Currently growing in Southern California
Woah! Has it really been 2.5 months since my last post! Time flies when life gets busy doesn’t it? So much has been going on since my last post. In October we celebrated Gavin’s first birthday, my 31st birthday, Tom’s 36th birthday, and we had our 3 year wedding anniversary. Even my blog had a…
Read MoreHello! Summer has been speeding by here! Its been cooler on average too which has been very nice. Several times I thought it was Fall already, but then realized that no, it was still July. Anyway, here is a little of what we have been up to this month. – Our landlord is replacing the…
Read MoreI forgot to tell you I would be out of town for the last two weeks. My little sister got married! Congratulations to Kristen and her new husband Kevin! It was ridiculously hot in southern California while we were there. Over 100 degrees for most of the trip. Tom tells me that it was hot…
Read MoreAbove pic: Two weeks ago 2 days ago It seems kinda silly to continue my 30 days when I am obviously not blogging everyday. As much as I want to, it is impossible for me to blog everyday. I have to choose between spending time with Tom after the kids go to bed or blog. …
Read MoreI planted the garden this weekend! Pictures and info on what I planted to come. For today I thought I would tell you about the 6 most useful fruits and veggies I use on a regular basis. 1. Mire Poix Veggies – Carrots, Celery, Garlic, Onion – Okay I know this is actually four veggies,…
Read MoreI am finally back. Gavin went through his 6 month growth spurt and was up every hour, every night for five days straight. It sucked, but he is back to almost sleeping through the night and I am happy to have finally caught up on some zzzzzs. Now I’m only drinking one cup of coffee…
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If you have never tried a nut or seed butter other then peanut butter then you are in for a treat. Peanuts are not actually nuts, they’re a bean! Which is why those allergic to peanuts may not be allergic to tree nuts. If your kid is a PB&J lover and has a no-peanut policy…
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For weeks I’ve been waiting for these flowers to bloom. Ever since I read about making flower flavored vinegars. When Quirk Books sent me a new cookbook called Cooking with Flowers by Miche Bacher I was excited to try cooking with these new flavors I’ve never experienced before. Hollyhock Scones, Dandelion Wine, Daylily Cheesecake,…
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Going dairy free is scary. You think your never going to be able to eat ice cream again. You can’t have cheese, or butter, milk, or yogurt. But, over the last four months of going dairy-free, I’ve learned that it’s not as bad as you think and the unexpected benefits may eventually outweigh the…
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I tried to get this posted yesterday, but Tom’s boss was coming to visit so I was a bit busy getting ready. Tom has an incredible metabolism. He is one of those guys who needs to eat 3000 calories a day just to maintain his body weight. If I don’t keep the house stocked with…
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Shoots and Roots 