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Freeze Fruit
Is this really news? People cut back on groceries
File in the, "Really now?" folder... generic potato chips?!?!I do Try To Do This
I was raised by parents who came through hard times from the war, so this was a value in our home. Have a backup plan for leftover fruits and veggies. If lunches don't use the leftovers, try to create meals that do.Gardening in the month of September
Ok, so since September's just around the corner ... I wanted to post the September Calendar for you guys. =D
Here are a few gardening tasks and projects that you can do this month to help keep your garden looking it's best for the rest of this season, and prepare for the long cold winter and upcoming spring.
Power Up With Breakfast
Eating breakfast regularly helps build healthy bodies. Did you know that a smart breakfast that includes foods from all five food groups can supply ¼ of your child’s daily nutrient requirements? No wonder it’s regarded as the most important meal of the day.Midday Muse: How does your garden grow...
In answer to Casa's Midday Muse I'd like to share photos of the bounty that is just starting to come in from our garden. Yes. It's a bit late.
Eating Healthy in an Imperfect World
In my baby steps I'm taking to a healthier and better life, I realize that I often let excuses get in the way. Time, money, work, and a wedding in less than 30 days are the main culprits as of late :-)
However, today I read an interesting article on Web MD, that gave the following tips to "Eating Healthy in an Imperfect World" and thought I'd share. They are as follows:
- Cook a bigger batch of food on the weekends, and refrigerate or freeze for weekday consumption.
The Pulse of Summer: Blender Drinks Are Back
The Pulse of Summer: Blender Drinks Are Back http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/25/dining/25blender.html?th&emc=th By PETE WELLS Published: June 25, 2008 YOU may regard the electric blender as a helpful household appliance. For your bartender, it is a tool straight from the devil. “You’d be hard pressed to find a barman who takes his work seriously who works in a joint with a blender,” said Duggan McDonnell, an owner of the bar Cantina in San Francisco.Red Fruit Tart
At the welcome back party I planned on YumSugar and threw on Saturday night I made a rustic red fruit tart for dessert. It was absolutely delicious and there was just enough for everyone to get a slice.
Red Fruit Tart
From Rachael Ray magazine
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
Ice water
1 large egg, separated
1 1/4 pounds ripe plums (sliced), strawberries (halved) and cherries (halved)
Sugar, for sprinkling
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons apricot jam, heated and strained
Part 1 of 12 - The Audacity of Socialism by Investor's Business Daily
I found this 12 part series in Investor's Business Daily. I will start today by posting the first part, and I'll continue to post the remaining 11 parts; one each day. It is shocking to say the least, and I feel most people are unaware of these facts.November Calendar
Here are a few gardening tasks and projects that you can do this month to help keep your garden looking it's best for the rest of this season, and prepare for the long cold winter and upcoming spring.
Perennials, annuals, and bulbs
Make sure that the canes of your climbing roses and other vining plants are securely fastened to their supports. Winter winds can whip and severely damage unprotected plants.
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