The song sparrow derives its name from its colorful repertoire of songs. These birds are one of the most familiar types of sparrows in North America. They are easily one of the most abundant, variable, and adaptable species of sparrow and interestingly enough can look much different in different areas of the country. Even though […]
Easy Crab Cakes with Quick Tartar Sauce Recipe
The Recipe While searching for crab cake recipes to prepare, I found an easy version using canned crabmeat. It consists of only a few steps and makes for a wonderful treat anytime of year or for a summery feel as though you were on a beachy vacation. Simple to prepare and chock full of flavor, […]
Angela Scrivin: One Artist’s Journey
After finding her passion for painting, watercolour artist Angela Scrivin creates visually stunning pieces that she hopes will evoke both thought and emotional responses from her viewers. Angela finds inspiration through the natural world and her vision is effectively conveyed with her very own technique. As you browse through some of the paintings from her […]
The Delightful Tufted Titmouse
A petite grayish-colored bird with expressive and large doll-like eyes, a short beak, and an elegant crest give these birds a quiet but eager expression. The tufted titmouse Baeolophus bicolor is a small North American songbird, a species in the tit and chickadee family Paridae. Its genus name Baeolophus hails from two Greek words for […]
Interviewing Scottish Artist Gordon Bruce
Today’s interview features Scottish artist Gordon Bruce, whose works celebrate a wide variety of subjects. With a skillful eye, Gordon has been inspired to create an array of extraordinary oil paintings. Gordon’s art includes impressionist and post-impressionist artist-inspired paintings. It also includes unique landscapes, animals, film and literature-inspired works, including the wonderful world of Mary […]
Rachael Ray’s Guinness Float Recipe
It wasn’t until my mid-twenties that I came to appreciate the rich taste and creamy texture of Guinness. This unique beer is more than just a well-known Irish stout to enjoy at a bar. It’s also a great ingredient to use in cooking, baking, and other sweet treats. It has a malty sweetness and a […]