Coleus is a beautiful landscape plant prized for its colorful foliage, which comes in shades of green, yellow, pink, red, orange, and maroon.  Here in Florida, these beautiful plants are often seen on patios and in hanging baskets.  Coleus is heat-tolerant, which makes them a desirable annual in our hot climate. Traditionally, most coleus plants… Read More

It is always nice when you can find new uses for everyday items.  Recently, as I was washing a variety of different glassware, I began to experiment with different types of cleaning cloths.  I brought out a stack of coffee filters, for I had heard that they were fantastic at leaving a lint-free finish.  After… Read More

Today I will review these Red White and Blue Straws, a colorful product that will not only work for our patriotic holidays coming up – but also for baseball, birthdays and picnic celebrations.  That trait alone makes it a Winner in my eyes, because they can be used for multi-holidays and family gatherings.  Another winning trait… Read More

Grilling tools are so important that I think it is impossible to have a successful barbecue without them.  It’s like having a firetruck without a ladder, or a doctor without a stethoscope.  Without the proper tools, the task at hand will be much more difficult. Obviously, you should know how to operate your grill efficiently and… Read More

Cross-contamination of food occurs when bacteria or pathogens are transported from one object to another. This can happen in many different ways.  A common source of cross-contamination comes from utensils that were used to prepare different types of foods.  It makes good sense to use color-coded grilling tongs when handling raw meat, poultry or seafood.  Using one… Read More