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I recently had the pleasure to read Melissa Norris’ new book  “Hand Made: The Modern Guide to Made from Scratch Living”.  So much more than just a recipe book, Melissa really invites you into her life, sharing personal stories from her childhood and family life intertwined with some seriously delicious recipes, handmade gift ideas, and …

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Who doesn’t love a fresh-grown garden tomato?  We grow 9-10 plants of different varieties every year.  I like to include cherry tomatoes for snacking, big slicing tomatoes, and of course paste tomatoes for making fresh sauce.   The problem with a lot of canning recipes is the HUGE amount of tomatoes you need to make …

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Summer is such an exciting time of year. Not only is my garden bursting with fresh fruits and veggies, but local farmer’s markets are full of colorful vegetables, fragrant fruits and so much more!  I love wandering the aisles of the markets checking out what everyone is harvesting. Sometimes I see things that look awesome, …

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