Homemade Bread

There is no better bread than homemade bread. From start to finish it takes around 4 hours and it is so worth it. The majority of the time you are not doing anything. Just waiting for the dough to rise. And you can get a lot done between rising times.
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Birding: Common Grackle

This afternoon I had a huge flock of Common Grackles flying around the property. The trees looked alive with all the black birds flying threw them. The sun hit this Common Grackle just right to really show off his blue hood and purple sheen.
The Common Grackle is found in Eastern North America and travel in flocks. Easy to spot.

Traditional Rosettes

Traditional Rosettes are fun to make and taste like a funnel cake but lighter. Making Rosettes takes a little practice. I recommend having an assistant until you master the technique. I was half way through the batter before I felt like I could handle the process on my own. Don't let that scare you off. A little practice and you will be a pro.
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Birding: Great Blue Heron

I went to North Beach, MD hoping to spot some migratory shore birds. I saw three species of Gulls and they are mostly in their winter plumage. None where willing to have their photo taken. Overall it wasn't a great birding trip. I did  however spot this beautiful Great Blue Heron. The Great Blue Heron is a year-round resident of Maryland.

Jalapeno Hummus

This was my first time growing jalapenos in Maryland. I was able to harvest about 15 jalapenos. It just didn't get hot enough this summer for a plentiful harvest. Believe me, I am not complaining. Southern Maryland summers are amazing. I think we only got over 90 degrees 8 times this summer. In Georgia, every year I had more jalapenos than I knew what to do with. Today I am sharing with you my Jalapeno Hummus.
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Coconut Banana Smoothie

Smoothies for weight loss taste great and work. It is time to fire up the blender and drop a few pounds. I am doing 14 days of protein smoothies for breakfast and lunch. That is 28 smoothies and this Coconut Banana Smoothie is one of my favorites.
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How to get your Preschooler to go to School without a Meltdown!

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6 Insanely Awesome Birdhouses

Some birds have it good. Check out these awesome birdhouses from around the web.

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