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July 9, 2012 by Joan Stewart

How to make inexpensive flower plate garden art

Gardeners, Crafters and Scavengers:

If you're looking for a fun, easy project---and perhaps a new revenue stream---consider making beautiful flower plates for your garden, or to sell at craft shows. They make lovely gifts.

I've seen these at local art shows and in this stunning collection [Read more...]

July 26, 2011 by Joan Stewart

Presto! 51 containers of delicious basil pesto

It's been so hot this summer, it's almost hard to breathe. But all the sweating and suffering is worth the wait.

That's because I grow basil which loves sunshine and hot weather. This year's bumper crop yielded a record 51 containers of … [Read more...]

April 5, 2011 by Joan Stewart

With apologies to Betty Boop, I’m finding my voice

One of the questions a professional speaker never wants to hear is, "What's wrong with your voice?"

My friends in the Wisconsin chapter of the National Speakers Association started … [Read more...]

April 20, 2010 by Joan Stewart

Harpist needs computer tips to save time—and her hands

Anne Roos of South Lake Tahoe, CA, writes:

"I am really struggling with time management. I'm a professional musician and a published author, working on two upcoming CDs, live performances, and an upcoming book." "I am also very … [Read more...]

July 30, 2009 by Joan Stewart

Lemon-Ginger String Beans quick and healthy

If you have a bonanza of beans this time of year, or you're hankering for a fresh-tasting, healthy, lemony side dish, try these Lemon-Ginger String Beans.

It's a Weight Watchers recipe from the Best Eats cookbook and has only 1 point per serving and only 55 calories. I just discovered it and have made it three days in a … [Read more...]

September 16, 2008 by Joan Stewart

Tomato Pie: A great way to get rid of all those tomatoes

I've gotten so many requests for this recipe that I'm offering it here.

My sister makes the low-cal version with low-fat cheese and mayo. This pie also makes great leftovers. And it's a quick dish to take to a potluck. (Make two--they'll love … [Read more...]

August 28, 2007 by Joan Stewart

Introducing: Bogie, The Publicity Hound’s new puppy

Meet Bogie, an 11-week-old German Shorthaired Pointer. She's the love of our lives right now. Here she is in all her glory, though she usually doesn't look this serene. Because she has a brown head and brown-green eyes, it's often difficult to tell if her eyes are opened or closed. (In this photo, they're closed.) When they're open, she's … [Read more...]