Author Archives: simply0637

Honey-Spiced Peaches

Peaches, peaches everywhere.  I am peached out!  I sliced and froze them, baked with them and we ate them whole and in ice-cream – but there were still some left – what to do?  I didn’t want to make jam … Continue reading

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Kids Craft Corner – Cardboard Wallet

I walked into the kitchen to see Stella very focused  – she was writing on a piece of paper.  I took a closer look and she was designing and diagramming the steps to make a wallet out of cardboard and … Continue reading

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Crop Mob?

Living in a rural area – I have found that I have become more isolated.  This is not necessarily by choice, but because of distance to others and the amount of work it takes to keep up a house and … Continue reading

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Is It Hot Outside? Cool Off With Peach Ice Cream

At the end of last summer I purchased and ice cream maker, but we never used it!  I have always wanted one and after taking a class with Sally Fallon Morell – I really wanted to make ice cream from … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Hair Gel Using Flax Seeds

A couple of weeks ago, my co-worker and me were having a discussion on home product conditioners.  The conversation was around how to keep knots out of hair – I suggested using mayonnaise, olive oil or coconut oil.  My co-worker … Continue reading

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Blueberries Overflowing, Blueberry Buckle Time

Along with putting up peaches – I have about 34 pounds of blueberries to put up. I will mostly freeze the blueberries for use over the fall, winter and spring until next blueberry season.  We LOVE blueberries in our house … Continue reading

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The Easiest Peach Cobbler

I have been putting up peaches for the past couple of days and I am ready to stop being sticky!   I am down the last bunch and it feels good!   As I putting up some more peaches yesterday I thought … Continue reading

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How To Make A Cake From A Watermelon

I saw a picture of a cake made from a watermelon and had to try it.  How cool a cake that under the frosting is watermelon – FUN!  Of  course when I tried to remember where I saw the photo … Continue reading

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Build Your Own Compost Bin Using Pallets

Our compost bin, or I should say lack of – since our compost bin is a pile of our kitchen and yard waste covered by cardboard and a couple of rocks.  The pile is in our front field, near where … Continue reading

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No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

I was invited to my first pot luck in our new home town.  I love get-togethers, but they also give me some anxiety.  When you are new to area and you are getting to know the community and new people … Continue reading

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