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Did you know if you buy fresh basil from the store, it stays fresh longer if you put it in water, like flowers in a vase? And did you know that if you leave it there a while, it grows roots? I learned both of those things about a year ago, and I'm so glad because basil is so much better when...

Well, I haven't found any additional TP in the yard lately. Hopefully I didn't traumatize the little old lady. (I still feel kinda bad for yelling.)

I've been thinking about a trip to Anza Borrego; we may go this fall. We probably won't get time though. The only time I've been to Gorman is in spring -- the wildflowers are gorgeous! Have fun!

I love spiced cider. I have some cinnamon pear cider from Trader Joe's and had a warm cup last night -- yum. I also like Bigelow's Constant Comment tea -- orange and spices, like an orange pomander you can drink.

When I first started buying handmade soap from the farmer's market I thought it was expensive, but then I discovered that the bars lasted forever -- far longer than a bar of Ivory or Dove. So it may not make sense to compare bar-by-bar, but rather by time, or how many showers, or something like...

Glad you're settling in!

The one time I made soap I used a quart milk carton.

:lau I love that the cat contributed to your post. I have never camped without water nearby. Do you go out in the desert, away from the national/state parks?

Just saw the pics. Nice job!

Hope you feel better soon. :hugs

:welcome

Those pics are awesome! What fun.

I don't think she had dementia; she seemed to know where she was and what she was doing. I think she either thought it was just fine to do what she did (possible, she was from another culture and I have no idea what the practices are there), or it was a real emergency. Do they make...

DH has done some panning/sluice boxing here in CA. He once told me the best places to look are under big rocks, under tree roots, and around obstacles where heavy stuff would get lodged as it flows along the river during times when the water is fast and rushing (when gold may have been...

I might try adding some powdered sugar to see if it helps stiffen things up a bit. Or perhaps chill it and see if the cold butter helps it firm up. Good luck.

Terrible week, food-wise. I didn't get home from work before 8 any day this week and I ate out a lot. I don't know whether I had hidden gluten in salad dressing, casein in food cooked in butter, etc. One night I was eating a bowl of butternut squash soup, and halfway through my cousin said...

Abi, for the pumpkin butter/canning are you using sugar/pie pumpkins or jack-o-lantern types? Or something different? P.S. And thanks -- this thread reminded me to check the pick-your-own apple farms around here to see when the apples are ready!

He really did earn the :tongue for the diagnosis. :lol: To say that I have lupus based on a low positive ANA titer and no other lupus symptoms was not cool. A positive ANA titer can be one of many signs of an autoimmune disorder. But about 25-35% of women have a false positive on ANA titers...

Great, great resource: Gluten Free Girl. I can't recommend her highly enough. Her writing makes you feel like even though life throws you challenges, it's all going to turn out just fine. And the recipes are good! She also has lots of information about different flours, ratios in cooking to...

Aw, those pics are so sweet. He's clearly been welcomed into this world with much love. Congrats!