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About a month ago, a copy of Bon Appetit magazine found it’s way into my hands. As I was flipping through the pages, I came across a recipe for strawberry tarts, and it stopped me in my tracks. I don’t consider myself to be an adventurous cook, I just tend to make whatever’s fast and easy Read More >>
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Last week I splurged and purchased 2 of the Sharing Spree $5 for $10 Oroweat Outlet Store deals. The deal is no longer available, but I basically paid $10 out of pocket for a $20 store credit. Well yesterday, Monkey Boy and The Girl and I redeemed the credit. This was our first time a the 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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Looking for a quick and easy dessert for the 4th of July? No problem. All you need are a few ice cream sandwiches, a jar of sprinkles and you’re all set. Put your kiddos in charge of dessert this year. The directions are super easy! Click on the Pin it tab below to share this Read More >>
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{photo credit} I’ve been thinking about keeping bees again. Although I’m allergic to bees, I still think it would be pretty darn cool to harvest our own honey. I mean after all, we already have chickens and a large vegetable garden, wouldn’t bees seem like the next step? Plus, I’d get to wear a rather Read More >>
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This past week I was able to pick up 4 boxes of fresh produce that was headed for the dumpster. After The Girl Who Thinks She’s a Bird and I sorted through all of the boxes, we ended up with yet another amazing haul of free fresh fruit and vegetables. Can anyone tell me how Read More >>
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This strawberry and blueberry trifle dessert was hands down the easiest dessert recipe I’ve made in a long, long time. With all the fresh berries available in the stores, roadside stands and our gardens this time of year, it’s the perfect dish to bring along to a potluck or to a friends house. Umm did Read More >>
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In our latest box of reclaimed produce {I’ll post the pictures tomorrow} there were a ton of free tomatoes that needed to be dealt with right away. The quickest thing I could think to with them was to make a batch of dehydrated tomatoes. If you have never dehydrated tomatoes before it’s super easy. Wash, Read More >>
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