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Dill Pickle Craving
The pregnancy stereotypes are true: I want pickles (though not with ice-cream)! And not just any pickles. I want dill pickles. Of course, there are none to be found in our town. There are, however, mounds and mounds (quite literally) of little pickling-perfect cucumbers at our market. So I bought a few to experiment with … Continue reading
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For those of you living in tropical areas, there are loads of fruits and vegetables that are ridiculously good for you! As part of my work here in Cambodia, I recently compiled a list of tropical fruits and vegetables and their nutritional value. These are all widely available here, though of course the list will … Continue reading
There’s a lot that you can do with all those used up milk powder cans. I was already using mine to store things like kitchen utensils, but was inspired by my friend Amanda to turn them into something pretty: Here’s what you’ll need: mod podge + paper (already decorated, or decorate your own) A word … Continue reading
Americans love donuts. I’m actually not totally crazy about them – my sister and I were always kind of the weirdos in Sunday School while all the other kids devoured them. However. I know a lot of us love them, and when I saw this baked donut recipe recently, for whatever reason, I just had … Continue reading
currently seeking ideas for...
- how to sprout beans in the heat...before they mold
- how to stay cool during the hot season...?
