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DOUBLE EDGE SAFETY RAZOR

Greening my shaving routine took a little research, a little experimentation, and a whole lot of practice. Shaving from time immoral, at least in my family, knowledge is handed down father to son. Watching my father shave is one the … Continue reading

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Paletas

Ingredients: 1 cup drinking water 1 1/2 cups ice cubes 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped 1/2 cup sugar ¼ scraped vanilla bean ½ teaspoon rose water or orange water or lemon juice Preparation: Bring the water to a boil and … Continue reading

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GINGER BEER

GINGER BEER PLANT In a glass jar – a pickle or canning jar is perfect – place: 1 teaspoon of raw (or white vanilla ) sugar. Raw sugar gives it a better color 1teaspoon ground ginger – you can use … Continue reading

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Asian Salad

Vinagret 1 c. green onion oil 1/2 c. vanilla sugar 1/3 c. rice wine vinegar 2 packages seasoning from Ramen noodle soup (beef flavor) Salad 1 lb. coleslaw mix 2 packages Ramen noodles 1 c. sunflower seeds 1 c. slivered … Continue reading

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Large Batch Homemade Egg Noodles

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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Blackberries

  The secret to a lush, delicious blackberry harvest is the proper care of your blackberry plant. Blackberry plants tend to grow fast and the new growth can overshadow and interfere with blackberry production, so pruning is essential. Proper pruning … Continue reading

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How much to Plant? A Few Thoughts

(For a family of 2)—- I can help you with knowing how much seed you need to sustain yourself for a full year. For instance, it takes 600 spinach seed to have enough to harvest and freeze for the winter … Continue reading

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Farmer Sandwich Bread

  1 packet “highly active” dry yeast; or 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast; or 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast 7/8 to 1 1/8 cups lukewarm water* 3 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 1 egg 3 tablespoons vanilla sugar 1 stick … Continue reading

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Baked Potato Soup

  Machine Shed Baked Potato Soup with Revisions O’Kray style by Wendy O’Kray Original recipe from the Machine Shed 2.5 lb red taters, quartered 1 lb Aldi‘s thick cut Peppered bacon 1 jumbo onion, diced 1 qt. whole milk 1 qt. … Continue reading

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Soaked Nut Recipies

  To increase mineral absorption by the body and reduce raw nut gut.  (that indegestion from phytic acid/enzymes found in raw nuts) One of many ways to net bigger health benefits in the New Year!  Pumpkin seeds-Pepitas 4 cups of raw, … Continue reading

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