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Month: September 2017

bulk spelt flour

15 Things I Buy in Bulk

September 30, 2017September 23, 20171 Comment

I find buying in bulk helpful  when I find myself running out of an item I use a lot when a small amount of the item is really expensive (provided I can use a larger amount up) When I know I have a really hectic time period coming up  when I know it will be … Continue reading 15 Things I Buy in Bulk

cleaning up bread bowl

Quick Tip for Cleaning Up Bread dough Bowls

September 26, 2017September 23, 20171 Comment

I love making bread - yeast breads in particular.   And I love how the kitchen smells with a loaf of bread just pulled from the oven. I don't love cleaning up. The bowls that hold the mixing of or rising bread dough invariably have some sticky dough left inside.  And while it's not that difficult … Continue reading Quick Tip for Cleaning Up Bread dough Bowls

Border Collie

How Can I tell If My Pet is Sick?

September 23, 2017September 23, 2017

Sometimes it is obvious when your pet is not feeling well, but other times it may just be a feeling you have based on your pets behavior.  Trust you instincts.  As a pet owner, you know your pet better than anyone else.  If you think your dog or cat is “just not right”, chances are … Continue reading How Can I tell If My Pet is Sick?

Koi fish

Keeping Koi in the Northeast

September 8, 2017

We've had a koi pond for almost 20 years.  It was a "present" from my husband for my birthday.  I wanted a pond, and he got busy with the backhoe....and we ended up with nearly a 5000 gallon hole in the ground.  A bit larger than he intended. I love hearing the water run over … Continue reading Keeping Koi in the Northeast

heirloom tomatoes

Caramel Apple Pie – Fall in the North Country

September 3, 2017March 27, 20181 Comment

Yesterday felt like a beautiful early fall day in the Adirondacks.  Some acorns and hickory nuts are falling now.t was 34 degrees in the early am - and we had frost warnings.  3 September - just earlier than normal. I love fall - all of it.  Crisp clear weather, cold rainy days that make me … Continue reading Caramel Apple Pie – Fall in the North Country

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