Deborah

Deborah Tayloe is a full-time blogger, children's book author, and freelance writer, contributing to large publications. She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificates in Natural Health and Herbology from accredited programs. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening. Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home." Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run. Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.

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Apple Bourbon Peanut Mini Cakes

In case you haven't noticed, I love to cook with bourbon. Today, I have an apple bourbon peanut cake recipe to share. It's a cake so moist and delicious that nobody will know that it came from a box. The cake is rich from the bourbon (not extract, the real stuff!) and crisp from the apples. And, the peanuts? They add an interesting texture and great flavor.

Irish American Coffee: A hot coffee cocktail

Over the weekend, my hubby and I wanted to sit out on the patio and enjoy a pretty, clear but cool, fall evening. We wanted a cocktail to sip as we watched the sun set over the forest behind our home. It was too cold for a traditional cold cocktail, so I fired up the coffee pot, took a look in the liquor cabinet, and played around with what I had on hand. The result of my scrounge through the liquor was Irish American Coffee.

Cheese Pepperoni Sausage Pizza Pasta Quick Cooker Recipe

Love Pampered Chef? Then you'll definitely love this PC Quick Cooker Recipe. Cheese, sausage, pepperoni pizza pasta. On the table in minutes!

Facing Up To The Questions You Forgot To Ask At The Viewing Stage

House viewings are an essential part of the buying process. Without them, you have no way of knowing whether a house is for you. Even in the age of digital tours and online listings, the camera can lie. Unless you see a house, you have no real idea of what to expect.

Bulleit Bourbon Bacon Jam

Bulleit Bourbon Bacon Jam. The name alone defies any further description. It's rich, savory, salty, and slightly sweet, a well-balanced and delightful treat. This is really a feast for your eyes, nose, and taste buds.

Perimeter Perfection: How to set your boundaries

Let's talk about how to achieve perimeter perfection. The perimeter of your home is the boundary of your land; it's the point at which your land transitions to someone else’s property, or into public ownership. It’s fair to say that, for most homeowners, the perimeter receives relatively little attention--but this could be an oversight.