Category Archives: Homemade

Make your own curry powder

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

I used to buy pre-made curry powder, but not anymore. Like so many things that come in bottles or boxes; curry powder is another one of those things that is so easy to make on your own and it is … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day card for my mom

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

Just a peak at the Mother’s Day card I made for my mom this year. I also like to doodle on the front and back sides of the envelope. Do you make cards? Sincerely, Emily  

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Sunday Photos: Brown

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

Brown is the color today over at Not Dabbling in Normal.  Head over there to see more fun and interesting ways of looking at brown. Here are a few more “browns” in my life: Making your own curry powder is … Continue reading →

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Make your own: Ginger Beer

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

Today I am posting over at Not Dabbling in Normal about making your own ginger beer. Have you made ginger beer? Sincerely, Emily

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Emily’s Ginger Mojito

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

After I harvested a ton of mint last July I spent a few days visiting a friend in Austin, Texas. She wanted to make some mojitos, so I took a bag of freshly picked mint with me. I had never … Continue reading →

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Chipped Beef or SOS

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

Gram would make chipped beef for our lunch when we were younger. It was always a favorite of mine. Chipped Beef is also called: Creamed Beef on Toast Shit on a Shingle (SOS) Stew on a Shingle Same Old Stuff … Continue reading →

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Braided Bread and Stuffed Bread

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

Look at what I did yesterday! Mine is the long one on the right This was the 5 strand bread braid I did. The class was a lot of fun. All hands on. I look forward to making more of … Continue reading →

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Week 18: South Region recap

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

South Region recap for the Dark Days Challenge. Annie (MD) from AnnieRie Unplugged had a great local meal again this week. She was able to used some left-overs from last weeks meal and add a few more local ingredients to … Continue reading →

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Dark Days Meal: Breakfast Theme

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

It is time for our last challenge within the Dark Days Challenge. Breakfast. It’s been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. For me, breakfast is a very easy meal for me to cook with all … Continue reading →

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Dark Days Meal: Week 17- Burgers

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

I think this will be my worst documented meal yet for the Dark Days Challenge. I only got as far as taking a photo of the burgers as they cooked. The meal was good, just almost completely un-photographed! The burgers … Continue reading →

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