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Even though I had to make 600 {yes, you read that right} cupcakes yesterday, I really wanted them to taste homemade. After a couple of you left comments on my Albertsons shopping trip post on how I could improve a boxed mix cake I thought I’d give a few of them a try. And guess what? Read More >>
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I was planning on lining the inside perimeter of the greenhouse with pepper plants like I did last year but when I went to grab the pots, I discovered they were all gone. The Handsome Husband thought all my free planting containers I snagged from the Home Depot last spring were garbage and recycled them. Aww how nice. What Read More >>
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How to Transport Cupcakes — So remember the other day when I showed you all of those cake mixes I bought for the committee event I signed up for? Well yesterday in between blogging, folding laundry and playing with Lucy the trouble dog, I whipped up a whopping 600 cupcakes. Maybe that sounds like a lot, but Read More >>
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Looking for an awesome recipe for all those spring radishes? This recipe for radish coleslaw sounds kind of funky, but it’s delicious. I promise. Make a double batch and you’ll have plenty to bring to a potluck. Ingredients 1 cup radishes, shredded 1 cup carrots, shredded 1 cup green cabbage, shredded 1/3 cup sour cream Read More >>
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Andy was pretty quiet last week–in fact, I almost sent the HH down to the basement to do a welfare check. Just when I thought he’d disappeared for good, I spotted him out back whispering to one of the yard gnomes. Turns out, he’d just been homesick for Gladys. He said he’d spent the week Read More >>
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If you are tired of walking outside to find your strawberries {or any other fruit or vegetable for that matter} with chunks missing, you might want to give bird netting a try. Bird Netting is highly effective in keeping birds and other smaller critters out of the garden beds and away from the fruits and 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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I was never a fan of broccoli until this past year when I finally started doing something other than steaming the heck out of it and serving it with rice. I had no idea broccoli could taste so good with a few ingredients and a little effort. This recipe for sesame garlic broccoli is my Read More >>
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