When the weather begins to turn cooler and the days grow slowly shorter and darker I get an irrisistible urge to curl up with a cup of tea and a good book. Certain books are just extra cozy and feel perfect for fall. You will not find anything to deep or heavy on this list. …
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How to Make Delicious Garden Herb Salt
Join me in the summer garden and kitchen as I make an aromatic herb salt! This is my favorite way to preserve the abundance of summer herbs in my garden! The aroma and flavor stay so fresh. This herb salt can be used in any recipe! I sprinkle it on eggs cooked any way, on …
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Elderflower Cordial
Summer has arrived here in the pacific northwest. And with it comes sunshine, blossoms, and foraging. With the warmer weather we begin to crave refreshing summer drinks like this Elderflower Cordial. This is one of my favorite times of year when plants are abundant. There are hidden gems everywhere; plantain along the edges of garden …
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Fresh Rhubarb Hand Pies
Spring has arrived gently and oh, so slowly to our little corner of the world. But even so small treasures are popping up in the garden. A few early planted peas here, a bit of over-wintered chard and parsley there, even a lone forgotton leek that was delicious cooked up into our dinner, and of …
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Easy Calendula Lotion Bars
These easy Calendula lotion bars are simple and nourishing for your skin. I love to keep these around the house for my hands whenever they get dry or rough from hard work around the home or in the garden. They are made with minimal and natural ingredients and make a great alternative to store bought …
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Simple Spring Room Freshener Spray
Spring is in the air! It is time to tackle the spring cleaning and freshen up the house. Of course the best way is to throw open all the windows and let in all the fresh air! But up here in the north it is still chilly in the mornings and evening so the windows …
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