<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Vine-and-Dandy]]></title><description><![CDATA[My blog offers gardening tips and tricks, lots of fun/family friendly recipes, healthy tips, stories, and more!]]></description><link>https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/recipes</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:24:14 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Dry Fresh Herbs (Two Easy Methods)]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of my favorite ways to preserve herbs is by drying them. There are several ways to do this, but I've had the best success with two simple methods: air drying and oven drying. Air drying takes a little more patience, but it is incredibly easy and helps preserve the herbs' natural flavor and aroma. Before you begin, rinse your herbs thoroughly and gently pat them dry with a clean towel. Delicate herbs like cilantro are easiest if you remove the leaves from the stems first. It takes a little...]]></description><link>https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/post/how-to-dry-fresh-herbs-two-easy-methods</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a40b78bb689f567a9e37b85</guid><category><![CDATA[Gardening]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:04:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4d5f39715051684c543051~mv2_d_3456_5184_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Garden Gal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild and Free: The Magic of Arizona’s Salt River Horses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Editor's Note (Updated June 2026) Shortly after this article was first published, the young Salt River colt, Cody, was tragically killed by a mountain lion. While his life was heartbreakingly short, he captured the hearts of thousands who followed the Salt River wild horse herd. It is a somber reminder that life in the wild is magical but tragic all at once. I've chosen to leave this article unchanged as a tribute to Cody and the incredible Salt River wild horse herd. My hope is that Cody's...]]></description><link>https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/post/wild-and-free-the-magic-of-arizona-s-salt-river-horses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a34f88c74aafd04f09e889e</guid><category><![CDATA[Arizona Living]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:15:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/62c04a_9fe5ab3737b14fb4b8754e4a89f8c6d8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Garden Gal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Garden Tools I Couldn’t Live Without in the Desert]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first plant I killed in Arizona wasn’t neglected. It wasn’t forgotten. It wasn’t even unhealthy when I bought it. I loved that plant. I watered it. I talked to it. I admired it every morning with my coffee. Three days later it looked like someone had left it in an air fryer. That’s when I realized everything I knew about gardening in Ohio wasn’t necessarily going to help me survive gardening in the desert. Arizona has been a humbling experience for both me and my plants. Along the way,...]]></description><link>https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/post/10-garden-tools-i-couldn-t-live-without-in-the-desert</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a345a6974aafd04f09e3d79</guid><category><![CDATA[Arizona Living]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:30:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/62c04a_a8542fd306294d2aa6a1d64de84a7b57~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Garden Gal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Desert Makes No Sense (And I Mean That as a Compliment)]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a Midwestern girl, I thought I understood plants. Give them some decent soil, a little rain, and a fighting chance, and they’ll usually do just fine. Then I moved to Arizona. I think what amazes and intrigues me most about the desert is all the different textures and colors you would never expect to see. Before moving here, I imagined the desert as a giant stretch of tan dirt with a cactus thrown here or there for decoration, or a tumble weed blowing by with the theme song from The Good...]]></description><link>https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/post/the-desert-makes-no-sense-and-i-mean-that-as-a-compliment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a305b8c73256d50c4efefd1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:11:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/62c04a_69921cdad9284995b41015b495982f70~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Garden Gal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Moving from the Midwest to Arizona Taught me about Gardening]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I moved from the Midwest to Arizona, I thought I knew a thing or two about gardening. After all, I’d spent years growing flowers, vegetables, and herbs. I knew when to plant tomatoes, how to mulch flower beds, and how to complain about weeds. I figured gardening was gardening, no matter where you lived. Bless my heart. Within a few weeks of arriving in Arizona, I realized I knew absolutely nothing. Back in the Midwest, spring arrives like a welcome guest. The snow melts, the robins...]]></description><link>https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/post/what-moving-from-the-midwest-to-arizona-taught-me-about-gardening</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2d9a7828513bd3b38c1cd9</guid><category><![CDATA[Arizona Living]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:08:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/62c04a_53c646aa2f134eb386cb9d6da719beea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Garden Gal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Easy Herbs Every Gardener Should Grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh herbs don’t just make your garden smell amazing—they can add flavor to meals, attract pollinators, and become part of simple wellness routines. Whether you have a large backyard or a few pots on the patio, herbs are some of the easiest and most rewarding plants to grow. As someone who moved from the Midwest to the Arizona desert, I’ve learned that herbs are often some of the toughest and most forgiving plants in the garden. Many actually thrive in our hot, dry climate with a little...]]></description><link>https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/post/drying-herbs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ec1609348537f0017a2d67f</guid><category><![CDATA[Gardening]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2020 16:14:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_677644666c5f3831345f63~mv2_d_6000_4000_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Garden Gal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bean Pepper Salsa]]></title><description><![CDATA[This colorful bean salsa is one of my favorite dishes to take to family gatherings, and summer barbecues. It has a slightly sweet flavor with just a little kick, and it actually tastes even better after it has had a few hours to chill in the refrigerator. Best of all, you can easily customize it with your favorite vegetables and beans! Marinade ¾ cup apple cider vinegar ½ cup vegetable oil 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper Pinch of red pepper flakes (or more if you like a...]]></description><link>https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/post/bean-pepper-salsa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ec15d34b056f600171ffb2a</guid><category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2020 16:01:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_67485f4c50437852316b59~mv2_d_5008_3336_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Garden Gal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mom’s Homemade Lasagna]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of my favorite comfort foods has always been my mom’s homemade lasagna. She is an absolute wizard in the kitchen, and somehow everything she makes turns out amazing. I’ve watched her make this lasagna more times than I can count, and she always insists she’s telling me every ingredient she uses. But if I’m being honest…I have my suspicions. I swear she’s keeping one secret ingredient to herself because, no matter how closely I follow her recipe, mine never tastes quite as incredible as...]]></description><link>https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/post/lasagna</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ec15a6aef6a7e001794efa0</guid><category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2020 15:49:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f7f973c9de29b6513b894d62e525669.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_732,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Garden Gal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicken Dip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hot Chicken Dip   1 large can chopped chicken 2-6 blocks of cream cheese, depending on how many people you are going to serve 1 stick of...]]></description><link>https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/post/chicken-dip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ec1576e785a6600177385ba</guid><category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2020 15:31:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/48d2290177ac4fe0a336c4c3729a0fe1.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Garden Gal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring!!!! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This has been a strange year.  For some a very sad year.  Spring reminds us that although we may go through dark, cold days, there is light and sunshine waiting to break through and warm our souls!  Step outside, feel the sun on your face, take a deep breath of fresh air and rejoice at new life! The sights and sounds of spring are everywhere.  We have two momma birds sitting on eggs in nests above our doorways.  I love watching the momma and daddy birds take care of each other and the babies....]]></description><link>https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/post/spring-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ebbfea9833af000177340be</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2020 14:22:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/62c04a_05fb54ba2ab347cca6c5511376b3551c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Garden Gal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicken Noodle Soup]]></title><description><![CDATA[4-6 cups chicken broth. More or less depending on how large a batch of soup you want  1 medium onion, chopped 4 large celery stalks,...]]></description><link>https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/post/chicken-noodle-soup</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eb8b797b7a49a0017dd1e55</guid><category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2020 02:36:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/62c04a_f13527a85f794c77a5e844e383dea18a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Garden Gal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainy days can be productive too!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This morning it is raining, so my plans include staying mostly inside, except for the occasional doggie break.  If you love to cook, like...]]></description><link>https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/post/rainy-days-can-be-productive-too</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eb8b367d51cdd00170eff73</guid><category><![CDATA[Seasonal ]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2020 02:10:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_452d394346546674516834~mv2_d_3127_4691_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Garden Gal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Grandparents]]></title><description><![CDATA[I had the BEST grandparents in the world!  They were kind and wise and excellent teachers!  My grandparents loved cooking and gardening...]]></description><link>https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/post/my-grandparents</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eb8ac80efb1c90017aaac20</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2020 01:46:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_476d366b65486879597877~mv2_d_3130_2083_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Garden Gal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Christmas Tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christmas Day has come and gone, and we were blessed to spend the holidays with our grown children. There is a love that comes with being a parent that I never knew could exist until I experienced it for myself. Having everyone together again—sharing a meal, opening gifts, laughing through a family game, and simply enjoying one another’s company—filled my heart in a way that is hard to put into words. As I watched our family gathered around the table this year, I found myself thinking back to...]]></description><link>https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/post/christmas-tradition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eb8b16b53de990017ca39f3</guid><category><![CDATA[Seasonal ]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_2d5166394a4b4c79735567~mv2_d_5472_3648_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Garden Gal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Time for Thanks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of my sweetest holiday memories are filled with love, laughter, sharing, and incredible feasts. I have been blessed with the most loving family. My grandparents had seven children, countless grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. Every holiday, our entire family would gather at my grandparents’ home to celebrate together. We used to joke that by the time you made your way around the house saying hello, hugging everyone, and catching up with each family member, it was almost time to...]]></description><link>https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/post/a-time-for-thanks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eb8afeb03051300170e0e90</guid><category><![CDATA[Seasonal ]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_7a775174795152687a2d73~mv2_d_3264_4896_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Garden Gal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Halloween!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The kids and I spent several hours carving our pumpkins this year.  It is a tradition for us to carve them and then roast the seeds!  I...]]></description><link>https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/post/happy-halloween</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eb8a92e39e7ec0017d80ed6</guid><category><![CDATA[Seasonal ]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2019 01:28:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4d59524730707447683530~mv2_d_5331_3554_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Garden Gal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahhhhh....Fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fall… when the weather becomes crisp and cool and the days start to get shorter. The leaves on the trees turn beautiful colors of red, purple, and yellow.  The kids are back in school and moms everywhere are enjoying that morning cup of coffee in silence.  I look forward to these moments as much as the rest of you I’m sure. Fall is the time for harvesting the lovely crops we have worked so diligently on all summer. What will you be harvesting??  For me it is the few tomatoes that have popped...]]></description><link>https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/post/ahhhhh-fall</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eb8aaab804b2f0017d8d515</guid><category><![CDATA[Seasonal ]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4e754f366954426b487845~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Garden Gal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hummingbird]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hummingbirds are fascinating creatures.  I could sit all day and watch them interact with each other.  The faint buzzing of their wings...]]></description><link>https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/post/the-hummingbird</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ba5a972308c97001d80e139</guid><category><![CDATA[Gardening]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 02:31:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7429e40b460d05ee4f3aeae30e13b52f.jpg/v1/fit/w_785,h_523,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Garden Gal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When and how to start your garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring is an exciting time for me. The air is cool and refreshing, the buds of bold greenery poking their curious heads from the ground,...]]></description><link>https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/post/when-and-how-to-start-your-garden</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ba5a972308c97001d80e13b</guid><category><![CDATA[Gardening]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2019 02:31:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_54734f65475577577a576f~mv2_d_3000_2251_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Garden Gal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Gardening Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello fellow gardeners!  I have decided to take on this new adventure because gardening is my passion!  I grew up watching and helping my...]]></description><link>https://www.vineanddandyliving.com/post/my-gardening-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eb8706cf826e200178e644b</guid><category><![CDATA[Gardening]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c686153caaf18996b51eb64b3652ea67.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Garden Gal</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>