Sunflower is the common name for plants of the genus Helianthus, which belong to the flowering plant family Asteracease. These flowering plants are commonly known as the aster, daisy, or sunflower family. Sunflowers provide nectar for bees as well as food and seeds for birds, insects, and numerous mammals. The following pictures are of an […]
June Eastern Phoebes in Western Maine
The eastern phoebe Sayornis phoebe is one of the earliest migrating birds to return in the spring. These particular eastern phoebes come back every year and build their nests inside the garage or in the back of the house. An eastern phoebe perching on a cut piece of wood in the early spring. An eastern […]
Early Summer Groundhog Kits in Western Maine
For a couple of years now, we have had a groundhog take up residence under the shed in the backyard during the late spring and summer. This year would be quite different. One day, the groundhog was coming through the backyard from the front, but she wasn’t alone. She had babies with her and they […]
New England Butterflies
The following photographs are a collection of butterfly photographs that I took when I lived in Connecticut and a few I had taken here in Maine. In Connecticut, we had a few beautiful butterfly bushes Buddleja in the garden and these bushes would always attract a good amount of butterflies every year. It is much […]
Marcato Atlas Wellness 150 Pasta Maker
Let’s face it – if you’ve spent any amount of time learning how to cook, writing about food or preparing recipes for family and friends, there was most likely a time when you wanted to try your hand at making your own pasta. Chances are, you’ve tried fresh pasta at a restaurant, wondered why it […]
Bellemain Stainless Steel Colander
Recently, I purchased a Bellemain colander along with some Bellemain strainers. I’ve been needing these pieces of kitchen equipment, well, forever. I believe the last time I used a proper colander was when I was living with my parents. That was 20 years ago. While I can’t be certain of the exact time frame, I […]