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I loaded up the trunk of my car today and headed to the woman’s shelter and local thrift store. There won’t be any time for spring cleaning this year, because I’ll be too busy in the garden. So I packed the kids old suitcases from when they we teeny tiny little people with gently worn Read More >>
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Last week when we received a head of cauliflower in our reclaimed produce box, it took me a few minutes to figure out what I was going to do with it. Roasted cauliflower with curry! Luckily I had been cleaning out the spice cupboard earlier that day and the curry container was still out on the counter. Read More >>
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I love using Crisco for my pie crusts, but I’m not a fan of cleaning shortening out of the measuring cup. So here’s an awesome tip to save yourself from washing the greasy mess left behind after measuring out shortening: line your measuring cup with plastic wrap before measuring out your shortening. It totally works–and Read More >>
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This year I’m on a mission to grow 4,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables in my suburban backyard. In 2012 I was able to grow 2,028 pounds, and in 2013 I’m going double or nothing. I have absolutely no idea if I’ll be able to achieve my goal. But, as with any adventure, half the fun is getting there. ~Mavis Here is Read More >>
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Curry chicken and rice is the most requested meal in our house. Monkey Boy would eat it every night of the week if he could. Not only is this easy chicken curry and rice recipe super easy to make, but the house smells like a gourmet restaurant every time it’s simmering on the stove. This Read More >>
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