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Elevated Garden Beds - Raise Vegetables the Easy Way
These sure look like a great gardening alternative to me! As I've gotten older, my knees just don't want to work as well as they did in years past. One of these raised garden beds would be just the ticket.
belinda342, on 05/03/2013
Not On The Label
True, unfortunately. I can't afford organic as a regular fare either. Sometimes, though, is better than never and if the food is really wholesome and ethically satisfying, then it's worth it.
Tiggered, on 05/03/2013
10 reasons to cook from scratch
I am more worried by artificial additives - but salt is a menace too, when added in commercial qualities.
My partner is not that keen on cooking, but he's great on appreciating homemade food so I enjoy similar benefits :)
Tiggered, on 05/03/2013
Not On The Label
Thank you :)
Well, you know, we have to simply do the best we can. I agree that growing your own is the best way but fewer and fewer people today are in the position to do so... me included :(
Tiggered, on 05/03/2013
What do you need in your pantry to cook from scratch?
I bet every home cook has his or her own list - I hesitated to present my own as the 'correct' one. That's why I'm truly grateful for you sharing yours!
Tiggered, on 05/03/2013
The Cloud Appreciation Society - Proud Admirers of the Fluffy White Stuff
Awesome! I must gt out and look at the clouds more often!
kimbesa, on 05/03/2013
What Makes a Man Wear Women's Flats?
Bri, I agree with you 120%! Katie's blog highlighting the "Chat about what makes a man wear women's flats" and the comments from Brian and other's has motivated me and given me the confidence to ...
Pinkpanther222, on 05/03/2013
Not On The Label
Agreeing with Elias here. When I was making a bit more money in my youth (before job satisfaction kicked in over financial gain) I took part in a stakeholder project about organic food and recycled product availability. Apart from the fact that ...
Guest, on 05/03/2013
10 reasons to cook from scratch
Yes, you read my head. Thank you. This way this salt-phobic knows what goes into her food. And it isn't salt. Plus my husband and I get to spend valuable time together in the kitchen talking and stirring, The home made items always go quickest ...
Guest, on 05/03/2013
Not On The Label
I'm a true believer of the 'cooking from scratch' too still the problem you describe in your article remains pretty much the same since in most cases the ingredients used will be manufactured rather than produced. One solution could be organic ...
EliasZanetti, on 05/03/2013
What do you need in your pantry to cook from scratch?
Pasta-head here agrees with flour and seasoning. I also make my own risotto, paella, chicken casserole, stirfry, pizza, lasagne, bolognese, curry and chili con-everything-including-on-occasion-carne. About the only things we don't make are bread ...
Guest, on 05/03/2013
Money and value
That's sensible. These days some money is needed simply to survive, it's the excess (and excessive greed) that hurts
Tiggered, on 05/03/2013
Not On The Label
Good to hear there are still people appreciating good old homemade food :)
Tiggered, on 05/03/2013
Money and value
I'm monetarily driven as long as it allows me to maintain the state I'm in now. No more, no less. Husband and I have been shopping for reduced to clear food items for years because we refuse to pay more for these than we need to. I'm not one of ...
Guest, on 05/03/2013
Not On The Label
Heading off to read some of your other articles now. I'm a firm believer in cooking from scratch as much as I can. Our friends too, as evidenced by the speed with which home made rice salad and rhubarb crumble disappeared last weekend at the ...
Guest, on 05/03/2013