Babette’s Blog

  One of the best things about summer are fresh tomatoes, especially when they come straight out of your garden and are bursting with flavor. This cherry tomato salad is fresh, light and the perfect dish on a hot summer … Read More

Three weeks ago, Natalie and Hans were driving down our road early one morning when Natalie spotted several puppies running across the blacktop. Another litter—this one of nine-week-old puppies—had just been dumped on our road. It seems to happen at … Read More

  Slice and dice any fruits and veggies you know you’re not going to eat this week despite all the lofty dreams of healthy eating you had while braving the grocery store aisles and buying enough food to last for … Read More

I’m having trouble focusing and maintaining balance these days. I go outside to pull weeds (which, admittedly, need pulling) for an hour or two, then stay out there all day. I would like to say that I meditate daily, do … Read More

Requests for animal communication and healing have greatly increased since the Coronavirus Pandemic lockdown in the US. In just that first week, I received four requests for emergency help and healing for dogs who were having nighttime panic attacks. Other … Read More

(This is my animals’ advice to me; your animal companions will undoubtedly have a particular list for you, but our animal companions are smart, so please listen to yours!) #1 – Jed and Fred: Try to shop for an entire … Read More

When my friend Jack Rudloe asked me to check in with SurfDude, the elusive dog that travels the highways and byways from Panacea, FL to Tallahassee and back, I couldn’t wait to connect in and see what the globe-trotting dog … Read More

  A colorful and tasty salad that is quick and easy to make and perfect for sharing with friends! The 3 different bell pepper colors are what give this salad its name.Photo Credit: Jennifer Causey