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Without a microwave

We have been without a microwave since last August. One day I was heating up diced zucchini on a paper towel and BOOM …

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Recipe: Vanilla Birthday Cupcakes

Vanilla Birthday Cupcakes Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups …

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Recipe: Peanut Butter Cake Bars

Peanut Butter Cake Bars Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup peanut butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 4 …

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Recipe: Pear Tart

INGREDIENTS: For the Crust: 1 cup of butter, room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon …

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Halloween brownies

This isn’t a proper recipe because it’s as simple as opening a box of brownie mix and baking to directions – with …

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The tomato thieves

We had been growing a huge amount of tomatoes this year. We actually even had some volunteer tomato plants pop up from …

butter mint ice cream cone

Recipe: Butter Mint Ice Cream

Butter Mint Ice Cream   INGREDIENTS: 2 cups heavy cream 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/2 …

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Smart birds!

The scrub jays have really come to know that we leave peanuts out for them. When we forget to toss a handful …

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A peachy day

I had seen that our peaches were ripening a while ago, and I remembered to go check on them today. I was able …

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A little harvest

I had planted carrot seeds so long ago. I can’t even remember if it was before I was pregnant, or maybe while …

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Fresh salad any time

Last month we decided to order the aerogarden! I’d been getting advertisements for it in the mail for a long time, and …

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Out in the yard

I was finally out and about in our yard again today for a little bit. I get very exausted so easily now, …

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Apples and Lemons

I haven’t had many cravings to speak of during this pregnancy. I guess I’ve been feeling too sick to really enjoy eating …