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The weather here in Seattle has been a wee bit wet the last few days. With no signs of letting up, I’ve decided to tackle a few greenhouse projects this weekend rather than brave the rain. This is all subject to change of course if we get an hour or two of sunshine. I’m on Read More >>
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I’ve been making this carrot cake for a few years now and let me tell you, it is Da’ Bomb! Everyone loves this cake and I am frequently asked for the recipe. When I attend a pot luck or awards dinner and need to bring a dessert, I bring this cake. And every time I Read More >>
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We’ve had a nice batch of sunny days in Seattle lately. So nice in fact I’ve been spending all of my free time in the garden. Which is good. It keeps me out of the bars and discos. Ha Ha Ha. Do you remember the cabbage and stinky brussels sprouts I started from seed under Read More >>
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While the kids were at school today, I made a batch of Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies. I found a box of Red Velvet cake mix last week while I was cleaning out the pantry. I was planning on baking a cake, until I noticed a recipe for cookies on the side of the box. Cookies Read More >>
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This morning at breakfast I asked the monkeys “If you could only have 1 fruit or vegetable to eat for the rest of your life what would it be?” Monkey Boy was quick to answer “Bananas”. The Girl took a little longer with her reply, “An Irish potato from the late 1700’s. {I gave her Read More >>
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More often than not, the best recipes, are the simple ones. Last week I made the Handsome Husband a heaping plate of asparagus. Here is my secret recipe. Step #1 Wash asparagus. Cut off ends {and toss to the chickens}. Step #2 Roast a handful of pine nuts. Step #3 Place the asparagus in a Read More >>
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With sunny skies and temps in the mid 50’s, Sunday was a perfect day for planing spring crops. This time around I planted French Breakfast & Crimson Radish seeds as well as Monstrueux de Viroflay Spinach from Botanical Interests Seed Company. The French Breakfast Radish is a new one for me. I’ve seen these yummy Read More >>
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I haven’t been buying too much heavily processed food lately. We are in the process of trying to clear out the freezer {and eating everything} before this summers harvest starts to roll in. However I was able to stock up on some inexpensive black beans and pickles last week. Yay! Here is what I purchased: Read More >>
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