Category Archives: diy

Recipe: Sweet Italian CARROTS!

Posted on November 19, 2013 by This Woman Writes

I have never been a fan of cooked carrots: they’re mushy, tasteless, innocuous, congealing and unappealing. That being said, today’s recipe for cooked carrots — Sweet Italian CARROTS! — is worth writing in all capital letters and tacking an exclamation … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Kale That’s Worth Eating

Posted on November 12, 2013 by This Woman Writes

I chatted with a man the other day who announced that he had made kale a part of his life: “I throw it in the juicer with celery and carrots and cabbage and drink it for breakfast every morning.” Blech. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Chicken Noodle Casserole

Posted on November 6, 2013 by This Woman Writes

I made this dish because of a 24-ounce bag of French’s French Fried Onions that I fell in love with at Costco and simply had to have. I was with the Son and Heir, whose level of thriftiness is such that he … Continue reading →

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Homeschooling vs. Quality Products from the Public Sector

Posted on October 31, 2013 by This Woman Writes

The other day I purchased an item from a large public entity, and I had difficulty getting what I wanted. The basic product, which has been having a history of problems lately because of a restructuring of the “business,” is … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Simple Breaded Chicken

Posted on October 29, 2013 by This Woman Writes

In our house, boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts are fast food, because they take 20-30 minutes to cook. I know. Chicken is mass produced and not under the best conditions, but I close my eyes and buy as natural … Continue reading →

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Becoming More Self Sufficient

Posted on October 21, 2013 by This Woman Writes

From Start Your Week with Steve, the free weekly e-mail newsletter of Steve Henderson Fine Art. Steve Says: Because the concentration required to paint a fine art piece is exhausting, I take a break every 90 minutes from the easel. I … Continue reading →