Monthly Archives: December 2012

In Hopes of Healthier Chickens, Farms Turn to Oregano

Posted on December 31, 2012 by gardengal bevy

      FREDERICKSBURG, Pa. — The smell of oregano wafting from Scott Sechler’s office is so strong that anyone visiting Bell & Evans these days could be forgiven for wondering whether Mr. Sechler has forsaken the production of chicken … Continue reading →

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Chili’s Paradise Pie Recipe

Posted on December 31, 2012 by gardengal bevy

Chili’s Paradise Pie Recipe! SO DELICIOUS!! Ingredients:Servings:9Cookie Layer 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick) 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 … Continue reading →

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14 WAYS TO USE GROUND GINGER

Posted on December 21, 2012 by gardengal bevy

14 Ways to Use Ground Ginger I know when I was first learning about herbs, I would excitedly read a new recipe or tutorial only to find out it needed some exotic-sounding special ingredient that required an internet order to … Continue reading →

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RAIN BARRELS

Posted on December 14, 2012 by gardengal bevy

It is time to start thinking about rain and rain catchment systems. You can save a lot of money by installing one or two rain barrels. Once you get two in tandem going it is not too long before the … Continue reading →

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How to Grow Mushrooms

Posted on December 13, 2012 by gardengal bevy

How to Grow Mushrooms You can grow delicious organic mushrooms in coffee grounds and it doesn’t take a lot of effort. You just need a few things including a lot of coffee grounds. In this tutorial I will show you … Continue reading →

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Amazing household uses for hydrogen peroxide

Posted on December 13, 2012 by gardengal bevy

Whiten teeth ~ Make a paste with baking soda and peroxide! Sanitize your toothbrush ~ Soak your toothbrush in peroxide between brushing! Mouth wash ~ Use equal parts water and peroxide as a great antibacterial rinse! Kitchen sanitizer ~ Sanitize … Continue reading →

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Caramel-Pecan Cheesecake Pie

Posted on December 11, 2012 by gardengal bevy

Ingredients: 1 refrigerated pie pastry 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/4 cups chopped pecans 1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping Additional caramel ice cream topping, optional Directions: … Continue reading →

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Guide to water purification by Princeton University

Posted on December 10, 2012 by gardengal bevy

as we all read about one disaster after another and realize that it can happen to any of us, at any time, it becomes more obvious at the importance of having some “survival” skills.  the following article has excellent information … Continue reading →

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SUNSHINE COOKIES IN JAR (mix)

Posted on December 10, 2012 by gardengal bevy

Today was Caleb’s last day of kindergarten.  He had a great year and loved every minute of it.  Throughout the year Caleb enjoyed bringing his teacher goodies from our kitchen to so we thought we would bring Mrs. Jones one more treat to enjoy as she … Continue reading →

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34 Insanely Simple Two-Ingredient Recipes – StumbleUpon

Posted on December 9, 2012 by gardengal bevy

34 Insanely Simple Two-Ingredient Recipes – StumbleUpon.

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