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How to Quickly and Easily De-Seed a Pomegranate

November 21, 2014 By Lindsay 3 Comments

How to Quickly and Easily De-Seed a Pomegranate

Have you ever struggled with a pomegranate, attempting to peel it, cut it, or scoop out the seeds?  Struggle no more!!  You seriously won’t even believe how easy this is… Start by scoring the skin of the pomegranate around the “equator.”  You only want to cut in about 1/4″ into the pithy skin – you do… 

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Garlic Parmesan Flatbread with Kielbasa, Arugula and Sweet Potato

November 5, 2014 By Lindsay Leave a Comment

Garlic Parmesan Flatbread with Kielbasa, Arugula and Sweet Potato

I’ll be the first to admit this flatbread has a lot going on.  It’s a bit of work to get all of the components pulled together, but trust me, it’s worth it.  If you want to skip making your own dough, buy premade refrigerated pizza dough instead. Garlic Parmesan Flatbread with Kielbasa, Arugula and Sweet Potato… 

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Filed Under: Apps & Snacks, Dinner, Recipes, Vegetarian

Pumpkin Gingerbread

November 3, 2014 By Lindsay Leave a Comment

Pumpkin Gingerbread

This is a delicious twist on pumpkin bread and a great way to use fresh roasted pumpkin! Pumpkin Gingerbread   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 15 mins   Serves: 1 loaf or 12 muffins Ingredients 1½ cups sugar ½ cup vegetable oil 2 eggs ⅓ cup water… 

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Filed Under: Baked Goods, Recipes

Living on Less Challenge: Results

October 29, 2014 By Lindsay 2 Comments

Living on Less Challenge: Results

A month ago, my family decided to try a little austerity program we called the Living on Less Challenge.  We saved our receipts, ate from our pantry, and found inexpensive ways to have fun.  The month is now over; here’s how it went: Spending: Overall, we saved a ton of money just by being mindful about… 

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Sloppy Joe’s (from scratch!)

October 27, 2014 By Lindsay Leave a Comment

Sloppy Joe’s (from scratch!)

Sloppy Joe’s are the ultimate comfort food for me.  We made them with the canned sauce when I was a kid, but I was craving a more “grown up” version, so concocted this recipe.  It’s super easy and has a lot of flavor. Sloppy Joe’s (from scratch!)   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time… 

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Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Vegetarian

Book Review: The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling)

October 24, 2014 By Lindsay Leave a Comment

Book Review: The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling)

Cormoran Strike is enjoying his success and new-found notoriety after solving the Lula Landry case chronicled in book one. In this second installment, he is flush with high paying, if mundane, clientele when Leonora Quine walks into his office. Her husband has been missing for a week, and she wants Strike to bring him back…. 

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Fall Cleaning & Prepping for Winter

October 22, 2014 By Lindsay Leave a Comment

Fall Cleaning & Prepping for Winter

We’ve all heard about “Spring Cleaning” where you open the windows and clear out the closets to lighten the load for the summer.  But there are lots of things you can do in the fall to prepare for winter.  Here’s a quick list of things I try to take care of before it gets dark… 

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How to roast and use fresh pumpkin

October 20, 2014 By Lindsay Leave a Comment

How to roast and use fresh pumpkin

I have to admit: I didn’t always love pumpkin.  Depending on what it was used in, the flavor could be too much for me.  Then I discovered fresh pumpkin.  Turns out it was the heavy flavor of the canned variety that didn’t suit me.  Now, whenever I make a recipe that calls for pumpkin, I roast my own…. 

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Filed Under: Baked Goods, Cooking Tips, Recipes

Overnight Pickled Vegetables

October 17, 2014 By Lindsay 2 Comments

Overnight Pickled Vegetables

For our wedding anniversary, my husband and I went to a fantastic vegetarian restaurant in town.  Rather that jump directly to the main course, we decided to splurge and get two – yes two – appetizers!  One of them was a little mason jar full of yummy pickled veggies.  Ever since, we’ve been craving all things… 

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Filed Under: Apps & Snacks, Recipes, Vegetarian

The Fruit Fly Trap Experiment

October 15, 2014 By Lindsay Leave a Comment

The Fruit Fly Trap Experiment

As seems to happen at the end of summer, I recently had a fruit fly infestation.  I heard all sorts of advice about how to get rid of them, so I decided to do a little experiment.  You will be glad to know that I’ve officially eradicated the little pests!  Here’s what I did: I… 

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