tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.comments2023-05-17T08:24:12.712-05:00MahlzeitAlexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087069977867729538noreply@blogger.comBlogger490125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-83722912122917551042014-08-23T00:38:36.937-05:002014-08-23T00:38:36.937-05:00Thank you very much for such a lovely and informat...Thank you very much for such a lovely and informative post.Real Estate In Chennaihttp://googolrealty.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-60997870497975590722012-03-21T10:40:56.532-05:002012-03-21T10:40:56.532-05:00oh I am laughing too. credit cards! I will pray fo...oh I am laughing too. credit cards! I will pray for you! I re-use my plastic storage bags over & overSincerely, Emilyhttps://emilysincerely.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-49003545589939987732012-03-08T09:55:41.857-06:002012-03-08T09:55:41.857-06:00Getting rid of the plastic items in one's life...Getting rid of the plastic items in one's life is next to impossible, especially storage bags. They're useful little suckers. I reuse mine-- just wash them out.<br /><br />However, by "no plastic" I meant I'm not putting anything on the credit card, lol.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087069977867729538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-86872658442886989192012-03-08T08:51:46.952-06:002012-03-08T08:51:46.952-06:00I have made what I thought was huge strides to get...I have made what I thought was huge strides to get rid of plastic in the kitchen, but it still seems I see something plastic where ever I turn. How the heck do you get rid of plastic storage bags? Just wondering ! I pick lettuce in a plastic bucket (I can fix that, but I already have the bucket) and store the lettuce in plastic bag in crisper..... or plastic bag to give to someone elseSincerely, Emilyhttps://emilysincerely.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-91081975182928501392012-02-02T09:28:10.014-06:002012-02-02T09:28:10.014-06:00I'm in again, I put up that I was doing a 10 d...I'm in again, I put up that I was doing a 10 dollars a week for food shopping, as like last year, critter food/care is not counted, garden items as required will be got and this year, I am being bad, I have booked a combo 13 year wedding and Valentines Day dinner out, but for what its worth, we are supporting both a both a local farm and eating local food at the meal. They only have dining on sundays at their farm, I will post more once its happened.<br /><br />I am aware that the truck will be going in for a tuneup and a clean air check this month as well, but it will be paid for with cash.<br /><br />My updates will be on Food Storage Fridays, and I look forward to seeing how you and everyone else that joins goes this month.farmgalhttp://livingmydreamlifeonthefarm.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-25843542192770560812012-02-02T01:06:12.381-06:002012-02-02T01:06:12.381-06:00I am going to try this - lately my spending habits...I am going to try this - lately my spending habits have been way too loose. I am exciting for how this might change my way of thinking!Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06590232554007600176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-1429097326227872692012-01-29T20:43:45.056-06:002012-01-29T20:43:45.056-06:00Ha! I'm not the only one! http://methylgrace...Ha! I'm not the only one! http://methylgrace.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/dark-days-10/Gracehttp://methylgrace.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/dark-days-10/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-64553303558971957692012-01-24T16:59:59.309-06:002012-01-24T16:59:59.309-06:00I told you it was for sharing!I told you it was for sharing!Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087069977867729538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-21112586186688161702012-01-24T12:21:57.995-06:002012-01-24T12:21:57.995-06:00Making these today!!Making these today!!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15689606909058471691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-20067718858584237622012-01-21T21:34:22.498-06:002012-01-21T21:34:22.498-06:00Nice 4 pots, a jar and two bags meal ya got there....Nice 4 pots, a jar and two bags meal ya got there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-84501875706833898452012-01-10T16:57:37.805-06:002012-01-10T16:57:37.805-06:00This is what I'm hearing. I don't even try...This is what I'm hearing. I don't even try, it just grows itself!Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087069977867729538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-72816128392056055522012-01-10T15:44:11.060-06:002012-01-10T15:44:11.060-06:00I love it! Chamomile is the ONLY plant I've ne...I love it! Chamomile is the ONLY plant I've never been able to grow!!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15689606909058471691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-11555784866102866452012-01-10T07:51:55.378-06:002012-01-10T07:51:55.378-06:00I would never think to put these fruits in pie. In...I would never think to put these fruits in pie. Interesting!<br />My pie crazy husband would love this.Elizabethhttp://kittycafe.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-5865316493501233412011-12-30T19:45:35.396-06:002011-12-30T19:45:35.396-06:00All things ginger - YUM!All things ginger - YUM!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-72002956810662191792011-12-27T09:09:13.539-06:002011-12-27T09:09:13.539-06:00FF-- I may have stumbled on that trick (which my S...FF-- I may have stumbled on that trick (which my SIL also mentioned to me) because I've substituted liqueurs, which have a vodka base. Eliz- the green crust was very cool. I bought the green tea powder on a whim and I'm addicted to it!Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087069977867729538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-73106099351253106912011-12-27T07:12:34.380-06:002011-12-27T07:12:34.380-06:00I want to see this green crust!I want to see this green crust!Elizabethhttp://kittycafe.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-19188066644030061702011-12-27T06:42:01.057-06:002011-12-27T06:42:01.057-06:00If your crust doesn't contain lard, you can al...If your crust doesn't contain lard, you can also make use of a vodka + water combination. The vodka helps to moisten the crust as you roll it out and evaporates in the oven. I've tried it myself, and it works famously.<br /><br />http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97330375The Finicky Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08567894263496041640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-5605084262232174992011-12-25T09:29:52.142-06:002011-12-25T09:29:52.142-06:00I loved your essay.I loved your essay.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16125611386432494969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-63270231205775474352011-12-09T06:36:26.219-06:002011-12-09T06:36:26.219-06:00This looks fabulous. I agree - cassoulets ARE tric...This looks fabulous. I agree - cassoulets ARE tricky and they can take a lot of time so it's nice you found a keeper. I'll keep this recipe in mind, thank you.Elizabethhttp://kittycafe.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-76365645734538905882011-12-06T10:07:17.859-06:002011-12-06T10:07:17.859-06:00Congratulations.
Your last line says it all. Ther...Congratulations. <br />Your last line says it all. There is nothing more calming that working in a garden. I think the very literal earthiness (working with the earth, actually having it in your hands) is the very reason. I find the same calmness working with the earth (in this sense -clay) when making pottery.Elizabethhttp://kittycafe.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-55124902470206959992011-12-02T11:53:40.808-06:002011-12-02T11:53:40.808-06:00Emily, for a chocolate overload breakfast, have th...Emily, for a chocolate overload breakfast, have the cocoa with these scones: http://sconeday.blogspot.com/2011/12/i-stopped-eating-candy.html <br />:)Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087069977867729538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-1030382031778497172011-12-02T10:56:32.340-06:002011-12-02T10:56:32.340-06:00Ahhh, nice mugs.You are right, every thrift store ...Ahhh, nice mugs.You are right, every thrift store has an entire are with mugs, a lot of which are holiday themed. I have found some great ones there for my nieces. I use them to put "stuff" in - like home made cocoa mix or cards that I made. I like to look of your cocoa recipe. I found a gingerbread cocoa mix recipe that I like right now. I will post about it SOON!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-39466396776632109282011-11-27T18:28:32.529-06:002011-11-27T18:28:32.529-06:00MMMM, they sound delicious and what a great way to...MMMM, they sound delicious and what a great way to not have any waste!Chiot's Runhttp://www.chiotsrun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-56925348576711800342011-11-22T17:59:57.838-06:002011-11-22T17:59:57.838-06:00I may have to loosen the reins on "local"...I may have to loosen the reins on "local" and expand my search to Oklahoma and Kansas... bound to find grains and flours there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8094134305816735755.post-50350036123218104672011-11-18T15:29:27.062-06:002011-11-18T15:29:27.062-06:00Local pasta has me stumped, especially semolina pa...Local pasta has me stumped, especially semolina pastas--I hate the whole wheat ones. I did finally find grain near the Iowa border, and now I know of some just around the "corner" in Michigan and northern Indiana.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087069977867729538noreply@blogger.com