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I don’t know about you, but we LOVE roadside sliders around here. So when the HH and I processed 40 pounds of ground beef recently and one of the many freezer meals we made was, you guessed it, roadside sliders. Weather your’e making roadside sliders for a crowd or just trying to fill up the freezer Read More >>
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This year I’m on a mission to grow 4,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables in my suburban backyard. In 2012 I was able to grow 2,028 pounds, and in 2013 I’m going double or nothing. I have absolutely no idea if I’ll be able to achieve my goal. But, as with any adventure, half the fun is getting there. ~Mavis ******* This Read More >>
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Do you ever browse through your farmers’ markets and find produce you’ve never heard of before? Sometimes I do, and while I would love to try them, I never know exactly how to prepare them, so I usually pass and opt for the familiar instead. The thing is, there are so many tasty varieties of Read More >>
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I was going through some pictures last night and totally forgot to tell you about The Seattle Urban Farm School garden we stopped at while on the Seattle Chicken Coop and Urban Farm Tour last month. The Seattle Urban Farm School is a “little farmhouse in the city where folks can see how much food can Read More >>
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I never really shopped at Winco very often in the heart of my couponing days, but since I’ve scaled back and really tried to focus on eating more whole foods, it’s become one of my favorite stores. It’s the perfect place to stock up on spices and grains and I especially love their bulk food Read More >>
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One of the most frequently asked questions I get is about the meat I feed my family. How do I get cheap meat? Where do I purchase my meat? Am I picky about the quality? In the past I’ve often bartered with neighbors for high quality meat, purchased meat in bulk on sale or was Read More >>
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The day is still young but so far today we have harvested a pint of lettuce {can you measure lettuce in pints?} kale, 3 pints and 1 quart of tomatoes, 1 lemon cucumber and an onion. Tacos are on the menu tonight so the lettuce, onion and tomatoes will sure come in handy. Sun Gold Read More >>
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Using a pressure canner is a little bit different than hot water bath canning, in that it requires a little more attention and every pressure canner is a little bit different. Making sure your pressure canner is in top order {or more specifically, the gauge} is essential. You can usually take it down to your Read More >>
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