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I am enjoying lots of parties this holiday season. I do hope you are too! Many thanks to friends and family for the wonderful invitations. I enjoy bringing along food and for a recent party I used Drunken Onions I canned back in September as …
We better enjoy the last of our farm-fresh produce. The farm plot is now closed until spring. Over the weekend we had to remove all of the tomato cages and other gear. No more stories about the farm until January, when we start planning …
Create a wildlife oasis We have a little cabin in the Northwoods that allows us to escape work, school and all the associated activities. Up north, it’s easy to slow down, relax and take time to watch the activities of our woodland neighbors. Not long …
When you grow your own vegetables, you begin to understand the seasonal order of produce. In my farming experience, September is a great time to harvest onions, leeks, and peppers. I love red onions. I love them in salad, on sandwiches, and in just …
When visiting southern California, I love the pickled vegetables that are served alongside the chips and salsa in Mexican restaurants. Nice crunch, with a spicy bite. I hope you have had the chance to sample these veggies during your culinary adventures. If not, make them …
Bathroom looks amazing and this project is very close to completion. I love the fixtures I found on Signature Hardware. They have some pretty cool stuff for every style. Check out the granite and marble sink basins! Too cool! Great selection, packaging, and customer service. …
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I will receive a small percentage of the seller’s profit at no additional cost to you. Please see my Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for additional information. Wow! The bathroom floor looks fabulous. Unfortunately, the …
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I will receive a small percentage of the seller’s profit at no additional cost to you. Please see my Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for additional information. I took a little break, but have been …
When restoring the 1898 Locke-Marchialette home, not just any bath vanity would do. I walked through aisle after aisle at the big box stores, spent countless hours searching the internet, and paged through mountains of magazines. Clearly, I obsess more than most on such details. …
When I met Patrick just after arriving at college, I never would have imagined we would have so many common interests after nearly 30-years together. It turns out that we both come from a long lineage of farmers on our maternal side. Looks like we …