Abberly at West Ashley Blog

Places in the U.S. have character and add to the culture of the country. You’ve got the Statue of Liberty in New York, Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave, and Independence National Historic Park to name a few. There’s more on that list, check it out here.

I don’t know if anyone knew that Hanukkah could be considered as a green holiday. The principles of Hanukkah include conserving resources, uniting nature and humanity, and the memory that a community can work together to overcome a great empire. Find out more information about green Hanukkah here.

Get a head start on your New Year’s Resolution. Start working out with these metabolism boosting exercises. In just one month, you can blast your body into shape. Are you going to try it?

Friday, December 11, 2009

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

We will have treats & hot chocolate!

 Would you pay $50 for a pound of artisan cheese? I like cheese, but I’m not sure that I’d spend that much hard-earned money. What about you though? What’s your favorite cheese?

Is it wood or plastic?  Check out this article that breaks down the pros and cons of each type of cutting board, as well as the best way to care for the boards. Now you know what you’re supposed to do, so get cooking.

I know, I know, there’s nothing you can imagine that can replace a delicious crescent roll, but this looks like it will come close. It’s a recipe for Garlic Knots. Here’s what you will need to get started:

1/4 cup chopped onion

3 dashes grated parmesan cheese

3 tablespoons butter

5 cloves, garlic

5 dashes Italian seasoning

1 package refrigerated biscuit dough

3 tablespoons olive oil

Here’s what you do next.

Combine your two loves, technology and the environment.  There ARE cool techie gifts for those who want to go green and like technology. Cool things like cell phones, e-readers, and battery chargers. Here’s the full list of green gadgets. Are you a techie?

Stop drinking away your daily calorie intake! Aside from unsweetened tea and coffee, in large doses sodas, juice, and practically any other beverage can pack on the pounds. I know you don’t want to just drink tea all day, so drink other beverages moderately and savor the flavor.