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Chickadee Romance: How Backyard Birds Pair Up
How do birds find a mate? The approaches of different species are as varied as those of humans. Some birds seem like Casanovas or even Marquises de Sade, while others seem as courtly and reticent as the most genteel Jane Austen characters. Cranes and swans … Read More
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Cast-Iron-Skillet Diced-Apple Pie
Apple is America’s signature pie: not just something we love to eat, but a universal symbol of things we hold dear. Is it any wonder, then, that making an apple pie is one of fall’s enduring rituals? To some degree, whether it is store-bought or … Read More
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Pitching Cider with Commercial Yeast
If you love the flavor adventures found when collaborating with microbes and plants, then you’ll love the juicy, colorful, and scenic trail of fermenting apples. Yeast, bacteria, enzymes, apple varieties, added fruit and/or botanicals, time, and place all influence what you will pour out of … Read More
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Savoring Uncertainty and Embracing the Unknown
Many of us have negative ideas about uncertainty — as the absence of ease, comfort, or clarity. Trying to relate to uncertainty is difficult because it is like trying to relate to a lack of something, not a presence. But coming into communion with absence … Read More
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Kids’ Woodworking: Make a String Thing
For people of any age, the most thrilling part of woodworking is the projects. What if you have a very young beginner? Start with String Thing! This is an easy string art project with a huge “wow” factor and it’s a great way to get … Read More
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Fabric Printing: Craft Project for Kids
Have you ever tried fabric printing? You can print on just about any kind of fabric. Try making something new for your house or decorate a T-shirt that you can wear. What You’ll Need Scrap paper or newspaper Styrofoam trays* Scissors Masking tape Acrylic paint … Read More
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Roasted Eggplant with Garlic Yogurt & Healthy Seed Blend
Nearly every culture around the world has a long history of blending spices together. Common culinary spice combinations — like the simple Seed Blend below — are dynamic and often more palatable than one ingredient alone. That doesn’t mean you can’t use a single spice … Read More
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Eight Great Ways to Make the Most of Carrots
Carrots come in many colors and their sweet, earthy flavor and crisp texture make them a delicious addition to all kinds of dishes, whether roasted, pickled, or straight from the garden. Discover all the ways you can make the most of these long-lasting, nutritious vegetables … Read More
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How to Save and Store Tomato Seeds
The best time to save seeds from your open-pollinated tomato varieties is when the first tomatoes ripen. I use the first ripe tomatoes for seed saving to reduce the chances that the bees will have worked the flowers and cross-pollinated the … Read More
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How to Crochet a Pair of Earrings
If you are already familiar with crochet, these earrings are quick project that yields amazing results — thread crochet over purchased 2-inch hoops. You can make a pair for every color in your wardrobe. YARN Cotton crochet thread size 10 CROCHET HOOK Steel US 6 … Read More