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A Maine annual event A few weekends ago we went with some friends to the Common Ground Fair in Unity, Maine. This is a Maine institution, produced annually by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA). It is a…
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Shining a light on girls. Women leaders continue to be underrepresented almost everywhere in the world. The reasons vary from country to country but unequal access to the resources critical to becoming effective leaders is a universal issue. Strengthening and…
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I use trays more in nice weather than I do any other time of year. I’m always carrying food or drinks from inside to out and back again. I have a variety of sizes and shapes. Here are some snappy…
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Nukege Hats: Hats for Cats, Fashioned Out of Their Own Shed
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There are some new kids on the block. As you know, tomatoes are a popular vegetable that turns out to be a fruit. They grow on a vine and are at their peak during summer months and into fall. They…
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Where and how your coffee beans were grown affects bird habitats. Wood Thrush-an endangered bird Do you drink bird-friendly coffee? For over 100 years the traditional method of farming coffee was in full and partial shade. The Dutch brought coffee…
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“Barista quality coffee in two minutes”. My mother takes packets of instant coffee when she travels to add to what she considers abysmally weak hotel coffee. My sister-in-law asked me years ago if ASE had written about coffee pots to…
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Next time you roast or grill, just go outside and grab some leaves! I love all types of grilling during the warmer months. One type I haven’t tried is using leaf wraps around what I’m grilling. Leaves are very useful…
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Ridiculous apps we didn’t know we needed. I love apps. They are one of the best things about having smart phones. They can be fun, and many make life easier. As of 2017 there were over five million apps available…
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