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Memorial Day is now behind us, and with that, Wisconsin’s gardening season has officially begun! So far I am pleased with the progress. There are 20 tomato plants in the ground which means my canned tomatoes may last beyond February. New Mulberry, elderberry, and plum trees (okay, sticks) are starting to leaf out and will … Continue reading
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I am not a crafty person. I wish I were, but in the end, my seams go crooked, my icing runs or I dent an item when I move it to the refrigerator. I believe it is important to understand one’s limits. But chocolate dipped strawberries are easy—even if you decorate them (perhaps for Memorial … Continue reading
Right now, until the school year ends, I am living in pragmatic-land. It’s a place where–somehow–we manage to eat healthy and tasty food while engaging in, ummm, like 10 extra activities a day. It’s definitely a challenge… but today the food fairy came to visit! Yes, yes, I know there’s no food fairy, but the … Continue reading
I have been struggling to blog lately. Between the kids’ busy schedules and the lack of fresh local food, it has been tough. Part of the problem is the fact that I get inspiration from beautiful local food–a crisp head of lettuce, a bunch of fragrant dill, or a blushing melon. Give me a full … Continue reading
Perhaps my title is unfair. We have been feeding birds for over 20 years and our feeders, baffles, etc. have been generally very effective. Just not at the moment. All winter my husband was complaining about the birds. “They’ve gotten really picky,” he whined, “they’re just eating the sunflower seed and leaving a pile of … Continue reading
It’s Mother’s Day and I am baking. I know that I’m supposed to stay in bed and have things brought to me today, but I just couldn’t help myself. You see, we are in the midst of the crazy busy times that mark the end of the school year. But my kids still took time … Continue reading
You can’t tell it from the muffins, but insanity prevails in our household. It happens every year. Daughter #3 has six concerts over the next two weeks (with associated extra rehearsals), plus regular lessons and a full honors schedule at school. #2 is doing two sports, ballet and four AP courses, which means two practices … Continue reading
I am not a frequent cookie baker, but I got inspired to make these cookies by a fellow blogger, who I am honoring (with others) below. Tammy “Agrigirl” wrote about not wasting food and I it made me feel guilty about a gallon jar of dates that I have had sitting around for years (literally). … Continue reading
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