Monthly Archives: May 2008
Farmer’s Market
Since I grew up on a farm and spent lots of time working in our farm market (there’s a reason they nicknamed me “Abbie-on-call”), I have always been able to get fresh, local food. Because of that, I had never felt … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Gardening, Local Agriculture, Outside, Sustainable Living
Zucchini Berry Bread
I found this recipe for zucchini bread on Food by Carrie, and modified it to fit what I wanted to make. Carrie’s site is great, with lots of information on the ingredients, why she uses them, and what’s healthy about … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Gardening, Home, Local Agriculture, Recipes, Sustainable Living
Bookworm Challenge
Another challenge! After signing up for Crunchy Domestic Goddess’s Five-Minute Shower Challenge yesterday, I decided to sign up for the “I’m Still a Bookworm” challenge from Grean Bean Dreams today! Since I read all of the time, especially over the … Continue reading
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Water-Saving Challenge
I just signed up for Crunchy Domestic Goddess’s Five-Minute Shower Challenge! The challenge is to take five-minute showers throughout the months of June, July and August to conserve water. I learned all about navy showers at the Island School, so … Continue reading
Filed under Home, Sustainable Living
Memorial Day Picnic
We got some furniture for our deck! And we also got some delicious flounder from Ed’s brother Chris. The fish was so big that I had to cut the fillets into threes! It was swimming around this morning and I … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Gardening, Home, Outside, Recipes, Sustainable Living, What's for Supper?


