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The cream of the crop, a plant based ranch

The cream of the crop, a plant based ranch

The cream of the crop, a plant based ranch

Body NON-DAIRY HERBY RANCHThis dressing has a creamy taste of traditional ranch without dairy or animal products. Made from cashews, herbs and spices. This is a wholesome option for salads, veggies, potatoes, or as a dip.
Possessed by possessions

Possessed by possessions

Possessed by possessions

Body Saying goodbye to a good buy ain’t easy. It’s even harder to let go of something that cost a lot — maybe too much — when you acquired it. Right?Consider wardrobes. My clothes mostly fall into the first category — bargain buys at thrift stores.
Harvesting and storing garlic

Harvesting and storing garlic

Harvesting and storing garlic

Body There is no absolute window to harvest garlic, but late summer is a good time. There are two types of garlic: softneck and hardneck. Both types have an edible underground clove and attractive gray-green, long thin leaf blades but differ in how the crop matures.
Crispy squash bliss a veggie victory

Crispy squash bliss a veggie victory

Crispy squash bliss a veggie victory

Body I plan to cook something a little different with each bountiful harvest of squash this season. We have savored the opportunity as we raced against a plaque of squash bugs last year, which were virtually impossible to “squash.
THE PAVLOVA CAKE has been revived and made more popular in recent years; this one includes fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries for a nice summery touch. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

THE PAVLOVA CAKE has been revived and made more popular in recent years; this one includes fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries for a nice summery touch. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

Bake up a lot of love with special Pavlova cake

Body A cake topped with crisp meringue is a traditional Norwegian dessert. It’s a tender, crunchy, creamy confection.The original version of the confection is a yellow sponge cake with meringue baked right onto the top of the cake layers and topped with sliced almonds.
Spread the joy (and some spice) with homemade apple butter

Spread the joy (and some spice) with homemade apple butter

Spread the joy (and some spice) with homemade apple butter

Body I take such pleasure in making a trip to the local apple orchard! Each season I can hardly wait for the types of apples that mature early so I can begin making all the apple treats my family and I enjoy. Apple crisps, pies and cobblers are all a big hit.