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Best Buys for March
Saving money becomes more and more important for most of us and knowing when to buy to get the best price is most helpful. This information regarding best buys during the month of March is from Consumer Reports. Digital cameras Humidifiers Small consumer electronics (DVD, Blu-ray, etc.) TVs Winter coats Winter sports gear So if […]
Ratatouille Stuffed Peppers
Ratatouille Stuffed Peppers Tess Hutchens (Original recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray) Yield: 6 servings Ingredients About ½ C EVOO and/or coconut oil 2 T butter 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 C grated Parmigiano-Reggiano ¼ C fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped 7 medium red and orange bell peppers (pick square-ish/rectangular shaped ones for better plate […]
Planting Potatoes on Top of the Ground
Well…finally! A beautiful spring-like day and I was chomping at the bit to get outside and get started doing something…anything in my little garden on the front lawn!It really was the perfect day for planting my Yukon Gold and Red Pontiac potatoes – weather-wise AND Mr. Almanac-wise. Yep, Mr. Almanac said it was a good day to […]