Once again, I am calling on my knowledgeable readers to help me figure out a gardening problem. I have no idea whether these plants are weeds or flowers. And if they are flowers, what kind of flowers are they? This is at least the second year they have sprouted up, but I don’t remember planting […]
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Zucchini Cakes or AKA, Vegetarian "Crab" Cakes
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This recipe for Zucchini Cakes or AKA, Vegetarian “Crab” Cakes is a great way to use the extra zucchini that you might have. The recipe is from our CSA and was included in our weekly share of organic produce. The sandwich reminds me of a real crab cake, only the main ingredient is zucchini […]
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Recently I heard a knock at my front door and when I answered the door the conversation went like this. guy dressed in a uniform: “Hello ma’am, I am working in the neighborhood and I thought I would stop by and give you information about my company. I can help you with this clover patch […]
READ MORE >>Perform Your Own Home Energy Audit To Help Trim Your Utility Expenses
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This post was originally published in July 2009. Our utility bills account for about 10% of our total household budget. I’m not sure how that compares to everyone else, but there has got to be some room to reduce those expenses. With clipboard in hand, I recently did a walk-thru of our house and performed […]
READ MORE >>Cantaloupe Salsa
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Homegrown cantaloupe is absolutely delicious and this is the second year in a row that I have had great success with growing cantaloupe. My knife sliced through the melon like it was butter. And the taste is sweet and juicy. I may never buy a cantaloupe from a store again. And I will certainly be growing […]
READ MORE >>If You Want To Save Money, Step Away From The Stores.
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This post was originally published in June 2009. I can honestly say that I am doing a better job of staying away from the stores, especially Target, in 2010. I found myself with some time to kill yesterday morning. My oldest daughter was attending vacation bible school from 9am – noon. I could have gone […]
READ MORE >>How To Make Iced Coffee
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This post was originally published in July 2009. No, I don’t have a tobacco-chewing habit, like my husband thought when he first saw my cold-brewed coffee jar. I have a different habit…iced coffee. I drink hot coffee in the mornings, but in the summer I love iced coffee. I came across this recipe by accident […]
READ MORE >>Calling All Gardeners ~ Please Help Me Identify This Plant
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A few weeks ago, I was being impatient with my garden. My zucchini plant was huge and had a ton of flowers, but not one single zucchini. The plant had grown so big that it was taking over the garden and yard. But what I assumed was a zucchini plant is actually not a zucchini […]
READ MORE >>Summer Vegetable Pasta
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Take advantage of all that summer garden goodness with this quick pasta dish. Serve with grilled chicken and your meal is complete. Summer Vegetable Pasta 1/3 cup olive oil 1 zucchini, chopped 1 yellow squash, chopped 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups sliced grape or cherry tomatoes 1-2 Tbsp chopped fresh herbs […]
READ MORE >>The Road to Simplicity Starts With Cleaning the Refrigerator
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In a quest to declutter and hopefully simplify our home, I wrote a series this past winter called “Tackle That Tough Spot”. I decluttered and reorganized our home office, the garage/mudroom/pantry, the foyer closet and the kids’ toys. Aside from our constant struggle with wrangling the toys, these areas have remained organized all of these […]
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