A New Year, New Beginnings Happy New Year, dear friends! As we step into 2025, I find myself reflecting on…
What Herbs Go with Rosemary: A Fresh Flavor Guide
Today I’m sharing What Herbs Go with Rosemary the Best? A fresh flavor guide to help you decipher how to mix your companion plants. Growing up, I was fortunate to spend countless hours in my Italian grandfather’s garden. It was a sprawling paradise filled with an abundance of fresh herbs, vegetables, and grapevines. One of my fondest memories is of my grandfather carrying a salt shaker in his pocket. He would wander through the rows of tomatoes, pluck one straight off the vine, sprinkle it with salt, and enjoy it right there in the garden. I still believe this is the best way to enjoy a fresh tomato. His pride in his garden was evident in his meticulous care of every plant, and his joy in sharing the fruits of his labor with family and friends was contagious.
Essential Herbs for Italian Cooking: Best Spices and Tips
Growing up in an Italian household, I was lucky enough to be surrounded by the enticing aroma of homemade tomato sauce on the stove. My…
Best Italian Greens and Beans Recipe: Sausage and Parmesan
If you’re on the hunt for a delicious, easy-to-make recipe that screams comfort food and Italian flair, look no further! Our Best Italian Greens and Beans Recipe with Sausage and Parmesan checks all the boxes. This dish is not only bursting with flavor but also a breeze to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Plus, it uses only one pot, which means minimal cleanup and maximum enjoyment.
Best Pizza on Hilton Head Island: Giuseppi’s 15-Year Favorite
Every year for the past fifteen years, our family has packed our bags, and headed to our favorite vacation spot: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This beautiful island, known for its stunning beaches, lush greenery, and world-class golf courses, has always been our go-to destination for relaxation and family bonding. Over the years, we’ve explored many Hilton Head restaurants, indulging in mouthwatering seafood, savoring fresh oysters, and dining at Michael Anthony’s on our last night. But no trip to Hilton Head would be complete without a visit to our favorite pizza place, and the Best Pizza on Hilton Head Island: Giuseppi’s 15-year favorite.
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Hi, I’m Susan, creator of Hen and Horse Design. I love home decorating, entertaining, cooking quick, yet flavorful meals, arranging flowers, and organizing pretty much anything you can think of! I believe in using all of the ‘good’ things in your home and creating your home to be your haven! Why wait for the company to come over to live well?
My home motto is to ‘treat yourself like You are the company’!
I hope to inspire you to create your own cozy home, where you and your family feel like “you are the company!”
I believe that when we treat ourselves well, we go out into the world and treat others with that same kindness.
A beautiful home doesn’t have to cost a fortune to look fabulous. I’ll show you how! Read more here.
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