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Throughout the week, we love to cook up something delicious in the kitchen. But whether it’s lunch or dinner, there always seems to be leftovers. Part of the reason could be that I make enough on purpose so that I have leftovers. And what do I do with these leftovers? Well, make another meal, of course. It’s amazing how easily leftover pasta, vegetables or chicken…
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I am in no way a vegetarian, but I love my veggies and legumes, especially now that I grow my own on the farm. I also love my must have vegetable cookbooks for so many reasons. First of all, they have a completely different outlook on cooking with vegetables than most cookbooks. They have vegetables as center stage not as a side or ingredient. Second,…
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Charcuterie boards to make at home are so popular right now and we totally see why! Whether you make one for your next get-together, a quick lunch or snack, or for happy hour, a charcuterie board will be a hit. Make yours with an array of meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables. Add in some sliced bread or crackers as well to complete the board. Charcuterie boards work…
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If you are planning a fall garden, there’s good news. You haven’t missed the chance to get in on the gardening trend that was sparked during the spring Covid-19 quarantine. If you have vegetable and herb envy after looking at the harvests of all your friends, do not despair. You can still join them this fall with a bountiful basket of colorful and tasty edibles….
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Are you looking for ways to share kindness with others during these trying times? I’m with you! One of the best ways to help ourselves is to give back to others. There is a reason why so many people say they receive more than they give after spending time volunteering. Above all, you get to think outside your own anxiety, sadness, depression or general malaise…
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I am being taken over by zucchini and other squashes. I grow a big variety and most you can interchange. Yes, some have less water and the textures and tastes may be a little different, but overall, they are all delicious and you can use them in many of the same recipes. Have you ever grown zucchini? If so, you know how easy and fun…
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I LOVE cookbooks. They are one of my greatest joys in life! To have a book someone has spent hours testing and perfecting to make our lives filled with more goodness in the kitchen is my heaven. You’ve probably heard me say this before, but when I get a new cookbook, I sit down and read it like a novel. I look at every recipe,…
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The kitchen is the center of our home. It is the heartbeat. Which makes it the perfect place to start your sustainable life. Small, but significant changes can be made to ensure that the heart of your home is environmentally conscious. It won’t take as much time or effort to make these changes as you might think. Plus, they may even save you money in…
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This Father’s Day is bound to be a bit different from all others. Choices of things to do with your dad may be greatly impacted by COVID. And depending upon where you live may well determine how “normal” this year will be. But regardless, it doesn’t mean you still can’t make the day special for him. It certainly doesn’t have to be boring nor does…
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Let’s talk about Dad…My dad to be exact. Growing up, my dad traveled a lot. This meant that those days he was home to watch MASH with us before dinner were special. On weekends, he would run errands on Saturday and often bring home deli for lunch. He was there, present, and not fazed by raising three strong women. Now, fast forward to 2020…I have not…
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I do have a few online shopping sites for splurges that I am super excited about. By splurges, I’m not referring to over-the-top, expensive items. Splurges are brands we love, but only order from infrequently when we feel the need to treat ourselves. We just happen to be ordering a little more during quarantine. For instance, we are not eating out like we usually do,…
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Who doesn’t love getting gifts? And with the current COVID 19 tragedy and staying at home so much, we could all use anything to cheer us up. This means gifts are more important than ever. Plus, we still have birthdays, anniversaries, graduations…to celebrate. Hopefully, you read our favorite online shopping sites for basics. Now, we’re back with our favorite sites for gifts. I love to…
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