January 21, 2010
by Julie
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It’s not always fancy or complicated cooking around here. I just don’t usually post the really simple suppers because they don’t seem like interesting reading. Last night was tomato soup (1 lg can tomato puree with basil, 1 sm can … Continue reading
January 20, 2010
by Julie
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Has anyone else noticed the price of dried beans shooting up lately? Ouch! Maybe it was the wet summer that affected the crops. I’m really fond of the local dried beans which come in such amazing varieties. This week I … Continue reading
January 19, 2010
by Julie
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Beau’s fleece blended with silk is turning out quite nicely. I’ve managed to fill up a bobbin this week and there’ll be many more to come.
January 18, 2010
by Julie
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It’s rare to get such nice photos of Winnie. She’s definitely my shy girl, having been feral until she was 4 months old. She was so relaxed in her sunspot yesterday that she let me get a few pictures with … Continue reading
January 17, 2010
by Julie
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Daniel’s gloves are finished as per his specs- he likes the half fingers very short, he does not like regular ribbing and he wanted army green. I discovered several little errors in the pattern but it’s all fixed and the … Continue reading
January 16, 2010
by Julie
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Gabby finds bubble wrap as irresistible as the rest of us. She adores it so much that she got a box stuck on her head trying to reach it. Bad cat! I am quite sure that’s not good for you … Continue reading
January 15, 2010
by Julie
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Just before Christmas Gwen had her yearly checkup. Her kidney disease has not progressed so we’re doing great with the food and the fluids every three weeks. The bad news was a lump discovered on her back leg next to … Continue reading
January 14, 2010
by Julie
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Fish delivery has been moved to Wednesday. Availability is reduced in the winter but there are still some wonderful things available. Fish Soup 2 pounds cod, cut into cubes 3 ribs celery, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 tablespoons canola oil … Continue reading
January 13, 2010
by Julie
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You need something warming on a chilly January evening so last night I made a nice beef stew. Beef Stew 1 ½ pounds beef, cubed 4 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons canola … Continue reading
January 12, 2010
by Julie
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This is my new favorite banana bread recipe. I baked it on Saturday but I was too full to have a slice. When I got up Sunday morning there were three measly slices left so I think it was a … Continue reading
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