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Entries from February 2009

Our Fabulous VDay Dinner Party

February 14th, 2009 · No Comments

I am in the middle of cleaning the kitchen, but I thought I’d share my planned menu for the night. We have a few friends coming over, and I am LOVING what is planned.
We are starting with a simple and classic bruchetta, easy, fast, and delish.
For the entree the adults will be enjoying Spinach Ricotta [...]

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Spring has Sprung Inside!

February 7th, 2009 · 1 Comment

That’s right! I have started forcing my plants this weekend. I reinstated my kitchen herb garden, and I brought up all the items needed for forcing bulbs up from storage.
Last year I had great success with my french mix lettuce, tomatoes, herbs and peppers. Mind you, all of these are grown in containers on my [...]

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My Bedroom Needs A Makeover!

February 6th, 2009 · No Comments

I am soooo tired of my bedroom. A wee ironic, no? Our bed is old, our sheets are old, the colors are blah. Being an avid watcher of design shows, I know the bedroom should be my sanctuary, one that I love to enter, not one that I stumble into at the last possible moment.
After [...]

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Peanut Recalls Disturbing

February 5th, 2009 · No Comments

That’s it. I am moving out to a giant farm, growing my own spinach, tomatoes, and peanuts.
Every time something else is recalled, I’ll add it to my farm.
Seriously? How are we supposed to know what to feed our families? I question every bite that they put in their mouths. Is this healthy enough? Are they getting [...]

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Tags: Clean Eating · Family · Healthy · Life In General