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Betsy Karetnick

Betsy Karetnick

Betsy Karetnick is a broadcast journalist with a background in money and personal finance. She's also a passionate cook and gardener who loves to party plan. In addition to her day job, co-hosting "Morning Living," Betsy runs The Portable Garden, a container garden and floral design business in New Jersey. Betsy cohosts "Morning Living" Monday through Friday from 7 to 10 a.m. ET.

Contributor's Archive

The Philadelphia International Flower Show

Posted by Betsy Karetnick

In my world we call it a spectacular, spectacular. The Philadelphia International Flower Show’s annual celebration of the outdoor world has something for everyone.
Grand displays showcase a theme …

"Morning Living" Throws a Barbecue

Posted by Betsy Karetnick

For the “Morning Living” BBQ, we got inspired by Michael Schwartz from Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink. He visited our show and came with a lamb recipe that rocked. …

Three Ways with Cantaloupe

Posted by Betsy Karetnick

Our webmaster challenged me to produce three recipes with cantaloupe. Well it’s a pretty strong challenge, but she did ask, so here are the results - sweet, savory, and slurpy. …

Watermelon Three Ways

Posted by Betsy Karetnick

I am obsessed with fruit of the season. Currently watermelon gives the biggest, most delicious bang for your buck. I probably buy a whole one every week. With that …

Saturday's Dinner Party

Posted by Betsy Karetnick

Some of my bff’s joined me for dinner last weekend. It was a kebab moment so that I could feed everyone, including pescatarians. I couldn’t decide on a dessert, …

Cutting the Ribbon at Bartram's Garden, the Oldest Surviving Botanic Garden in the U.S.

Posted by Betsy Karetnick

Last Friday, I was very honored to be invited to help cut the ribbon at the Bartram’s Garden annual plant sale and dedication of the new Welcome Center and …

My Trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show

Posted by Betsy Karetnick

I went to the Philadelphia Flower Show to get a much needed burst of spring.  I also totally cheat and steal (borrow? copy? emulate?) as many ideas as …

On My Recent Trip to Aldea...

Posted by Betsy Karetnick

How Martha was I recently?  On a dare from chef George Mendes, I recently dropped by NYC’s Aldea to pay the chef a visit and hopefully sample some of …