Hood River Fruit Loop
After the big birthday karaoke night, we took the whole next day to putz around the farms in Hood River, […]
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randomBirthday Karaoke
There were so many fun parts of my birthday this year, so this is my attempt to recap them in
Happy Birthday to ME!
Twenty-nine years ago today, at about a quarter to midnight, I decided to get this show called life on the
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randomPear Chutney = Sweet Piece of Heaven
The only chutney I have ever really used has been store bought. I thought it was okay, but nothing to
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canning, cooking, food preservation, harvest, recipesAsian Pear Butter Success
There has been successful canning at my house! About a week ago I mentioned the pear butter I had attempted
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canning, cooking, food preservation, harvest, recipesBuying 1/4 of a Cow
Typically we are selective about where we purchase our beef. This isn’t meant to come across as a lecture to
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cooking, farmers market, locavoreBuilding Garden Paths
My garden is very much a work in progress. One of the elements lacking in the landscape are clearly defined
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design, projectsOverrun with Asian Pears
When my mother was looking for a new house several years ago, one of the many things she wanted was
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cooking, food preservation, harvest, modern homesteadingSeptember Orchard Tour
Last year I went on the Orchard Tour at One Green World in October. This year I won’t be around
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events, food forest, treesOrchard Tour this Weekend
My favorite local nursery, One Green World, will host their first of two orchard tours this weekend! I might bring
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events, food forest, plants, trees, vines