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Spending Diet; How’d the first month go?
When I decided to start the spending diet, I didn’t really discuss it, I just implemented it. So imagine Mr. Hippie’s surprise to learn that he had essentially been cut off. He got paid on the second, so we went … Continue reading
May Spice Rack Challenge ~ Coriander
I’ll be the first to admit that cilantro is my nemesis. Not in the good way either. Not in the way that you want to use it but you’re not sure how and you experiment with it but can’t seem to conquer … Continue reading
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April Spice Rack Challenge: Fermented Dill Beans
Okay, I’ll admit it. Dill is almost exclusively a pickling spice for me. Maybe reading all the delicious recipes everyone else in the challenge came up with will help me, but I didn’t actually have dill in my spice rack. I grow … Continue reading
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March Spice Rack Challenge: Cardamom Rolls
I’ll admit I’m a slacker procrastinator. I’ve always been that way. I used to pull all-nighters to get my college papers done. I could have paced myself like a reasonable human being, but that wouldn’t have been much fun. So, as … Continue reading
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March Charcutepalooza: Brining
Once again, Mr. Hippie wholeheartedly participated in this month’s challenge. It would seem that if it involves meat, he’s onboard. I couldn’t decide what to brine this month, so I tried a couple of different things in basically the same marinade. … Continue reading
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March Charcutepalooza: Brining
We’re only a month in and Hubby and I are really loving Charcutepalooza. So, we screwed up the bacon the first time. It’s become a wonderful seasoning. We bought a new pork belly and are curing it now. I’ll let … Continue reading
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February Charcutepalooza: Bacon
Bacon. Bacon is the one food I honestly believe my husband couldn’t live without. But that’s okay by me; his pork addiction allows me to stay in soap, so we all win and everyone is happy. Mr. Hippie is loving … Continue reading
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The Year of Meat
One day while perusing Grow and Resist, I noticed a nifty little button she had added to her page. It intrigued me, so I clicked it as I am oft prone to do. It took me to Mrs. Wheelbarrow’s Kitchen where … Continue reading
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Brined Pork Roast
So, I figured I have a half an hour to kill while the cake bakes. I could go read Harry Potter, or I could try to get caught up on some of my posts. I have goals after all. Hubby has … Continue reading
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January Spice Rack Challenge: Rosemary 3 Ways
I found several different recipes that I wanted to try for this month’s Spice Rack Challenge but in addition to the Spice Rack Challenge, I still have my 101 in 1001 to think about. So, I opted for recipes that … Continue reading
