Family Balance Sheet
JULY 25, 2011
I'm taking a summer classic up a notch. When I was grilling pineapple last week, my head was buzzing with all sorts of ideas for the grilled fruit. Why not grill bananas too and make homemade, grilled banana splits? My husband and I LOVE banana splits, but they are usually the most expensive item on the menu at our local ice cream shop. So we made them at home, but I grilled the bananas and the pineapple.
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JULY 5, 2011
My herbs needed a haircut. So I cut back the parsley, oregano, thyme and dill and cleaned them. I removed the leaves and discarded the stems. I then threw the leaves in freezer bags and flattened the air out of the bags. I'll store in the freezer until I'm ready to use. I decided against drying them, because I read that freezing will hold their flavor better.
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Family Balance Sheet
JULY 26, 2011
I spent a lot of time this past spring shoveling out the old clay dirt that was in my garden and replacing it with the mix that is recommended in the book, Square Foot Gardening. It was hard work and there was an initial expense, but I knew I wouldn't have to deal with the weeds any more and I knew my plants would love it. I picked my first red tomato recently and I could immediately see the fruits of my labor.
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JULY 19, 2011
Cantaloupe is one of my most favorite things to grow in the garden. The taste is unbelievable, so sweet and juicy. In years past, the plants took over my garden and spilled into the yard , so I changed my planting strategy for the melons this year and planted upward , not at ground level. I followed the method taught in my Square Foot Gardening book and I built a vertical trellis back in May.
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JULY 14, 2011
If you aren't growing green beans, you might want to consider it. They are the gift that keeps on giving. I planted 4 squares worth in my square foot garden and we have had them twice for dinner so far. I just put 5 cups in my freezer and many young beans are still on the plants. I wasn't always a huge fan of green beans. Just ask my mom about the arguments we used to have about them when I was ten.
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JULY 18, 2011
The grill isn't just for chicken and burgers. It takes summer desserts to a whole new level. Last summer, I grilled peaches and added homemade whipped cream. I thought I had gone through the pearly gates; it was that delicious. As I wait patiently for peach season in PA, I have been grilling pineapple. The grilling brings out the fresh flavor as it caramelizes the fruit.
Family Balance Sheet
JULY 20, 2011
This September we will be celebrating 10 years in our home. The house came with very few appliances. Upon moving in, we needed a washer, dryer and refrigerator. Within two years after moving in, we purchased a new oven, microwave, dishwasher and freezer. The home came with central air conditioning and when we had it serviced last summer, the technician estimated that the unit was probably 15 - 20 years old.
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