Cheerfield.com | Cooking, Gardening, Crafts…

“People from a planet without flowers would think we must be mad with joy the whole time to have such things about us.” Iris Murdoch...

Barley is a tasty and filling grain that makes a hearty addition to soups, stews, casseroles, cereals, stuffings, salads, and more. Barley flour has little gluten, so find out how...

Simple, delicious homemade bread! Great for kids who are anxious to help out with dinner. Simply 'squish' ingredients in a large resealable bag before lightly kneading and baking!

A moist pineapple cake with a nutty coconut frosting. This is a wonderfully rich cake, best if made the day ahead.

A unique chocolate chip cookie with a little kick, just enough to feel a little warmth with last swallow. Great!

Peach cobbler made in a skillet. In place of pie crust, try using biscuits.

Paper mache is not only a versatile craft, it is also a great way to recycle. While I have a whole section devoted to teaching you how to paper...

I’ve always thought of Astilbe as new perfect plants. They offer every benefit to the gardener: long bloom period, great color, attractive foliage and low, low maintenance. ...

If you've been hiding paprika in your cabinet simply to add last minute color to dishes, you're missing a lot! Paprika in large amounts lends not only color, but fabulous...

These lemon-blackberry parfaits taste decadent enough, yet they’re virtually fat-free—so long as you use nonfat milk to make the lemon pudding, and fat-free whipped topping in between the layers....