Father And Son Visit Ground Zero

ietnam Memorial by Eve Ross for EncinoMom.com

Guest Post by John Khouri Father And Son Visit Ground Zero I recently had the opportunity to take my nine-year-old son George to Ground Zero in New York City, and for the first time as a father (and educator), I … continue . . .

Sprouts, Growing Your Own Organic Produce From Food

Sprouts growing. Carrot tops grow in a dish in the EncinoMom.com's California kitchen.

Sprouts, Growing Your Own Organic Produce From Food There are so many foods you can grow starting with the parts you usually cut off and toss (into the compost bin . When I was first married, I started a compost … continue . . .

Paris: Alternative Things To See And Do For 2013 Tourists

Photo of Versailles by Fine Artist and Photograher, Warren Keating for EncinoMom.com.

Paris: Alternative Things To Do For Tourists Visiting The City Of Lights This Year My Top “Off The Beaten Track” Paris Attractions Whenever I recommend things to see and do at a particular destination that I know well, I usually … continue . . .

Succulent Sighted On Morning Walk

Morning stroll through the neighborhood with a dear friend and my new iphone.

Succulent Sighted On An Early Morning Walk. This variegated Echeveria seen growing in the community garden with Pinks in the corner of a vegetable plot caught my eye. This succulent is about 9 inches across. Echeveria come in many, many … continue . . .

Irish Soda Bread Recipe For St. Patrick’s Day – Easy

Photo of sliced Irish Soda Bread with a pat of butter and cup of tea.

Irish Soda Bread Recipe Photos & Story By: Eve Ross Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh! …A St. Patrick’s Day Blessing On You! I am indeed a good bit Irish, my auburn hair passed down from my grandmother, Maggie Higgins. This … continue . . .

Fragrant Rose Photo From An Early Morning Walk

Photo of a Fragrant Pink Rose in Bloom by Lisa Keating for EncinoMom.

Fragrant Rose Photo From An Early Morning Walk Fragrant rose in full bloom captured on an early morning walk. At first glance this looks like a Camellia. Unlike rose bushes, Camellia bushes have no thorns, no fragrance and much larger … continue . . .