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Tired of eating kale everyday? Well if you have boatloads of kale STILL growing in your backyard like I do, turning a couple of batches of fresh kale into kale powder is a snap! Yep, kale powder is pretty much my new best friend. Just don’t tell my kids I’m sneaking it in their dinners Read More >>
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Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard, and all she found was KALE. I am beginning to rethink the whole “Was it a good idea to plant Brussels sprouts ” idea. I mean really, the plants are a total garden hog, and the Brussels Sprouts are taking forever to grow. At this rate, we may Read More >>
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When my neighbor Mrs. Hillbilly picked up a new {to her} bread maker at the thrift store a few weeks ago, she also scored a copy of the popular cookbook Deceptively Delicious* for 2 bucks. Mrs. Hillbilly and I have been bartering like crazy because of all the excess tomatoes and squash in my garden, and Read More >>
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Fuji Apples $.60 a pound! I don’t know about you, but I LOVE stopping by produce stands this time of year. Ever since I was a kid my grandparents would stop by the Tacoma Boy’s produce stand every weekend before heading out of town. Back then you were not allowed to touch the fruit. They would have Read More >>
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{photo credit} The Handsome Husband doesn’t know this yet, but when we are old and grey we are going to live in a thatched roof cottage by the sea. I will get a few white swans for the backyard pond, putter around the garden, and bake cookies all day while he chops wood, and grumbles Read More >>
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This year my goal is to grow 2,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. I think I can do it. With 16 raised garden beds, a greenhouse, a raspberry patch and a few more planting beds sprinkled throughout our property, I believe growing 2,000 pounds of food is an attainable goal. Even if I do Read More >>
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Here is the bartering video in case you missed the live version on Making it in America with Vinnie Politan. P.S. I have no idea why on earth I am smiling SO BIG in the video. You’d think with my crappy British teeth, I’d be trying to keep my mouth shut. Oh, and who is Read More >>
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DiscountMags is offering a 1 year subscription to Bon Appetit Magazine for only $4.99 when you use code 7387 at checkout. *This would make a great Christmas Gift for your favorite chef! Bon Appetit is THE guide to outstanding food. This magazine subscription is America’s leading food, wine, and entertainment magazine. Each issue is filled Read More >>
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