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Pumpkins, They’re not just Decorations!

What You Need to Know About Cooking Pumpkins by Sandy Swegel I thought I had a great bargain when I found organic butternut squash at the grocery today for only $.99 per pound.  I was in definite sticker shock when the squash rang up over $4.75.  Well worth it for high-quality food of course, but suddenly, […]

Food Swap!

Sharing with Other Foodies by Sandy Swegel A group of people who really like to eat interesting food has gotten together with a group of people who really like to cook and preserve interesting food and they’ve come up with a simple ingenious way to make each other happy.  Host a Food Swap! Have you […]

Ode to Lavender

Why You Need to Grow Lavender by Sandy Swegel I awoke this morning dreaming of lavender. I adore everything about lavender. The Fragrance: exotic yet tender and sweet. The Blossoms: intense purples and blues and even dusty whites and pinks. The Herbal Essence: healing, calming, sedating yet inspiring. The Foliage: lavender plants paired with sages […]