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These are the legendary Bill Granger Corn Fritters with Avocado Salsa. The extra step that makes these corn fritters really special is blending some of the corn and cilantro (coriander) into the batter - it makes the whole fritter truly taste of corn, rather than just bursts of it when you bite into kernels. This recipe makes 12 fritters and serves 4.

Fusing charming portraits of wildlife with the severe trappings of historical costume, Bill Mayer (previously) creates darkly fantastical worlds in his detailed gouache paintings. A frog poses in royal dress, a pearl-draped mouse looks ready for a ball amongst massive wedges of cheese, and a rhinoceros stands ready to defend his territory in a suit of armor. The accomplished illustrator lives in Decatur, Georgia and has had a long career as a commercial artist. More

Now, I have told you about the magical wonder of Granger & Co. many a time. Their dreamy crisp white interiors, charming staff, lip smacking lattes and stacks of ricotta pancakes have people queuing through Notting Hill every. single. Sunday. The pancakes are thick, puffy, cloud like things. Topped with honeycomb butter, flanked by sliced […]

I remember when I was scheduled to have my First Communion – a few weeks before we had to prepare by going to our first confession. For those who don’t know what this means, basically,…

This is a fragrant – but not hot – curry. It’s easy to double up, and if you prefer a very mild curry, simply top it with a Greek yogurt

Ever notice how Abraham Lincoln looks exactly like Bill Murray? You may have never thought about it, but once you see it, the resemblance is uncanny. Some savvy individual had the idea of drawing the small distinguished features of Bill Murray…

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Grainy audition tapes from 1986, which have never been seen before by the public, show Keanu Reeves joking and roughhousing with co-star Alex Winter.

BLACKADDER and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air are the latest BBC shows to carry a “woke” ­disclaimer warning of discriminatory jokes. Rowan Atkinson’s Blackadder — first aired in 1983 — uses one derog…

I've been thinking a lot about more ways to save since starting the "31 Days of Nothing" Challenge. One that I thought I'd already conquered was the Electric Bill. Credit Last December & January, our bill was over $500/month (eek! $1,000 out the window). After that happened, we started taking the normal measures to cut back on our usage. We turned down the thermostat to 65 degrees during the day and 67 degrees at night. We were more careful about turning off lights that we didn't need to have on. We burned more firewood to supplement the furnace. We decreased our electrical usage from 3438 Kilowatt Hours to 1672 Kilowatt Hours, translating into a $300/month savings. During the summer, I kept the thermostat at 80 during the day and 74 at night. On days that weren't so humid, and especially in the spring and fall, I simply turned off the thermostat altogether and opened the windows! Before it began to cool down outside, I shut the windows and trapped in the heat for the night. For instance, the month of May was so nice last year that we only used 860 Kilowatt Hours. Credit The other day, I pulled out my electric bill and I took a good look at it. Did you know that there are three different rates you pay for the same exact electricity? They are categorized as Peak, Intermediate-Peak, and Off-Peak hours of use. Curious, I called my electric company and they were kind enough to give me the different hours/rates for my area*: Peak Usage (0.086/kwh) - Monday-Friday, 12:00 Noon - 8:00PM Intermediate Peak Usage (0.083/kwh) - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon, 8:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight Off-Peak Usage (0.079/kwh) - Monday-Friday, 12:00 Midnight - 8:00 AM, Weekends & Holidays *Peak hours/rates may be different in your area, so give your provider a call to verify. Credit This got me to thinking - could I save even more on my loads of laundry/dishes/hot water/baking simply by changing the time of day I do them? Only one way to find out - try it! Here's my 10 Point Plan to Save on Electricity: 1. Take all showers before 8:00 AM 2. Do the laundry before 8:00 AM or on the Weekend 3. Run the dishwasher when I wake up at 6:30 AM instead of after dinner at 6:00 PM 4. Do any baking/freezer cooking on the Weekends 5. Keep all upstairs doors shut - the heat just flies out of those rooms. 6. Turn off any lights/appliances when not in use, especially the TV! 7. After 4:00 PM, use the fireplace to supplement the furnace. Turn on the air circulator/fans to spread the warm air through the house. 8. Turn the thermostat to 65 between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, wear extra sweater/slippers inside. 9. Turn the thermostat to 67 between 5:00 PM and 7:00 AM, put flannel sheets & extra blankets on beds. 10. Open the drapes at first light and shut them at sundown. **I'll follow up this post in a month to see if there was any savings!** Meantime, please share some of YOUR ideas, no matter how stingy they seem, to save money on electricity. The more comments, the better! Linking Up at Tip Junkie, Today's Creative Blog, The Frugal Girls, Funky Junk Interiors and these other Great Parties!

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To bookworms out there, it's time to monetize your love for reading books. I've written 10 ways on how you can get paid to read books!

Looking ideas on how to reduce your electric bill? I've got 27 of them for you! Even if you use just a few, you'll see some instant savings!

Fragrant mushrooms and tender meat are combine with fresh herbs to give this classic beef stew a gourmet twist.

Whatever their favorite menu item was, a "made-from-scratch" meal at a Bill Knapp's restaurant brought people through the doors in droves.

The trend of engaging in side hustles from home is on the rise among young Americans, and a survey done by BankRate.com suggests that 53% of Generation Z (ages 18-26) and 50% of millennials (ages

No matter where you live, you are probably looking for ways to save on your electricity bill. Here are 10 ways to cut your electric bill in half.

Looking for easy ways to reduce your utility bills? These are the 10 easy steps I took that allowed me to slash my electric bill in half!

No potatoes, no problem for these creamy whipped parsnips.

Aconitum carmichaelii Arendsii is een vaste plant met een rechtopstaande groei en diep ingesneden, geribbelde donkergroene bladeren.De bloei vindt later in het jaar plaats, van september tot oktober en is zeer rijkbloeiend.Op de rechtopstaande en stijve stengels bloeien grote trossen (20cm) van fluweelachtige paarsblauwe bloemen in de vorm van een antieke helm.Alle delen zijn giftig!Gedijt in lichte schaduw op koele humusrijke, doorlaatbare grond. Vermijd droge of te natte grond.Als je hem in de zon wilt laten groeien, moet de grond vochtig zijn, anders bloeien de bloemen niet.Verdraag slecht natte grond in de winter.

We all love to get tips on how to be better, more effective, efficient, etc. This is sure true for me when I am doing my genealogy and family history work. Unfortunately, I have found that often times the 'tips' are so involved, complex, and time consuming that if I followed them I would never have time to do any real work tracing my family, which is what I love the most!

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Revisiting Traditional Food Preservation In 2024, living without a refrigerator might seem like a step back in time, but it’s increasingly becoming a choice for those seeking a simpler, more sustainable lifestyle. This article explores how modern households are adapting to life without refrigeration, embracing traditional methods of food preservation, and reducing their environmental impact. […]

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How to homestead when broke- Creating a homestead on a shoestring budget when struggling to just pay the bills. How to plan frugally according to your needs

Looking for ideas for teaching the Pythagorean Theorem? I’m so excited to share with you some of my favorite activities for this topic. This is one of my favorite things to teach all year, and

Try these tips for dealing with discouragement and coping when life's struggles have you down, whether you're struggling financially or in other ways.

“The most damning revelation you can make about yourself is that you do not know what is interesting and what is not.”