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Lemon-and-Bay Leaf Bean Pickles
Better Homes and Gardens recently published a new canning magazine, with tons of exciting and flavorful-sounding recipes inside. So, of course I had to buy it. And I had to make something out of it. Behold… Soooo pretty! Anyway, I “like” quite a lot of canning pages on Facebook and decided to share. Which ended up with my beans being featured on SB Canning’s blog, along with the recipe. And as a side note, the recipe over there uses white vinegar. I used white wine vinegar. So ya know… I can’t find the magazine online anywhere for you to buy, but here is what it looks like. I purchased…
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Shrimp Tacos Prepared With Local Twist
By Whitney Donohue Moapa Valley Progress Dave Sterling’s melons are incredibly flavorful, and you could really just chill them and eat up. But the melons are so tasty that I thought it would be fun to try something different with them as well. I really wanted the melons to have a starring role in dinner, so I created this melon salsa, which is sweet and spicy at the same time. Paired with the spicy grilled shrimp, the melon really stands out but doesn’t overwhelm. Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Melon Salsa Serves 4 (with salsa left for chips) Spicy Shrimp Tacos 1 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined ½ tsp salt 1…
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Baby Plaid Digital Paper – Free Pastel Printable for Scrapbooking
Looking for a sweet and simple way to add softness to your next creative project? This baby plaid digital paper download is just the thing. With a gentle pastel pattern that’s perfect for spring, baby showers, memory keeping, or layering behind your favorite photos, it’s a lovely little staple for your digital stash. You’ll get a zipped file with eight full-resolution 12″ x 12″ JPEGs of the baby plaid digital papers. I love using them with kraft cardstock for contrast, or trimming them into journal cards and planner boxes when I’m feeling fancy. These designs pair beautifully with soft pinks, pale blues, or even something a little unexpected – like…
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Project 365 – Baby Elements (Free Download)
Here’s a sweet little throwback from my early design days: a set of soft and playful baby scrapbook elements that you can print, layer and love. Originally created for my Project 365 memory keeping adventure, these elements are perfect for baby albums, milestone trackers, greeting cards, and even hybrid scrapbooking. Whether you’re crafting a layout for a brand new arrival or just want to sprinkle in a little cuteness, this set has your back. Inside the zip file, you’ll find pastel-toned embellishments that work beautifully with coordinating papers like Baby Plaid Digital Paper. I still love how timeless and gentle these graphics feel – even all these years later. What’s…
