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We are so inspired by those who are so devoted to our ecosystem and love exploring new ways to reduce our carbon footprint. Do you have a photograph or tip of your green lifestyle you’d like to share? We’d love to see it and…
Updated! Bloody Mary w/ Hot Pepper Infusion
A unique take on a classic drink. You won't be sorry, but make sure your calendar is clear for the rest of the day. The Bloody Mary is my favourite drink, I have dinner parties where all the guests bring ingredients and we…
Learn MoreOctober 31, Samhain, Grief, and Photographs
I was on Root Simple (one of our oldest blog friends here at BE) to find a link for a commenter, and I noticed the most recent post Sorting Family Photos. I was already thinking about a companion post for Halloween/Samhain to match my…
Learn MoreThe Bloody Mariah
A spicy southwestern take on the traditional Bloody Mary or Maria. What could be better than a Bloody Mary made with amazing hot pepper infused vodka? Hot pepper infused Tequila used… wait for it… I see you shiver with antici… pation!*…
Learn MoreDon’t panic! Too Late Right?
Yes, that was a blatant Douglas Adams reference and an Amazon Affiliate link to the no longer quite so new Neil Gaiman book. We’re also going to work in an Amanda Palmer video or song here because we love her so much that we…
Learn MoreSlow-Carb Pasta Substitute Recipe
For those on low-carb or slow-carb diets, and when have lots of nice summer squash fresh from the garden here is our recipe for using any kind of summer squash as a pasta substitute. You can use this the way you would use any short…
Learn MoreWhat camera do you use? Our Recommendations Part V
Probably the most frequent question we receive. In this new series, we will brave the digital frontier. After all, We suffer so you don’t have to™ is our motto and our mantra. This is Part V of the series. The Nikon D750 is a DLSR camera…
Learn MoreWhat camera do you use? Our Recommendations Part IV
Probably the most frequent question we receive. In this new series, we will brave the digital frontier. After all, We suffer so you don’t have to™ is our motto and our mantra. This is Part IV of the series. The Nikon D7500 is a DLSR camera that…
Learn MoreWhat camera do you use? Our Recommendations Part III
Probably the most frequent question we receive. In this new series, we will brave the digital frontier. After all, We suffer so you don’t have to™ is our motto and our mantra. This is Part III of the series. The Nikon D5600 is a DLSR camera that…
Learn MoreWhat camera do you use? Our Recommendations Part II
Probably the most frequent question we receive. In this new series, we will brave the digital frontier. After all, We suffer so you don’t have to™ is our motto and our mantra. This is Part II of the series. The Nikon D3400 is a DLSR camera that…
Learn MoreCompost 911! One Weed at a Time Edition
One weed at a time is how you change the world. You know you need to. Some days you feel like you grow more weeds than vegetables. You are ashamed to go out into the backyard. You are not ever going to let your…
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