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Right now the garden is in a holding pattern. Almost all of the tomatoes are green, and the squash are getting nice and fat. This time of year is the best part, but waiting for everything to ripen, is hard. Mostly because I know that when it does, it will be pandemonium trying to get Read More >>
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Okay everyone, I need your help. It appears the slugs were out in full force last night munching away at my young broccoli starts. This is very bad news as we need the broccoli to grow so we can enjoy some stir fry dinners this fall. Normally I would just walk out to the garden Read More >>
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Yesterday I made Monkey Boy and The Girl some fresh corn pancakes for their after school snack. We all know kids love pancakes, but did you know they {or at least mine} love corn pancakes too? Have you tried these before? If not, you should, because corn pancakes rule. Plus you can serve them for Read More >>
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Yesterday I was lucky enough to find a roadside stand offering some very inexpensive apples {Between $.25 – $.50 per pound}. So this morning as soon as the kids were off to school I got busy, and started making applesauce. Applesauce can be made to eat fresh, to freeze, or to can and store in Read More >>
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This year my goal is to grow 2,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. I think I can do it. With 16 raised garden beds, a greenhouse, a raspberry patch and a few more planting beds sprinkled throughout our property, I believe growing 2,000 pounds of food is an attainable goal. Even if I do Read More >>
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This afternoon I was driving and noticed a small sign along the road which read Butler’s Farm. I turned down the long gravel driveway and at the end I found a detached garage. The garage had 2 tables set up with apples nboth sides, and a couple of refrigerator cases with vegetables inside. I don’t Read More >>
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I like doing most of my cooking during the day so when the kids get home from school the kitchen isn’t a mess, and I’m not rushing around trying to make dinner at the last-minute. This recipe for Honey Barbecue Chicken has got to be one of the easiest dinners ever. Simply marinade the chicken Read More >>
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