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What’s That In Your Hair?!

Posted on May 18, 2018September 25, 2019 by Dorie

20180517_180818 These are words most people really don’t want to hear, but it came from my little one who’s known for being a bit of a prankster.

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Extra Cabbage-y Cabbage Rolls

Posted on May 17, 2018January 25, 2022 by Dorie

20180514_1612srewrdfg I managed to actually have some success this year growing cabbages. I pretty much grew them to make stuffed cabbage leaves. Could I buy them at the store? Of course, but where’s the fun in that?!

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Cabbage-Beef Soup

Posted on May 16, 2018October 28, 2021 by Dorie

20180514_14494erdf I made this soup on a whim to use up scraps from another recipe. I uttered the words “oh my God!” when I tried it. I may have thrown in another term, too, but I’m keeping this site “G” rated.

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The Magic of Sunset

Posted on May 11, 2018September 25, 2019 by Dorie

20180510_202009 The thing with sunsets is that you have to have just the right conditions for a colorful one, and actually have to be outside when it happens.

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Kids These Days

Posted on May 9, 2018July 8, 2020 by Dorie

You watch them grow and see them develop into young versions of actual adults. Then you go to a get-together at a friend’s house. Whelp… so much for that!

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Cherry-Amaretto Chocolate Mini Cakes

Posted on May 8, 2018October 28, 2021 by Dorie

20180505_212229tgh I will admit that I am a bit of a cake snob. And judging by how much cake is often left over after any get-together I can see that I am not alone.

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Easy Baked Ravioli

Posted on May 5, 2018October 28, 2021 by Dorie

20180503_160259 Someday I intend to make my own raviolis. I also intend to win the lottery. Guess I should start buying tickets?? Maybe?

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Freezing Berries

Posted on May 3, 2018February 2, 2022 by Dorie

20180426_190454 Every so often I manage to squirrel away some of our berry harvests when little boys (or the Old Man) aren’t looking. I want to make sure my little treasure trove will be safely tucked away for later use.

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Visitors!

Posted on May 2, 2018September 25, 2019 by Dorie

20180501_062204_Moment1 This is not the first time we have had visitors to the bodies of water in our yard. I have mixed feelings about some of them. Trust me, you would, too.

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Watercress (Nasturtium officinale)

Posted on May 1, 2018September 25, 2019 by Dorie

20180304_101138_001 Not only is this a ridiculously easy plant to grow, but it’s tasty, nutritious, and can be used as a functional part of a water feature in your landscape. Score one for versatility!