Brenda Farrell | Turkey & Lifestyle Travel Specialist

I was at the garden centre yesterday and after finding lots of edible plants for my new garden venture, I went to the cashier. I asked if the herbs and vegetable plants were taxable and was told yes (even though they are edible, and I may add, healthful). [...]

While attending a marriage seminar on communication, Wally and his wife Carolyn listened to the instructor declare,
“It is essential that husbands and wives know the things that are important to each other.”
He addressed the men, “Can you describe your wife’s favourite
flower?”
Wally leaned over, touched Carolyn’s arm gently and
whispered,”Robin Hood All-Purpose, [...]

I bought some pomegranate paste at my local Iranian deli and then wondered what I could use it for that would speak to its tradition. So I asked a Persian woman I know, who told me about this classic, and favourite dish.
I tried it last night … cooked for [...]

This beautiful photograph of Chocolate Cosmos was taken by my friend Sherrill in her garden last summer. The flower is actually more dark brown in colour and actually smells like chocolate. Thanks Sherrill!!!

Since I was a child, I have always loved Easter. Easter parades, wonderful classical music … I love the Masses …, and of course a weekend with significant religious context. Oh, and I nearly forgot … gotta love those dark chocolate eggs!
When my kids were small their school [...]