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• The Beauty of Farm-Fresh Eggs and How to Source Them

  : Yes, eggs are available year round from the farm or grocery store, however, as the buds start to bloom, grasses start to grow and microbial bugs and earthworm... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2011 DIARIES, FOOD & DRINK

• Our Chicks' Big Adventure

  

  We had some really warm weather this past weekend and decided to take the opportunity to introduce our 12 baby chicks (not such babies any more) to the outdoors. Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Rockin' out Another Dinner Recipe Round-up!

  

  Check out these mouth watering dinner recipes for the upcoming week. Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus and Tomatoes from A Big Mouthful: Adventures in Food Light... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• These Aren’t My Chickens, Or My Cat for That Matter, but I...

  

  These aren’t my chickens, or my cat for that matter, but I feel like this same thing has happened at our house. citychickens: “Dammit, we need to learn how to... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Baked Ravioli with Homemade Creamy Tomato Sauce

  

  Ingredients 2 Packages of mushroom ravioli1 jar of good quality tomato pasta sauce (I use the lowest sodium version I can find. Usually a mushroom flavor)2... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• Pics of Our 6 Week Old Chicks!

  

  Red Bantam Americana Four Chicks Pics of our 6 week old chicks! Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Most Frustrating Season

  

  So, it’s spring in Michigan. How do I know? Not because of the calendar but due to my runny nose, inconsistent weather temperatures, the restart of my... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2011 ENVIRONMENT, WEATHER

• Edatrix: Alla1: This. Because It WILL NOT Be Funny Monday...

  

  edatrix: alla1: this. because it WILL NOT be funny Monday morning.. seriously. i want the freaking metro to work. and libraries. and museums. and my friends to... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2011 HUMOR, RANDOM

• Some Cools Shots of the Succulents We Saw at Baker’s Acres...

  

  Some cools shots of the succulents we saw at Baker’s Acres Greenhouse. We stopped and made a hypertufa delivery on our way to Pittsburgh! Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• How to Get More Veggies from Your Garden

  : Tips for Using Garden Space Efficiently 1. Interplant Compatible Crops This can be as simple as sowing some mesclun when you plant your tomato transplants. Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• Eating Our Way Through Pittsburgh's Strip District

  

  We rolled into The Strip District of Pittsburgh before noon on a Saturday. It was Chris’s birthday and we were looking to have a great time, enjoy some tasty... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• So Excited to Start the Garden This Year. When I Saw These Baby...

  

  So excited to start the garden this year. When I saw these baby tomatoes at a greenhouse in Pennsylvania this past weekend I knew it must be getting close to... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• Madcaptuttles: Our Weekend Looked a Little Like This… Hanging out with...

  

  madcaptuttles: Our weekend looked a little like this… Hanging out with photogenic chickens. Finishing up the garden, using The Square Foot Gardening method.... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2011 PHOTOGRAPHY

• Pittsburgh Inspired Recipe Round-Up: Four Recipes for This Week

  

  I just got back from a fantastic trip to Pittsburgh where Chris and I explored the city, ate for about 48 hours straight and celebrated his birthday! The food... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• I <3 Ranch Dressing

  

  Call me silly but I love ranch dressing. I love it on pizza, almost any fried food, bread… It’s good on so many things. Unfortunately, there’s alot of bad... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• Easy Rye Bread

  

  The key to this recipe is to plan ahead. The dough should be made at least 1 day before it is to be baked. Ingredients3 cups lukewarm water1 1/2 tablespoons... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• The Best Bruschetta Recipe

  

  There’s nothing like fresh bruschetta. This recipe is so tasty. Ingredients1 baguette sliced1 small ball of soft mozzarella4 Roma tomatoes seeded and diced1... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• This Week's Recipe Round-up: Breaking Away from the Traditional

  

  Here are a few recipes out of the range I usually share. By the way, the chicken enchilada recipe is killer. It’s super easy to whip up your own red enchilada... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• Perfect Sunday Read- Some Animals Are More Equal Than Others

  : This is from a couple weeks back but it’s worth sharing anyway. There is this crazy double standard going with how companion or pet animals are treated and th... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• Shrimp and Grits- It's What We're Having for Dinner!

  

  We’re going to give this delicious looking shrimp and grits recipe a try from The Kitchn. Recipe: Shrimp and Grits For the grits 4 cups milk 1 cup stone ground... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2011 FOOD & DRINK