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If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s how to peel a tomato quickly. After all, when you grow boatloads of food in your backyard every summer, you tend to pick up a few tricks along the way. How to Peel a Tomato. Step 1 – Wash your tomatoes. If you bought your 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 ******* Now Read More >>
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I picked a nice big basket of fat Roma bush beans this morning and had to stop snacking on them so I would have enough for dinner tonight. This recipe is very simple, but it’s my favorite way to eat green beans. And if you’ve never tried Roma beans before, put them on your list Read More >>
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As a special treat, on our way back from the lavender festival in Sequim, Washington the other day, The Girl and I stopped by a little burger shack called Fat Smitty’s. I don’t know how anyone could possibly NOT stop with all those cool hand carved statues out front. We figured we’d find your typical Read More >>
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Wow! Check out these awesome garden box photos Michelle from Albuquerque, NM sent in. Here’s what she had to say: Hi Mavis, My name is Michelle and I live in Albuquerque NM. I rent a house with my husband {who never gardens, but will water} and my best friend Buddy {my dog -who does garden, mostly Read More >>
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{The Girl Who Thinks She’s a Bird and Monkey Boy circa 1999} Disneyland is one of those places where you can totally tell all hands are on deck to make sure your experience, is, well, magical. You would be hard pressed to find trash lying around–they are meticulous about cleaning it up, it’s obviously family Read More >>
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This past week there were quite a few strawberries, melons and grapes to sort through. Unfortunately, the melons were a little past their prime to feed to my family but our flock of backyard chickens sure loved them. Out of the 3 boxes of produce scraps Mr. Produce Guy gave us, this is what we Read More >>
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Whole Grain Raspberry Bars — Holy raspberry season Batman! I am swimming in them and looking for raspberry recipes to try. How about you? This one looked like a perfect treat for breakfast and it did not disappoint. Plus these whole grain raspberry bars are on the healthier side, which makes me feel like Mom Read More >>
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