John Tesar’s Close-up

I’m not a huge fan of the morning programs—I will take the old gals on the Golden Girls over those on The View any day. But tomorrow, I’ll tune in to the Today Show, and you should, too. The Rosewood Mansion’s chef John Tesar will be in NYC showing viewers how to make a fish dish. If you’re like me, you might need a mimosa to get through the Ann Curry segments. According to Sarah, he’ll be on around 9:50 a.m. And funny enough, Sarah doesn’t love Ann Curry either.

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Mine is good, thanks for asking.

Last year, Mike the Landscaper, came up with a concept of having a kitchen garden.  Fresh herbs and veggies perfect for summer food and fare.  We had a problem, though.  Neither of us, in laying out the landscaping allowed any room for my veggies.  By the time we realized it, I was resplendent in azaleas and hydrangeas, but couldn’t squeeze another plant in edgewise. Or so I thought…

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