Turkey Stew (AKA Leftover Heaven)

Turkey Stew (AKA Leftover Heaven)

If you celebrated Thanksgiving two days ago and are anything like me, you're probably tired of all the leftover potatoes and turkey and such!  We even tried to plan better this year and cook less than last year...but alas...we still have leftovers!   It's OK, though, because one of my favorite stews ever is best made using leftover turkey and…
November 24, 2012
Link Tag – Small Business Saturday

Link Tag – Small Business Saturday

Since opening my little EverGrowing shop, I have a new and profound appreciation for anyone who tries to make a living operation a small business.  So, in honor of all the small businesses out there trying every single day to make their passion pay for the roofs over their heads, here's a few links to some small businesses I think…
November 24, 2012
Coupon Codes and Such

Coupon Codes and Such

Welp, with Thanksgiving behind us, it's time to dive head on into prepping for the holidays!  I know I'm a little concerned about the lack of time between now and the official gift giving...How are you feeling?While we are doing our best to DIY as many gifts as possible, there are only so many hours in each day and, really,…
November 23, 2012
Preparations

Preparations

With the big meal less than 24 hours away, there's a whole lot of prepping (and a whole lot of reflecting) going on around here!  We are incredibly blessed and have much to be thankful for this year!Each year for dinner (which is usually eaten right around 3:00 pm) I stick mostly to the old favorites (here and here) while trying to…
November 22, 2012
A Half of a Cow

A Half of a Cow

Well, we've gone and done it.  We've invested in a half of a cow. Holy moly. After last January's purchase of a quarter of a cow, we decided to move forward and move up in the ordering department.  So, about 2 months ago, we placed our order with D&R Ranch again and waited patiently to be called to set our cut…
November 20, 2012
Harvest Monday

Harvest Monday

Happy Monday, everyone!This week brought us a few more potatoes and the surprise of a pie pumpkin and a Roma tomato that were hiding beneath the potato leaves!  Amazingly, both the pumpkin and the tomato are completely fine, despite the multiple freezes we've had over the past couple of weeks!  I guess they were "mulched" perfectly by the leaves :-)I…
November 19, 2012