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Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea & Quinoa Salad

Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea & Quinoa Salad

Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpea, & Quinoa Salad is a hearty dish that will change the way you feel about salad. The tanginess of the vinaigrette brings out the buttery richness of the cauliflower. The roasted chickpeas deliver a satisfying crunch. The bold spices...

Strawberry Jam 

Strawberry Jam 

My favorite way to capture a bit of heavenly summer is to preserve strawberries. For me, strawberries equal summer. They are my cue to get my swim gear ready to bathe in the sun. A few years ago I was given a Ball FreshTECH Automatic Jam & Jelly Maker and was...

How to Store Seeds and Check Viability

How to Store Seeds and Check Viability

If you have been gardening for a while and have an inventory of stored seeds, early Spring is the time to start checking the seed viability. If you are new to gardening, do not throw away the extra seeds in the packet. Begin your seed inventory by properly storing...

Oatmeal Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oatmeal Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

This healthy-ish cookie recipe is favorite with my little ones. They feel like they're getting a treat and I'm happy that they're getting more than just a cookie. These soft 'cakey' cookies are hardy with bits of chocolaty goodness in every bite. If you like a less...