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I don’t know if I’m turning into a lazy couponer, tired of processed food, or just plain tired of shopping. But I’m proud to say, with the exception of 1 item last week, I bought real food. All. Real. Food. Maybe Bob Dylan was right… the times are a changing. Or perhaps I’m just tired Read More >>
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Yesterday I made a trip to the feed store {again}. But this time I didn’t go to buy baby chicks. I heard through the grapevine a nice selection of spring vegetable starts had just arrived and I wanted to be the first one over there to take a look. Although I have been starting seeds Read More >>
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Got a hot date for St. Patrick’s Day? Forget the flowers… Make something instead! Here is a re-cap of my favorite St. Patrick’s Day recipes: Breakfast: Rainbow Waffles Lucky Charms Lunch, Dinner: Guinness Beef Stew Red Potatoes with Bacon Irish Soda Bread Dessert: Rainbow Cupcakes Rainbow Jello Guinness Black & Tan Brownies
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Out of all the vegetables I use, onions would be ranked #1. I use onions in stir fry, soups, pot pies and practically anytime I cook meat in a crock pot. In fact I can’t imagine cooking without them. So in an effort to reduce our grocery budget, and to try to grow 2,000 lbs Read More >>
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Guess what I made today? Rainbow Jello! Holy canolies my kids are going to flip when I pull these babies out of the refrigerator for dessert tonight. Rainbow jello is really easy to make. As long as you have two things. Patience and time. Have you ever made Rainbow Jello before? Uncle Milton Rainbow Read More >>
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Yesterday, it rained all day long {again}. So, I decided to stay indoors and work on re-potting the cabbage, and thinning a few trays of seedlings. I must admit I totally love the little Jiffy peat pods. They make starting seedlings indoors simple. Once the seedlings grow true leaves, I re-pot them to larger containers. Read More >>
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Are you stressing yourself out about what to feed your little leprechauns for breakfast on St. Patrick’s Day? Don’t fret another minute. Rainbow Waffles are here to save the day! Step #1 Fill 6 squeeze bottles with about 1/2 cup {or more} waffle batter. Add food coloring and shake. Step #2 Fill your waffle maker Read More >>
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Yesterday in between snow flurries, sun, hail, snow, and more sun, I was able to use a few left over strawberry plants to create a wood pallet garden. I first spotted this great idea at the Seattle Flower & Garden Show in February. I asked the Handsome Husband if he could find me a couple Read More >>
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