04 May
The nasturtiums have taken over our community garden again this year. While it’s annoying having them shade the strawberries and herbs, it is delightful to have a virtually indestructible source of edible flowers! One time during our courtship, Mr. R and I purchased a package of edible flowers from a grocery store and ate […]
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01 Nov
Cooking Pumpkins is really quite easy, though if they are large enough, butchering them can be quite a chore. To cook a pumpkin, first wash it off to remove any dirt. Next, cut the pumpkin at least in half, and remove the seeds. If the pumpkin is large, it may need to be quartered in […]
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21 Oct
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Making candy skulls out of sugar is a Mexican tradition. According to internet sources, each skull is painted with the name of a deceased loved one, and then placed on the family’s “Day of […]
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19 Oct
Until the new site is fully updated, you can find articles on the original Sparrowpost.
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