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Rug Braiding: An Introduction

Posted on March 23, 2017 by beettheratrace — 6 Comments ↓

On a recent foggy winter morning, I took a short trip to my Aunt and Uncle’s house to learn a new trade. My Aunt offered to share a skill that she has Continue Reading →

Posted in Crafty | Tagged braiding, diy, rug, singer featherweight, wool | 6 Comments ↓

Slow Cooker Saag with Lamb Shanks

Posted on March 6, 2017 by beettheratrace — 1 Comment ↓

I rounded up all of the lamb shank packets while digging around in the deep freezer yesterday. I was looking for something yummy to cook up for a special anniversary Continue Reading →

Posted in Cookery | Tagged lamb shank, recipe, Saag, spinach, tomato | 1 Comment ↓

Kitchen Makeover – Part 1

Posted on January 23, 2017 by beettheratrace — 1 Comment ↓
Kitchen Makeover - Before

Well, its a new year and it’s time to catch up on sharing all our projects around the house and adventures over the past few months. I had great intentions Continue Reading →

Posted in Building Things | Tagged diy, kitchen, makeover, remodel | 1 Comment ↓

Tomato Time

Posted on September 16, 2016 by beettheratrace — Leave a reply

This year I have two types of tomatoes growing in abundance. The large heirloom variety is called Goldie. I purchased a seed packet from Fedco two years ago and have Continue Reading →

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Beets!

Posted on September 13, 2016 by beettheratrace — 1 Comment ↓

I thought it might be fitting for my inaugural blog post to write about canning beets! I was recently given a pressure canner, so a whole new world of food Continue Reading →

Posted in Cookery | 1 Comment ↓

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The old ceilings’ days are numbered! From cave t The old ceilings’ days are numbered! From cave to cathedral, our new living room is going to be amazing. This is just a pass through for materials, but they are the last materials before we start ripping the ceiling out. 
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Tree time! #beettheratrace #cutyourown #selfserve Tree time! #beettheratrace #cutyourown #selfserve #christmaspickle #merrymerry #kidsoutside #beautifulday
Not sure what the kids are going to eat once the g Not sure what the kids are going to eat once the gardens are only producing greens! 
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#seasonextension #mainefarming #farmingtonmaine #zuchinni #october #eatwhatyougrow #growwhatyoueat #kidseatingvegetables
The #hightunnel this morning! It’s gotten below The #hightunnel  this morning! It’s gotten below freezing twice in there, but the soil temps must be keeping these summery crops just warm enough to overgrow while I’m not looking. I should have flipped these beds to fall/winter crops already, but at least my lack of time to farm is actually feeding us! #zuchinni .
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#seasonextension #mainefarming #farmingtonmaine #zuchinni #october
Round 2! #Glutenfreesourdough again, didn’t quit Round 2! #Glutenfreesourdough again, didn’t quite follow the instructions, but this time I just didn’t have the right ingredients and forgot the lids for most of baking in the Dutch ovens, oops. I’m just happy to be getting started on this new journey.
Delicious #sourdough, and I even skipped a few ste Delicious #sourdough, and I even skipped a few steps on the recipe #whohastimeforthat and I was not about to go to the kitchen at 1am to stretch and fold even though I (Josie) was up feeding the baby...
New baby #sourdoughbaby in the house!!! Pretty sur New baby #sourdoughbaby in the house!!! Pretty sure I’m creating a monster, it’s getting soooo big. Sourdough creations to come next post!
Roasting eggshells for my first DIY Garden Amendme Roasting eggshells for my first DIY Garden Amendment Mineral Extraction #koreannaturalfarming #diygarden #fairbanksfarmstand #beettheratrace #growwhatyoueat
#freshveggies #snacktime #healthysnack #fairbanksf #freshveggies #snacktime #healthysnack #fairbanksfarmstand #farmingtonme #farmingtonmaine #beettheratrace #babieseating #lemoncucumber #eatwhatyougrow #growyourownfood #growwhatyoueat
Sugarsnap peas, Best natural baby teether #teethin Sugarsnap peas, Best natural baby teether #teethingbaby #growwhatyoueat #fairbanksfarmstand
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