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Tomato and Ricotta Frittata

We have been eating a lot of frittatas lately, such a quick dinner to prepare and the combinations are endless. This tomato and ricotta frittata is just such a dinner. You probably have all the ingredients on hand or at least most of them. In under ½ hour dinner can be ready. Serve it withContinue reading “Tomato and Ricotta Frittata”

My First CSA Order

You may remember that I decided that I would join a CSA this year instead of trying to join the Community Garden or scrambling to get my own garden in with the busyness of just moving. This week my first CSA order from Pumpkin Ridge Gardens arrived! Since it is just the two of usContinue reading “My First CSA Order”

Goal Setting Week 24 Update

Goal setting is happening but I have to say it is on the back burner, mic more fun exploring the area especially the Farmer’s Markets!

Sourdough Blueberry Pancakes

Like sourdough crumpets, making sourdough blueberry pancakes is a wonderful way to use up your discard when refreshing your starter. Each week I have a cup or two of starter to use, I You only need four ingredients and a bowl and you’ll be enjoying pancakes in no time! Sourdough starter introduces a pleasant, mildContinue reading “Sourdough Blueberry Pancakes”

Setting Up a Home Composter

Why compost when you live on a small lot? While it saves landfill space, as well as time and gas transporting yard waster. It also improves the soils ability to retain moisture, reducing water costs. Composting also provides needed hummus and nutrients for healthy plants.

Goal Setting Week 23 Update

Goal setting is not easy when you have a busy week!

Exploring the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge

One of the last places we visited before moving to Oregon was the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. Our park pass covers this National Refuge so no fee was required to enter! The Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife preserve operated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service on the Nisqually RiverContinue reading “Exploring the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge”

Edamame and Couscous Salad with Feta

This is a wonderfully versatile salad that you can make with whatever ingredients you have on hand. Use arugula instead of spinach for example or green beans instead of the sugar snap peas or even basil instead of the cilantro. The recipe serves 4 and if you have leftovers they are good for lunch theContinue reading “Edamame and Couscous Salad with Feta”

Goal Setting Week 22 Update

Unpacking after a cross country move has definitely been a lot of work. However with the exception of a few boxes left in the garage we are pretty much unpacked and just have a few pictures left to hang on the walls. I am so glad the majority of the work is behind us becauseContinue reading “Goal Setting Week 22 Update”

Sourdough Crumpets

Having sourdough starter on hand means I’m always looking for ways to use the discard. I have to say the favorite so far is the Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bread. However Sourdough Crumpets take a close second. I am still not quite sure of the difference between an English muffin and a crumpet. They are veryContinue reading “Sourdough Crumpets”