July 2011

Harvesting Basil

Garden

Next to tomatoes and peppers, fresh basil is arguably the best thing about the summer garden.  We’ve been luxuriating in it.  Everything tastes better with basil in it, even dessert.  I spread some basil butter on zucchini bread and almost fell out of my chair. I planted LOTS this year and it’s time to go [...]

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Saturday Links

You, Me, & the Fence Post

Most weekends, we hope to use the Saturday Links to announce Giveaway winners, but that won’t start until next week. Dry Your Laundry Like You’re in Italy ::  Small Notebook The Secret of Success for Work at Home Moms ::  Simple Mom Coconut Flour Cheddar Drop Biscuits :: Heavenly Homemakers No Hemstitch Crochet Edge Receiving [...]

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Breakfast Zucchini Recipe

Breakfast

Got too much overblown zucchini?  Then like me, you’re looking for anywhere to use it.  Here’s my new favorite. Egg in a Zucchini Basket 1.  Slice overgrown zucchini very thickly. 2.  Cut seeds out of the center and cook over med-hi in olive oil. 3.  When almost tender, crack an egg in the center.  Cook until browned. [...]

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How to Plant an Outdoor Potted Herb Garden

Beginner Gardens

 Committing to plant placement gives me the willies.  Thankfully, my neighbor had the solution.  A potted herb garden! 1.  Gather a selection of interesting pots. 2.  Fill them almost to the top (about 4 inches shy) with potting soil. 3.  Place one perennial herb in each pot:  oregano, thyme, rosemary, chives, french tarragon, and mint are [...]

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What We’ve Been Up To

You, Me, & the Fence Post

If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you may have noticed we’ve seemingly dropped off the planet lately. If you were wondering, we’re still here.  We’ve just been expecting company. You know what it’s like when people are coming over.  You want everything to be perfect.  You want everything to reflect your best side.   [...]

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