Currently growing in Southern California
To be totally honest I didn’t think the kids would like these. Gavin has told me repeatedly that he doesn’t like bananas however I figured that if the kids didn’t eat them than I would take them to work and share with my other GF friends. Unfortunately for my friends, Gavin has decided they are awesome and wants to eat them all.
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When I first heard of chia seeds I immediately thought of my college archaeology classes where I learned that chia was a staple food for prehistoric people. I thought that it couldn’t be the same stuff, but it actually is!
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I was really worried about moving my plants to the new house, but I am happy to say that I haven’t lost a single one. Actually, I think the abundance of indirect light and higher humidity is making them healthier. I am also taking some time to learn more about each plant so I can get it in the best environment.
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I am so thrilled with my new kitchen! It has so much light! The kitchen in my apartment was so small and dark that it was impossible to photograph anything while it was cooking. Even photographing finished plates was extremely difficult. So I am over the moon excited to introduce you to the new Shoots and Roots kitchen space!
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Yesterday was the first semi-warm day we have had in weeks. It’s been so cold and wet this winter! Lots of rain and even some snow flurries, which is rare. Gavin and I took advantage of the warmth to make some plans for this year’s garden.
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I love the New Year This is a time of planning and goal making which are things I LOVE to do and it’s so much better when everyone else around me is also on that wavelength. While it is easy to jump forward and start planning I first start looking back over the last year…
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This morning was calm and quiet. My neighbors are either on vacation or are staying indoors because even though its only 9 o’clock in the morning its already 95 degrees outside. The pavement is literally hot enough to cook an egg and it’s not even July. Welcome to the desert. I eat a variety of…
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Three out of seven days each week you will probably find me cooking chicken thighs. They are an easy choice for our little family. They are cheaper and more flavorful than chicken breasts and I can bring the leftovers to work for lunch the next day. We get stuck in ruts though. I like to…
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When I think of camping I immediately think of the scent of pine trees, of crackling campfires, playing in lakes and streams, sticky roasted marshmallows sandwiched between graham crackers, the thrill of trying to find the bathroom in the middle of the night in a forest lit only by the stars and the beam of your flashlight.
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At 2am last Friday, I drove my daughter to a Starbucks in a nearby town. She got out of the car, gave me a big hug and sleepily climbed into the truck of a classmate whose parents had offered to drive them to the airport. From there they would join their teacher and other…
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