I’ve been on a bread kick lately! Most of the recipes I have shared so far are ones that I’ve made for quite awhile. Except for the Homemade Croissants; those were a new venture and I’m so pleased with how they turned out! This particular bread I have made for many special occasions not only [...]
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When I received a message earlier in the week from Terra to guest post I was so honored that she thought of me! She is one busy lady and had an unexpected and unwelcome surprise last week: big water leak in the kitchen! Living with fans drying your carpet, ripping out cabinets and general upheaval [...]
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Yep, I made that with my own two little hands… well I don’t have little hands really. Weird personal fact about me?? I can palm a basket ball with either hand. You’re welcome. And just to clarify we’re not talking the Man Hand episode of Seinfeld or anything. I decided one day that I wanted [...]
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With the turn of each page of The Heirloom Life Gardener I can already feel the dirt under my fingertips, smell the soil, feel the sun on my back and see my seeds begin to sprout. Not only do the words of Emilee and Jere Gettle, authors and Co founders of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, [...]
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Who doesn’t enjoy a bowl of hot and hearty soup on cold wintry nights?? This soup is not only delicious and hearty it is quick! Ready to eat in roughly 30 minutes start to finish! Using fresh cheese stuffed tortellini pasta helps keep your cooking time down. Perfect for any week night and you are still [...]
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chal·lah noun \ˈḵä-lə, ˈhä-\ That’s what I’m talking about people. I love this bread and what it symbolizes. Let me share with you what I learned about Challah bread when I started making it. It is prepared to usher in the Sabbath at sundown and is enjoyed as apart of the Sabbath dinner. Challah is made [...]
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News Years is always a little bittersweet in our house. A time to embrace the New Year and all that it offers and a time of remembrance. Seven years ago my father in law was taken from us on New Years day. He fought hard and long against Mesothelioma and held on for another 3 [...]
8 Comments. Continue Reading...I love to buy new notebooks. Like a lot of notebooks. I know.. I’m a small child. When the end of Summer roles around and I have the mile long school supply lists for my girls I find that I’m oohing and ahhing over the notebooks as much as they are. Not to mention sharp, [...]
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Playing in leaves… chopping wood… kitties following you where ever you go… giggles and laughter… rope swings… warm sun on your back… simple pleasures indeed. Tara
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This fudge will melt in your mouth and you will wonder why you haven’t found the recipe sooner. As the names implies, three different chocolates in the ingredients give you a well rounded kick ass chocolate flavor. Rich, yes, but complex enough in flavor that is doesn’t just taste sugary sweet. It always [...]