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Did you know that the FDA approved the first genetically modified apple variety recently? Although in the United States no FDA approval is required for GMO’s, some companies choose to undergo the process anyway {I guess to make people feel better?}. The apples, named Arctic Granny, don’t brown when sliced…ever. The gene responsible for apples Read More >>
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Yesterday we drove through Mystic, Connecticut and low and behold, there was Mystic Pizza–like THE original Mystic Pizza from the Julia Roberts movie. Do you remember? The Girl and I decided that since were just driving through, we should look up the reviews and maybe stop and grab a pizza. We decided to look up Read More >>
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Word of the Day: Prognosticate Definition: To predict, foretell Used in a sentence: To prognosticate weather conditions is not a simple matter. The Girl and I made it to Freeport, Maine last night and holy canolies, what a busy day we had!! We stopped by Mystic Pizza for lunch {more on that in a little bit}, popped into the Read More >>
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We don’t eat out at restaurants very often, but when we do, I’m blown away by how large the portion sizes are. I typically find myself eating out while on vacation {for obvious reasons!}, so I’m lucky that The Girl is always with me because we love to share meals. Sharing meals is perfect in Read More >>
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10 Tips for Getting Your Kids Involved in the Kitchen — They say that the key to getting kids to eat healthy is involving them in the growing and preparation of the foods. Since growing season is in a sad, but factual lull, this is the perfect time to get the kids, no matter their Read More >>
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I get a lot of emails asking me about the best breeds for backyard chickens, and with baby chick season right around the corner, I thought I would just answer the question in a tidy little post. BUT, before I jump into answering the question, I want to mention that it really depends on what Read More >>
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I popped into Costco right before I left for the east coast and picked up a few of the boy’s favorite things… doughnuts, popcorn, chicken skewers and a few other necessities. Well, I consider bread and eggs necessities, but maybe I’m crazy. My husband isn’t known to cook, in fact maybe if I’m lucky he Read More >>
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Word of the Day: Plebeian Definition: Common, vulgar, pertaining to common people Used in a sentence: His plebeian habits made him unfit for aristocratic society. Today The Girl and I set off on our road trip!! If all goes as planned we will be stopping in Mystic, Connecticut for lunch {guess where we’ll be eating?!} and then to Read More >>
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