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I cannot remember a time when we have had such a large variety of fresh fruits and vegetables in the house. Even at the peak of summer harvest, the selection isn’t this vast. I’ve been feeding my family “chicken scraps” for the last 5 weeks and I still find it mind boggling. Last weeks edible Read More >>
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We aren’t huge meat eaters, so one of the ways I like to sneak a lot of protein into our meals is with black beans. This recipe I found several years ago from the Food to Live By cookbook is one of our favorites. If you really wanted to, you could serve this with chips, Read More >>
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Back in early April, I built 5 potato towers. The construction was simple. I used wire, dirt, straw and a few seed potatoes for each potato tower. Fast forward about 5 weeks, and as you can see it was finally time to add a second layer to the potato towers. To do this I simply Read More >>
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Although I was too sick to do any double coupon shopping this past week, I still managed to collect plenty of groceries. I bartered, harvested garden goodies, picked up reclaimed food, and even redeemed Swagbucks and Vitacost credits to fill the cupboards. It was a weird week to say the least. Here’s the food that Read More >>
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Yesterday I stopped by Chicken Scraps R Us to buy something, and as soon as I walked through the door, Produce Guy spotted me. “Hey Mavis… You’re just in time. I was getting ready to toss a bunch of scraps. Let me get them for you.” “Sweet,” I somehow mustered. 2 minutes later I found Read More >>
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This morning it’s a bit chilly outside. And I’m glad. Although I’ve been able to enjoy a weeks worth of sunshine and warm weather, I’m ready for a break. Just as long as the cooler temperatures don’t harm the vegetables. I’ve been debating on whether or not to plant the remaining 80+ tomato plants outside Read More >>
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Guess what were are having for dinner tonight? Breakfast! I made some mini bacon quiches this afternoon and now all that’s left to do is have Monkey Boy make a few pancakes to go with them. As soon as I finish typing up this recipe, I’m tossing on my pj’s, and calling it a day. Read More >>
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Whipping up a batch of sidewalk paint is not only easy, but it might just keep the kids busy long enough for you to get dinner ready as well. Have you ever sidewalk paint before? If not, here is how to make it: Mix equal parts water and corn starch {I used one cup of Read More >>
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