Category Archives: Miscellaneous

There’s always hope

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

I’ve wished for quite some time that I was a gardener. Growing your own food, having garden fresh veggies and herbs, enjoying the sunshine…Ah, a wonderful life. Except that just about everything I plant dies before it’s an inch tall. … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget!

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

Your last chance to enter the million dollar Pillsbury Bake-Off is next Monday, April 18 by 11:59 AM! It seems like April 18th is a popular day this year; I still can’t believe the IRS actually changed tax day. So, … Continue reading →

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Cheaper by the Dozen

Posted on October 3, 2010 by

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a book review, but today I ran across something charming which reminded me of an old favorite. The Museum of Modern Art is hosting an exhibition on kitchens, and the online site includes … Continue reading →

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War Food Posters

Posted on August 1, 2010 by

The National Agriculture Library is currently running a display of food and gardening posters from World Wars I and II. There’s an online version which is a lot of fun to browse through– go on over and take a look.  … Continue reading →

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FoodCorps

Posted on May 24, 2010 by

Perhaps you’ve run across the buzz about how horrible school lunches are, how we’re creating an obese generation, and how overwhelming the situation looks? Well, amidst all the head-shaking and hype, it’s nice to see a group with a practical … Continue reading →

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Gold Medal Flour from-scratch baking contest

Posted on May 4, 2010 by

If you love to bake from scratch and have always thought it would be fun to win a recipe contest but found the big ones like Pillsbury too intimidating, try this contest from Betty Crocker’s Gold Medal flour: The rules … Continue reading →

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Good Intentions

Posted on April 25, 2010 by

It’s so easy to think you’ll have time to try something new. It’s even easier to find out that you don’t. That, in a nutshell, is my experience with this blog.  I thought a blog would be fun, a good … Continue reading →

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Welcome

Posted on February 5, 2009 by

Welcome to my site! I’m a book lover and librarian who bakes in my spare time and I look forward to sharing these interests with you. I hope you enjoy your visit.

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