October Garden Update
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October Garden Update

Well, this month we’ve had some unexpected changes, both good and bad. There have been significant changes to the garden, additions, new placements, and the thought of something new coming up down the road. Lettuce and Carrots The lettuce and carrots have now moved to their more permanent home, in the ground. There’s still one…

How to Properly Freeze Onions for Long-Term Storage
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How to Properly Freeze Onions for Long-Term Storage

Recently I asked myself why I wasn’t freezing a few things. Namely, potatoes and onions. I use them often enough to buy in bulk, but not often enough to actually go through them in a reasonable amount of time. But I remember seeing something on Onions while I was researching how to freeze potatoes And…

Dry Rubs vs. Marinades: Which is Best for Flavor?
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Dry Rubs vs. Marinades: Which is Best for Flavor?

Recently, my husband has been doing much more of the cooking lately. That is, until he got a side job. Which. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining by any means. But I’ve noticed something. The last few meals he’s made he’s marinaded the meat. We had Carne Asada tacos one night, and shrimp Tacos…

How to Freeze Potatoes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Preserving Freshness
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How to Freeze Potatoes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Preserving Freshness

How many times have you purchased a 5 or 10lb. back of potatoes, only to not use them nearly as fast as you thought you would. Me? Far too many times to count. But recently, I learned a few tricks that will help me use them up quicker. I can freeze them very easily! It…

Transform Scraps into Beautiful Homemade Paper: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Transform Scraps into Beautiful Homemade Paper: A Step-by-Step Guide

You know the junk mail you always just throw away? What if there was a way to transform that into something beautiful? I was scrolling Pinterest one evening, while watching tv with Daniel. That’s when I found this smart use of a dollar store splatter guard. They used it to make paper, and other than…