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Hello Saturday… Sunny {but cold} skies are in the forecast for today here in Coastal Maine. I think I’ll stay inside and sort through my garden seeds and see what I need to get started under the grow lights. Well that, and bake a little something in the AGA. 😉 How about YOU? What are Read More >>
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bits and bobs: A random assortment of things; small remaining pieces and things Doormats. How many do you use at once? Call me old fashioned but I’ve always thought one was enough. But Grandinroad magazine shows us how to use three. If you were thinking about ordering some Cadbury mini eggs online for Easter baskets… Read More >>
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One of the things I did while I was on Fair Isle to keep myself occupied while I waited for my big box of supplies to arrive, was to collect wool bits I spied along the fences and paths on my daily walks. When I first started collecting these bits of wool, I hadn’t a Read More >>
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When I had placed my order for the AGA last year, I had anticipated spending all winter {this winter} in the kitchen baking. And so when the first one arrived damaged and we were told it would be another 8 months {the end of May!} before another one would arrive, I pretty much set all Read More >>
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Looking for something special to make for dessert tonight? Do you have some canned cherry pie filling in your pantry? Well if you do, I have the perfect Cherry Crisp recipe for you. A cherry crisp with almond topping. I used sour cherries in this recipe but sweet ones will work too. This recipe is Read More >>
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One of the things I love about documenting how much we spend on groceries each month, is that some months I’m over and some months I’m way under but in the end, it’s really about keeping myself accountable. I find what people spend on groceries fascinating. Some people spend most of their food dollars on Read More >>
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Go On A Solo Adventure. A solo adventure to Fair Isle. I don’t think I could have picked a more unique and cozy spot to spend a few weeks. It’s been a wee bit windy since I left and my big box of supplies {and treats and shoes} I dropped off at the Post Office Read More >>
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Hello Saturday… I love you. On the agenda for today: Bake a batch of chocolate chip cookies in the AGA! Make a beef pie in the AGA! Bake a cake in the AGA! Bake some popovers in the AGA! Simmer some green beans on the AGA!!!!! This of course will ALL BE DONE in my Read More >>
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