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7 Spring Dinner Ideas That Make the Most of Vegetables

People love to joke that spring is the shortest season: one day you’re shivering in freezing temps and a week later, you’re scorching at 90 degrees. The seemingly fleeting nature of this beloved season is one more reason to enjoy the tasty produce it has to offer — like veggies! Asparagus, radishes, peas, leeks, beets, herbs, and other vegetables all flourish in the spring. Incorporating them into these spring dinner ideas is a great way to make use of them while they last. Not only will eating with the seasons probably you save you money, it can promote a healthier diet, too. The fresher your produce choices, the more vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants they’re likely to contain. And of course,...

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Here are some creative grilling ideas!

Vegan Journal (formerly Vegetarian Journal) has ran two articles on vegan grilling that you might find helpful: Gourmet Grilling by Chef Nancy Berkoff, EdD, RD includes grilling tips as well as recipes for Grilled Eggplant, Mediterranean Grilled Portobellos with Pine Nuts, Curried Barbecue Tempeh, Roasted Pepper and Eggplant Dip, Pineapple Peach Salsa, Japanese-Style Grilled Asparagus, Grilled Sweet Peaches, and Roasted Corn. See: https://www.vrg.org/journal/2002issue3/2002_issue3_gourmet.php Nancy also wrote another article titled Outdoor Feast and it includes vegan recipes for the grill including Tofu and Potatoes Kebobs, Vietnamese “Beef” Salad, Lime and Chili “Steaks,” and Grilled Pineapple. See: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2015issue2/2015_issue2_outdoor_feasts.php To subscribe to Vegan Journal in the USA, visit: https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php

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Whew! Crazy Hours End! ~ Extreme Clean/Renovations Update ~ Garden

 We made it through it!  My husband had to work 14 days straight, with a switch to 2nd shift, and that was hard for the both of us.  It has finally come to an end.  Now we can get back to our home projects and have the evenings to ourselves. I literally have several lists going right now.  I figured, when this schedule is back to normal, I have options on what we do next, ha ha!I have been painting the upstairs sub flooring with odor killer paint, and have one room more than half done.  We are super excited to get this job done, so we can install flooring.  I should the larger room's flooring painted in 3 days, 4...

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Honey Wheat Bread

This Honey Wheat Bread is lightly sweet with a deliciously soft texture. It is perfect for toast or sandwiches and it’s super easy to make. All you need are a few simple ingredients to make this hearty and nutritious homemade bread! Table of contents Why We Love This Honey Wheat Bread Recipe Key Ingredients for Honey Whole Wheat Bread How To Make This Whole Wheat Honey Bread Recipe FAQs and Expert tips Serving Suggestions Additional Whole-Wheat Recipes To Try Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Why We Love This Honey Wheat Bread Recipe Instead of buying store-bought bread, try this wholesome honey wheat loaf that’ll save you money and waft the delicious smell of fresh bread throughout your house!  This homemade bread...

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Air Fryer Pork Chops

Air Fryer Pork Chops Whether a childhood of overcooked pork chops left you with an adulthood aversion or you are their biggest fan, these flavorful Air Fryer Pork Chops will have you falling freshly in love. They’re lightly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside (NOT DRY), and ready in just 20 minutes. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! To the pork chops skeptics: I see you. Until I perfected Crock Pot Pork Chops and Grilled Pork Chops, my only experience with the cut was as a hard-to-saw (and even harder to chew) piece of protein I did my best to pick around. Pork chops cooked in the air fryer are juicy inside and...

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