Like my blog? Here comes my book (hope you’ll help)

  I'm bringing out a book!  Yep, during the last three years of writing this blog, I've also been working on a book about gardening on this island. I've always thought there was TONS of material out there about gardening ... farming ... plant businesses ... history ... and STORIES ... that could become a...

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Blogs 1:30 PM May 23, 2013 Garden On, Vashon, a Community Blog

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Creamy Broccoli Gluten Free Beer Cheese Soup

How does a hot … steamy … creamy … cheesy soup sound right about now? Cool rainy weather, snow or just a festive weekend puts me in the mood for my favorite Creamy Celery Broccoli Gluten Free Beer Cheese Soup!  I would like to give a big shout out to my Gluten Free Foodies in...

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Blogs 7:00 PM May 21, 2013 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Hello Dollies Gluten Free Cookie Bars

Well Hellooooo Dolly!  It’s so nice to see and enjoy you again!  My, you look new and improved -  Hello Dollies Gluten Free Treats I have no idea as to why these are called “Hello Dollies” but growing up in Texas, it was something I just made all the time.  My family strongly requested that...

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Blogs 11:00 PM May 20, 2013 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Ask.com “What Does Gluten Free Mean?”

What Does Gluten Free Mean? Ask.com is the latest company to get into the Gluten Free game by adding a new commercial this Spring.  Two Cowboys in a classic showdown and the big question … What Does Gluten Free Mean? People who have Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance have a reaction to the protein found...

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Blogs 10:00 PM May 19, 2013 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Happy Homesteading

  Easy to say, All's Right in Our World, in the merry month of May. It's a pleasure to be outdoors. The weather's mild and nurturing, nature's green and fulsome, and the biggest blossoms of the season are up, proud, and colorful. Rhodies, azaleas, and tree peonies—oh MY! May Day at Homestead Farm  R.I.S.K  (Rock...

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Blogs 11:09 AM May 19, 2013 Garden On, Vashon, a Community Blog

Gluten Free Baked Potatoes Stuffed with Spicy Chorizo and Peppers

The Spring rain is falling and we want warm and spicy comfort food! This is an easy recipe to make for a family or group of hungry friends any day of the week.  Gluten Free Baked Potatoes Stuffed with Chorizo can be served alone as a hearty meal with a side salad. If you have...

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Blogs 11:00 PM May 18, 2013 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Purple Sunrise Gluten Free Organic Hot Cereal

  Do you miss a warm bowl of oatmeal?  I hear ya’! I am allergic to oats and miss them terribly. No worries my Gluten Free Foodies friends, Purple Sunrise is a healthy and flavorful way to start your day! Camano Island Mills makes the dried cereal that you make at home.  It is fast and...

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Blogs 9:39 AM May 18, 2013 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Secret Spring Farm Field Trip

Today is Food Revolution Day, a day that is committed to learning about where our food is sourced. I thought it was a perfect day to share a recent visit to my new favorite farm on Bainbridge Island, Secret Spring Farm.  It was a great day to get together for a Secret Spring Farm Field Trip...

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Blogs 12:31 PM May 17, 2013 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Honoring the Past with a New Orchard

  This Saturday, a ceremony on Sunrise Ridge gives a bow to the past and a step toward the future. The Fruit club dedicates its new orchard by honoring the people who brought us Sunrise Ridge in the first place. Cherries, apples, and pears were first grown here as part of one of the Harmeling...

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Blogs 8:00 PM May 9, 2013 Garden On, Vashon, a Community Blog

Tomatoes Galore at the Garden Club Sale tomorrow

Whew! I've got nearly 700 tomato plants to sell tomorrow. Won't you come and get some? To help you decide what you'd like, I've compiled the following, listed by categories (bush, vine, cherry) in order of ripening. They come in 4" pots for $2, gallon pots for $4.00. Plus the Garden Club has tons of...

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Blogs 3:55 PM May 3, 2013 Garden On, Vashon, a Community Blog

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