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Confiture de concombre à la vanille

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

French style jam for those special mornings working in the garden. Cucumbers are more versital than just raw. Continue reading →

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Yoghurt

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

makes 8 cups This may seem like a lot of yoghurt but it will keep for a month or so in the fridge. Even though there are only 2 of us, we haven’t had any problems eating it up! I’ve … Continue reading →

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DIY Oatmeal

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

Installment number six: Part of a series of pantry stocking mixes to fill out the whole pantry. I call Zen prepping “Shopping from within” These mixes are designed to create food security and help answer the question. What is there to eat?
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Homemade Hand Lotion

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

1 1/4 cup filtered hot water 1/4 cup emulsifying wax 1/4 cup olive oil 24-36 drops essential oil (pure almond oil) Through advice from a friend. I buy my emulsifying wax & essential oils from Mountain Rose Herbs. For $7 … Continue reading →

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Toilet Bowl Cleaner Tidy Tuesday

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

3/4 cup baking soda 3/4 cup white vinegar 10 drops of tea tree oil 10 drops of lavender essential oils Directions: Combine baking soda and essential oils in a mixing bowl. When ready to clean toilet bowl add vinegar and … Continue reading →

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Lemon Lime Soda

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Like a liquid SweeTart. Tart but refreshing. Totally addictive. (Prepare 3 days before drinking) 1 lemon, juiced and grated for zest 2 limes, juiced and grated for zest 1-1/2 cup sugar 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp cream of tartar 1 … Continue reading →

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Home Made Fudgesicles

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

Gluten-free 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder 2/3 cup vanilla sugar 2 tbsp cane syrup or agave syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract Combine sugar and dark cocoa powder until thoroughly combined, set aside. In a medium saucepan, … Continue reading →

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Large Batch Homemade Egg Noodles

Posted on June 5, 2011 by

In times of extreme financial hardship my mother would relate to me how my parents made it through University. Noodles, noodles, and more noodles in all conceivable shapes and sizes. I think my Dad still growls at the memory. In … Continue reading →

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Furniture Polish

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

Lemon Oil ½ Cup Warm Water For varnished wood, add a few drops of lemon oil into water. Mix well and spray onto a soft cotton cloth. Wipe furniture with the cloth, and finish by wiping once more using a … Continue reading →

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Sun Jars

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

  During this last round of storms knocking out power to thousands this past couple of days, I needed some light. Digging up my honey do list, I made the time to work on a project. Sun jars…a little self-contained … Continue reading →

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