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Grow a great cutting garden

Posted on June 10, 2018 by

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
A wise mentor once told me if you only have $5 buy yourself a loaf of bread and a single flower for happiness, then splurge with the rest of it. That advice…

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Container Gardens

Posted on May 21, 2018 by

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
Herbs are one of the most rewarding container crops. Most are also easy to grow. Still, there are a few things to bear in mind if you want to make sure your…

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Tomato Soup’s Return Visit

Posted on January 16, 2018 by

I was recently asked what type of cook I am. Without missing a beat, I replied, “I am a rogue cook.” I believe in cooking with what’s on hand. Anyone who has dined at my house knows never to expect … Continue reading →

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Herb Butter Roasted Chicken

Posted on December 18, 2017 by

A vendor was selling “$6.50 chickens”. I thought, damn not bad for a farmer grown free range chicken. Then came the beautiful blessed nightmare. The guy in front of me started freaking out. The lady gave him an amount I … Continue reading →

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Caprese salad meets Salumi (cured meats)

Posted on October 7, 2017 by

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
I came across this great post on how to put a twist on the classic caperse salad. My first thought was were is the meat?  Then I thought  what if  caprese salad and…

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