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I am a 40 something SAHM mom of 8. We are currently restoring a 100 year old farmhouse, which we fondly refer to as 4300 sq feet of potential, and trying to do it in an environmentally friendly way. Besides children, we raise Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats, have

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Food & Drink > Tea How to prepare a high tea: 2 of 26
High tea is most often, in the United States anyway, an elaborate potpourri of foods, vintage china, teas, and visual experiences. It has moved far from the European roots and original purpose of being a buffer between meals. Because it has changed with the times the ceremony of High Tea is up to individual interpretation wi... More..
Education > Homeschooling Homeschooling programs: How to develop a curriculum: 1 of 4
So you have decided to homeschool. That only seemed like the confusing part. Now you are faced with a plethora of choices, materials, philosophies, and yes, even peer pressure to get the in curriculum of the week.The first thing on the list is to take a couple of deep breaths and regain your equilibrium. After all, you can d... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: My most amazing gardening experience: 17 of 62
One of the things I had looked forward to in our move to a small bit of acreage was the kitchen garden I hoped to plant. It had been my dream since childhood, and too many Little House books, to live off the land in glorious self sufficiency. I couldn't wait to get started. The first year's garden was not situated properly. ... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Homemade ice cream: 7 of 25
One of my favorite flavors of ice cream is one that is almost impossible to find commercially. I am not sure if it is because lemon ice cream is hard to do well, or too expensive, or just that not many people have asked for it. Whatever the reason, lemon is not a flavor found very often anywhere. I love it. You must understa... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Guide to traditional Southern cookies: 2 of 5
Quick! Name three flavors that remind you of the south. I bet you thought of pecans, praline, and bourbon didn't you? Southern cooks have long been appreciated for their ability to take what they had and create a miracle. The array of cookies that flow from these gracious kitchens encompasses everything from snicker-doodles t... More..
Home & Garden > Rental Properties How to rent your property in a highly competitive market: 3 of 6
In the years that we have owned investment properties we have not had one vacant for more than a two week period of time. Amazing? Easy! As soon as you know that your current tenants are moving make an appointment to walk through the home with them and do a quick inspection. If you see any potential problem spots express you... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts Ganache: 5 of 5
There is some disagreement as to whether ganache originated in France or Switzerland. We do know that by the mid 1800's ganache was increasingly being used in fine European kitchens to add the final touch of luxury to wealthy tables. Ganache has come to be an important ingredient in the making of fine desserts all over the w... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Desserts The key to making silky cheesecakes: 4 of 4
So, you want to make a cheesecake to impress your guests or just to bless someone? It is much easier than it looks. Rich, silky cheesecakes are dependent on cooking temperature, amount of fat in the recipe, the cooling period, and the way the cake is beaten. Most of the difficulty in making one is getting over your fear of th... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts The history of Oreo cookies: 2 of 2
Oreos were introduced by the National Biscuit Company, or NaBisCo, on April 2, 1912. The story goes that they had been developed in a conical shape and therefore were named Oreo, after the Greek word for hill. Although there are other explanations, this would seem to be the most accurate, as Mr. Green, one of the company exec... More..