To Be Beholden
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To Be Beholden

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I have been pretty open about my childhood, especially on Facebook, and how it shaped me as an adult. It's the fuel behind my entire life, and even at 52, it still affects me. I grew up in an apocalyptic faith. A doomsday cult, if you will, we were fundamentalist and very strict. If you… Continue reading To Be Beholden

Herb Biscuits
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Herb Biscuits

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Want an easy biscuit recipe that is so soft and moist? Try using cottage cheese as the liquid. It also adds extra protein to the biscuits, and that is a huge positive. With minimal work, you can have these pulled together and baked in 30 minutes or less. Herb Biscuits Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour… Continue reading Herb Biscuits

Apple Crisp
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Apple Crisp

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There's not much more fall than a warm apple crisp with whipped cream on top. It's a rustic dessert — maybe simple — but it makes the house smell amazing and your tummy happy. For the apples, I used three varieties to create a blend of flavors and textures: Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and a local… Continue reading Apple Crisp

Garden Experiment: Growing Saffron
Gardening · Herbalism · Homeschooling · Urban Homesteading

Garden Experiment: Growing Saffron

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In August, I saw an email from Baker Creek Seeds for Saffron Crocus, and I finally gave in and ordered them. For a couple of years, I had seen ads on social media for the bulbs, but I always wondered whether they'd actually grow in western Washington, and passed them by. But with us in… Continue reading Garden Experiment: Growing Saffron

Pantry Staples: Meals In A Jar Roundup
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Pantry Staples: Meals In A Jar Roundup

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Having meals in a jar is a great way to be prepared for power outages, storms that keep you from getting out, and nights when you don't have to think deeply about what to make. This is a collection of meals-in-a-jar and pantry-staple recipes I have made over the years. They call for dehydrated and… Continue reading Pantry Staples: Meals In A Jar Roundup