Garden Update & 10 More Gardening Tips 6/7/11

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I now know why gardening can be so addictive. There is so much to learn! I think it’s going to be a life long process for me. I apologize for the advanced gardeners out there–these tips probably seem so . . . “duh.” Without further ado, this is what I learned this week:

Making the Most of Your CSA Share

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CSAs aren’t for everyone. But for those who are thinking about the monetary aspect, there are a lot of tings you can do to maximize your investment. Below are some thoughts about that.

Impromptu Picnic? Don’t Forget the Ice Cream! #theicecreamsocial

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When Collective Bias asked for bloggers who wanted to go ice cream shopping, I said, “Yes please!” They wanted us to explore the idea of picnics and ice cream. Yesterday was the perfect day–super hot, so I decided to head over to Walmart to pick up items for an impromptu backyard picnic.

American Terroir: Savoring the Flavors of Our Woods, Waters, and Fields {Book Review}

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When I first read about American Terroir: Savoring the Flavors of Our Woods, Waters, and Forests by Rowan Jacobsen, I thought it was going to be a catalog of what areas are known for what foods. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that this book goes much deeper than that, calling us to develop a relationship to the foods around us.

Eating Leaves: An E-Book in Progress

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After getting inspired at Gleek Retreat a couple of weeks ago, I have been working on an e-book. I need your help!

Spring Pasta with Greens and Chickpeas

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I had a bag of spinach to use up and no idea what to do with it. I thought hmm, pasta sounds good tonight. So I searched the internet and found my inspiration from Aggie’s Kitchen.

17 Great Recipes for the Grill to Try this Summer

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Memorial Day marks the official start of summer, and while for the first few times brats and burgers on the grill are nostalgically delicious, eventually you are going to want to branch out. Here are some of my favorite picks from last summer. As you’ll recall, DH is the Grillmeister in this family!