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One More Julia -Samon Fillet

5:29 AM
Where have I been you ask, well I have been busy doing the " SPA" thing (I'll explain later). As promised I will give you one more of my favorite recipes from Julia Child's book. Actually only part of the recipe is from "The Book" and that's the sauce. You know the French, masters of sauces. So the recipe I am giving you...

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grandkids in the garden!

11:35 PM
Picking Vegetables! what are grandchildren for if you can't put them to work. Notice the mud. They had a ball getting really dirty. Thanks Max and Mimi for your help! love Grandma Peggy Picking Vegetables! what are grandchildren for if you can't put them to work. Notice the mud. They had a ball getting really dirty. Thanks Max and Mimi for your help!...

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Julia and me

10:26 PM
" This is a book for the servantless American cook who can be unconcerned on occasion with budgets, waistlines, time schedules, children's meals, etc..."  This  is the first sentence in the forward of "Mastering the Art of French Cooking"Me, I'm not a movie critic, but I have to give the new Movie "Julia and Julie" 2 big thumbs up.  Mind you I might...

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JULIA !

10:23 PM

Cherry recipes

7:13 AM
IT'S summer time, and a plethora of fruits and veggies are emerging. I always love when cherries come on. Then I know summer is n full swing. Last night I taught a class on Lavender. Growing it, and cooking with it too. If you have never had a dish with a hint of lavender in it. Your missing a great flavor sensation. Here...

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GARDEN FRESH HERB RECIPES

10:16 PM
OK, now that you have gone out and bought a basil plant. To prolong the life of your plant, keep snipping off the flower that will form on top. This next recipe also requires some fresh herbs. It's a crowd pleaser for sure. How could it not be, It's made with butter and cream. YUMCREAMY PASTA SAUCE WITH FRESH HERBS1 1/4 C. heavy...

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THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

8:01 AM
When written in Chinese the word CRISIS is composed of two characters. One represents DANGER and the other OPPORTUNITY.FEAR NOT, BE OF GOOD CHEER. THE FUTURE IS A BRIGHT AS OUR FAITH!! -Pres. Thomas S. Monson ...

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Peggy's Pesto and more recipes...

9:19 AM
RUN don't walk and go buy yourself a basil plant. You say you don't have a garden! Do you have a sunny spot and water? Then you have the beginnings of a garden. To start your garden plant a basil plant in a good size pot. As it grows keep plucking off the leaves and make yourself or family some of the many...

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RECIPES, you'll love

5:02 PM
Notice, each wednesday will be recipe day.  look for some recipes this wednesday...YUM! Notice, each wednesday will be recipe day.  look for some recipes this wednesday...YUM! ...

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My Kids

11:27 AM
This is our Cat Esme.  For you "Twilight" fans you'll recognize the name.  She loves to sit and sleep on the chase lounge on my deck. Unfortunately Esme can't come in the house due to some people with allergies. never the less she is a good outside cat that is starting to bring me little treats each day( mice).  The great thing is she loves the...

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9:32 AM
GIRL-FRIENDSEvery girl needs a girlfriend!  I am very fortunate to have girlfriends all over the country and world.  Here is a picture of my Park City girl-friends.  They are right to left...Sue,  Gwen, Sheree, Sandy, Sandy, me, Cindy and Liz.  I met them all in Park City years ago, with the exception of Sheree.  Sheree and I go way back to the "Alpha...

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Spring planting

8:57 PM
Greetings, it's been a long time since I last wrote. Well it's spring time on the farm. Why didn't someone tell me what hard work being a farmer is! After doing much research , and peeling over seed catalogues (yes life has changed a bit, who would have thought i would love reading seed catalogues) the seeds have arrived, that mean it's time...

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7:02 PM
We grow a variety of lavender, one of which is Grosso (pictured above).  The Grosso lavender is excellent for decorations such as wreaths, topiaries and center pieces.  Their rich lavender color, and long deep green stems maintain their beauty and fragrance.  ...

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