Tag: winter

  • Preparing yourself for fall

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    Amelia
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    It’s late August now, which in the northern hemisphere signals the high point of the harvesting season. I’m still planting some of my fall crops and I’m thinking about which herbs are the most important for me to get picked before the bugs eat what’s left and the frost arrives. Autumn is my favorite season.…

  • Hot Cocoa Could Be Healthier

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    Amelia
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    My kids love hot cocoa. Pretty sure EVERY kid loves hot cocoa, at least in the Northern United States. But most of what I can find here in Northeast Connecticut is Swiss Miss or some other knock off brand that’s like 80% sugar and preservatives. Sure, it tastes good, but enough of it will probably…

  • Giant Squash 2020!

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    I just had to make a quick post about this. I am SO bummed that all the fairs were cancelled this year because LOOK WHAT I GREW! I think Boston Marrow winter squash are just the coolest. I have NEVER grown one this big before though. 42.4 lbs of pure enormous food! I can’t wait…