Posts tagged: seasonal
Let the Holiday Posts Begin!
By ChrisjobFriends, it is November 2nd, Halloween is over, and it's time to begin the wintertide holiday festivities.
Half of you reading this will say, "Duh, Chris, my tree's/menorah's been up for weeks, and my shopping was done months ago, and Bing's on the old hi-fi right now!" And the other half will say, "Are you kidding me?! Just because the corporations say its time to start selling doesn't mean it's December already...Quit being a slave to commerci » READ MORE
How To: Pie Pops.
By ChrisjobMy recent visit to the State Fair has taught me two very important new concepts: first, everything is better in mini (mini rabbits, mini cheesecake); and second, all foods are better on a stick.
And, oh buddy, do these Pie Pops capitalize on both. "Scoochmaroo says 'These little beauties can be assembled with pre-made ingredients or from scratch. I used this pie crust recipe and the following filling to utilize fruit in season at the time:
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DIY Orange Rind Votives
By DIY Maven
Josh & Brent made these orange rind votives for New Years Eve, but how pretty would they be dressing up your outdoor living space for your next evening get-together? To make them, you'll need....
What To Plant Now: Seeding for Late Season Success.
By Chrisjob
Hmmm...Who knew? It's not too late to plant new vegetables to enjoy this season, even from seeds! Beans, carrots, summer squash, cucumbers, herbs like parsley, basil, and cilantro are still fine for summer, and its actually time to start planting cold weather crops broccoli, kale, kohlrabi, and turnips. And you can wait until mid-August for greens such as lettuce, spinach, and argula. "Starting seeds in July can be tricky, though, because it’s so » READ MORE
A check list for getting your house ready for Fall!
By Ken Hoyt 
I recently visited Helen Raptis and Dave Anderson on AMNW on KATU to talk about getting some fall chores completed. Follow this link to see the video. Below you'll find the list we talked about with links to recipes.
Start Outside
* Wash down the windows from the outside
* Wash down or sweep the outside walls and decks as needed.
* Finish any maintenance that’s weather related (like painting raw wood)
* Check the gutters » READ MORE
