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Sometimes the law of unintended consequences is tricky. That’s apparent when it comes to vanilla. There’s a vanilla shortage, and while it has much to do with America’s recent {awesome!} obsession with all things natural, it has been brewing for years. The cause is 4-fold: 1. Natural vanilla is crazy labor intensive. Vanilla beans are Read More >>
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Quote of the Day “One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.” ~ Luciano Pavarotti Hello Friday! last night the HH made Rice Krispie treats {can you believe it!} and we had to end up putting them Read More >>
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Quote of the Day “Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” ~Sam Keen That Lucy! With the temps still in the mid 80’s she pretty much just lounged around all day moving from couch to car seat to the floor. It must be tough being covered in fur. I can only imagine how uncomfortable it must Read More >>
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Does anyone know what these mysterious red berries are? I’m too afraid to try them but the chickens seem to gobble the berries up faster than I can pick them. I vaguely remember somebody mentioning something but I can’t seem to remember now. Speaking of chickens…. Look at how PLUMP they are getting. We are Read More >>
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Quote of the Day “I start every morning at 7 or 7:30 in the same place – my little office where it’s dark and cozy – with a cup of the same really strong black coffee. It’s my little cocoon. There’s no phone or fax or Internet. And no music.” ~John Grisham Ohhh Wednesday. Currently humidity Read More >>
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