11 days ago
by XploreOrganics |
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Yule Log (organic)
Jelly Roll:
1 Jar of crofters premium fruit spread (Raspberry or Strawberry)2 egg yolks4 egg whites¾ cup sifted flour¼ cup + 1/8 cup cane sugar1/8 cup water4 oz whipping cream1 tsp vanillaFruit and chocolate shavings for decoration
Pre-heat oven to 350
Cream together egg yolks, ¼ cup sugar and water until smooth, fold in sifted flour. Beat egg whites until firm, and then fold into yolk mixture. Spread evenly on a well greases and floured jelly roll pan or ...
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11 days ago
by XploreOrganics |
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Date Crumbles (Gluten-free, Organic, Vegetarian)
2 ½ cups of oats 1 cup oat flour (grind fresh rolled oats in a coffee grinder)¼ cup butter (margarine for vegan)2 tbs brown sugar
Rub together above ingredients until crumb texture. Press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of a shallow 6×9 baking pan.
2 lbs of dates1 cup water1 tsp butter (margarine for vegan)
Simmer dates in water until softened then mash until smooth, stir in butter and pour the date mixture over the oat...
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11 days ago
by XploreOrganics |
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Lemon Squares (Gluten-free, Organic, Vegetarian)
2 ½ cups of oat flour (grind fresh rolled oats in a coffee grinder)1 cup coconut¼ cup butter (margarine for vegan)2 tbs brown sugar
Rub together above ingredients until crumb texture. Press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of a shallow 6×9 baking pan.
The juice of 3 large lemonsZest of 1 large lemon1 ½ cups of water1 cup honey
Mix the above ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
Beat together 2 egg yolks (or...
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11 days ago
by XploreOrganics |
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Again, I will post the recipes soon.
We enjoyed a nice christmas dinner for two:
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11 days ago
by XploreOrganics |
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I will post the recipes soon.
We like to watch Miracle on 34th Street and have a tray of goodies on christmas eve…Here is what we (DH especially) enjoyed:
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11 days ago
by XploreOrganics |
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Our Christmas Tree:
I’m sure I could win a prize for the oddest Christmas tree, yet it suits us just fine, is non-toxic and environmentally friendly.
I hate to cut wild trees down for the sake of a few weeks of enjoyment…Just today we went for a hike up a mountain we love to go. And standing on the edge of an old farm field was the remains of what was, just a few days ago a beautiful perfect fir tree that stood alone. Seems somebody thought it would look good in their living r...
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13 days ago
by MsDebbieP |
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Dec 23, 2008
It’s still snowing here in SW Ontario. How much snow have we had, you ask?? Well, perhaps this picture will give a hint.
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There are the “Post Family” ... Com, Emily, and Canada. Poor little Canada, his nose is just barely above the snow.
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14 days ago
by Bon |
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I just wanted to take a moment to say Merry Christmas to everyone.For those who don’t celebrate Christmas have a very Happy Holiday.Eat lots of that festive meal,bring joy to others and please drive safely.
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15 days ago
by mbulla |
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January is a month of excitement as we anticipate all that the new year will bring us. It is also the month of our Winter Gardening Awards. 2009 brings us our 2nd Annual Awards event, here at GardenTenders, providing you an opportunity to showcase your gardening skills and enjoyment.
You are welcome to participate in the following category:
Indoor herb garden – For many of us, winter is a time when fresh vegetables are not available. However, with an indoor herb garden “...
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17 days ago
by frostbite |
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My winter garden is finally taking off. I’ve planted collards, cabbages, broccoli. The broccoli has small heads forming, but the cabbage looper worms have attacked all the plants. I spent part of the day yesterday picking off the caterpillars and spraying with BT. Our weather has been unusually warm (up into the 70’s for several days), so the insects haven’t been killed off by the cold. Hopefully the plants will rebound and I’ll still make a good crop. I’ll...
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