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Snow Cream

Snow Cream

Like most of the country, we’ve had interesting weather lately. While some places were getting massive amounts of snow, we had serious cold. Eventually we got some snow, too. About six inches of fluffy whiteness – perfect for making Snow Cream. Growing up in a 

“Christmas ‘Kraut”

“Christmas ‘Kraut”

Other than the the colors and the timing, there’s really nothing Christmas-y about the sauerkraut I make this time every year. The colors merge and it’s ready more like Thanksgiving time – but “Thanksgiving ‘Kraut” just doesn’t have the same ring. I’ve been making this 

How to Roast a Fresh Pumpkin

How to Roast a Fresh Pumpkin

One of the best things about fall, as far as I’m concerned, is cooking with pumpkin. In the past I’ve always just used canned pumpkin, but today I decided to try roasting one. I searched around on the internet to help me decide on the 

Laptop Lunchbox

Laptop Lunchbox

Laptop lunchboxes are another thing that falls into the category of ‘things I’ve heard about for years, but finally took up’. I don’t know why, I just wasn’t all that interested. Maybe it’s because they are plastic and I’m not all that crazy about plastic.