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bits and bobs: A random assortment of things; small remaining pieces and things After listening to the book Dearie: The remarkable life of Julia Child on Audiobook, I was poking around online and came across an article online by Philadelphia Cousins, who was Julia Child’s niece. Julia’s niece was reminiscing about her Aunt’s evening ritual Read More >>
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The pressure is on here at Santa’s Workshop. The neighbors have begun to decorate for Christmas and we’re starting to see people putting up their Christmas lights. Things are getting intense! This town and the neighboring ones really get into the Christmas spirit and we’re really looking forward to being a part of it this Read More >>
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Last month I went to the The History of Maine Rug Hooking Exhibit at the Brick Store Museum. While I was there I noticed there was a class on how to make a no glue wooley wreath so I decided to sign up and give it a whirl. I had seen the wool wreaths before Read More >>
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I’ve been making this recipe for cauliflower and spinach gratin for about 8 years now and everytime I make it the HH always asks me why I don’t make it more often. Sometimes I make this gratin with gruyere cheese and sometimes parmesan. I think both cheeses are great in this dish. Although the HH Read More >>
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I made a meal plan for November and so far so good. I’ve crossed off about half of the things on my list I was hoping to make. My plan after making those big stock up grocery trips {here and here} was to have enough food tucked away in the pantry, fridge and freezer to Read More >>
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Eat More Fruits and Vegetables It was a good week for fruits and veggies. Butternut squash, broccoli, brussels sprouts, potatoes and dried fruit come to mind. I wish I would have bought a cabbage though. I’ve been craving a heaping serving of colcannon. Maybe Santa will bring me one for Christmas? Visit 24 {new} Bakeries Read More >>
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Question of the day: How much do you pay for health insurance? A letter arrived in the mail the other day telling us it’s time to renew our health insurance for 2025. We are self employed. We qualify for ZERO discounts. Every single year the premiums keep going up. To stay on the same plan Read More >>
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I think the best part about living smack in the middle of town is being able to go all out for the holidays. Holiday prep is officially underway at Santa’s workshop, and I’ve been having so much fun with it. The second coat of outdoor paint has been brushed on the lobsters. Now I just Read More >>
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