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Thanksgiving turkey shopping - brand comparison
For the past several years we have been getting a fresh, locally raised turkey for our Thanksgiving feast. Fresh really does make a difference in how the bird cooks up and in how it tastes. However, we do like to have a whole roasted turkey at other times of the year when farm fresh is not available. So I was interested in this article from Cook's ( Read more... ) -
Knowing when to give up.
Strawberries. It was a grand dream several years ago to give one raised bed over to a strawberry patch and have fresh strawberries all summer. It never really took off. No matter what variety of everbearing strawberry I put in, the bed never got to the point where I'd consider the output worth my input in time, effort, and new plants ( Read more... ) -
Made in USA, great customer service!
So, I really love encouraging hummingbirds to our yard. They are fun to watch, and they eat a lot of bugs! I currently have two nectar feeders, both made by Aspects, Inc. of RI, USA. The brand was recommended to me by a friend who has had great success with his style of feeder. Both of my feeders have performed well over the years ( Read more... ) -
Stuffed Peppers with Ground Turkey
Tonight's culinary adventure is fairly low in fat and dairy free. I imagine it could easily be adapted to be gluten free as well ( Read more... ) -
Whole Chicken in Dutch Oven
For tonight's dinner, hopefully it turns out okay ( Read more... ) -
Dr. Who 50th anniversary interactive Google doodle
Go to google.co.uk or google.co.nz and check it out! -
Stuff.
Ugh, just shoveled all the ash out of our woodstove in anticipation of tomorrow's snow/sleet/whatever "Wintry Mix!" that's supposed to keep on into Monday at least. Lungs definitely not happy. Next time, face mask! At least I remembered not to be doing this in good clothes ( Read more... ) -
A toast!
Tonight I raise a glass to Dave Brubeck, RIP. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.
And another to the ratification of the 21st Amendment, which makes it possible! Well, legal anyhow.
Mmm, Lochan Ora. -
Chicago politics - get the popcorn.
So Jesse Jackson Jr. has tearfully resigned his position as US Rep from Illinois. Now convicted fraudster, sex offender, former US Rep Mel Reynolds is going to run for Jackson's seat.
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