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Author Archives: simply0637
Burlap and Potatoes – Could It Work?
Spring is so in the air – we hit 90 degrees last week with the other days in the 70’s and 80’s. I had to get my hands into the dirt! Last weekend I spent about 6 hours cleaning up … Continue reading
Posted in Garden
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Delicious! Asparagus Risotto
I love asparagus, sauteed, baked, grilled, you name it – delicious! When I came across this risotto recipe and with the first of the asparagus in the stores – I knew what I had to do – make it! Making … Continue reading
Silver Beads – Making A Necklace (Part 2)
Years ago I received a necklace as a gift that I love and, as mentioned yesterday, with the clean silver beads I wanted to try and make a similar one. I have to say it looked easier than it was … Continue reading
Easy Way To Clean Silver (Part 1)
The other day I was wearing a necklace and had one of those – “ah-ha” moments, where I thought I could make this using the beads I have from a necklace that broke. About 20 years ago I made a … Continue reading
Kids Craft Corner – Candlesticks
We light candles often in our house and Stella started collecting the wax awhile back – she has bags full of wax that she has pulled off the sides of candles or off the candle holders. We have been talking … Continue reading
Spring Is In The Air – That Must Mean Spring Cleaning!
Throw the windows open, wash the bedding – let it hang on the line and wash all the winter jackets and pack them away! There is something about spring cleaning, getting the winter clutter put away and swept away, the … Continue reading
Cinnamon, Apricot Biscotti Recipe
I love Biscotti, but don’t make it very often, mainly because of the time it takes to make a batch. My mom makes wonderful biscotti and using her recipe I added the apricots. Stella loves them, they make a great … Continue reading
Kids Can Cook – Banana Sunflower Cookies
Stella has been watching me cook and helping me for a long time. This is Stella’s first, all her, baking debut! Usually she will ask to make something and then half way through ask me to finish. This one I … Continue reading
Posted in Cookies, Kids Cooking, Recipes
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How To Make Enzyme Cleaner
Having a green house cleaning business, I am always reading up on new cleaning products and recipes. I kept coming across articles on how to make your own enzyme cleaner, but since it takes 3 months, yes that is 3 … Continue reading
Chocolate Quinoa Bars
A neighbor purchased a big bag of quinoa – hoping to add it to her families diet, but it was not a hit and the bag was given to me. I already had a lot of quinoa, since we use … Continue reading
