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Manestra – Greek Ground Beef & Orzo
30 Days of Greek Cooking: Day 10 of 30 My manestra recipe is made with lean ground beef & orzo and is garnished with fresh parsley & shredded romano cheese. Sometimes these dishes are made more soupy, but I like it to be a bit thicker so I can serve…
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How to Grow Zinnias
Plant Profile Zinnias are annual flowers, meaning the flowers will bloom and then go to seed. They’re native to the Southwestern United States, Mexico, and South America. The plants can adapt to other soil types, but they prefer soils that are well-draining and rich in organic matter/compost. Flowers will actually…
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Growing Dill
Plant Profile Dill is a self-seeding annual plant from the Apiaceae family (parsley is also a part of this family). It’s native to the Mediterranean region and Russia. This herb is fairly cold-hardy (hardy to 25°F), easy to grow, and readily self-seeds. Plant dill in well-draining soil with full sun.…
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Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
My fiancé has been practically begging to see me whip up some homemade chicken pot pie, so why not tonight? In true fashion, I decided to do it all from scratch. I will say that it was a decent amount of work, so be prepared if you’re planning on cooking…
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9 May Monthly Spread Ideas for Your Bullet Journal
It’s time to start thinking about what our bujo spreads will look like for the coming month! I’ve already started plotting out my month and how many pages I’d like to use since I’m trying to make my current journal last until September. With my wedding coming up in five…
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6 Bougie Rosés for Spring Gatherings That Won’t Break the Bank
I’m sure we’re all excited for warm weather to come our way! Here, you’ll find six mouthwatering rosés to enjoy with friends (or by yourself… because why not?!) all season long. The obvious choice is the classic Veuve Clicquot Sparkling Rosé, but that one is a little higher-priced than anything…
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Quarantine-Inspired Bullet Journal Doodles
Boredom can sometimes derail creativity, but the bullet journal community has taken to their notebooks during this quarantine to create mindful spreads and collections. Here is a list containing tons of doodles, drawings, and quotes inspired by the coronavirus pandemic to help untangle your imagination. Hopefully, you’ll get a few…
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List of Important Nectar Plants to Attract Pollinators and Feed Butterflies
Most of the fruits, vegetables, and herbs we grow and eat need pollinators to visit them in order to produce a crop. You can help these beneficial insects by providing food for them right in your own backyard. They will thank you by visiting other plants you have in your…