August in The Vegetable Garden |
August and the summer is in full swing. By now you should be harvesting many of the fruit and vegetables you have worked hard to grow throughout the season and enjoying the unique taste of fresh salad crops, potatoes, tomatoes, peas and beans homegrown. However, in-between enjoying the fruits of your labour there
is still plenty to be doing in even the smallest vegetable garden. So take a minute to read through this short reminder of some of the vital jobs to be doing in the vegetable garden during August. Read More
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East Coast Inspired Lobster Roll |
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Summertime calls for more backyard barbecues, tailgates and family get-togethers. This decadent recipe is perfect for entertaining on any warm afternoon or evening. Read More
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Coconut oil is versatile and it has many uses. It is commonly used in cooking, replaces other fatty ingredients such as butter, and it has many other applications too. Plus coconut oil is incredibly healthy. Here are some of the uses for coconut oil.
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Did You Know?
Before the Civil War, schools did not have summer vacation. In rural communities, kids had school off during the spring planting and fall harvest while urban schools were essentially year-round. The long summer holiday didn’t come about until the early 20th century.
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Here are a couple of salsa recipes that you can use as well as ideas of what food to serve them best with. Read More
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As always, feel free to share this newsletter and hope you have a beautiful day! Until we meet again, happy trails. ~ Pioneerthinking.com
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