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Sweet Fermented Cucumber Relish | Roots & Boots

Sweet Fermented Cucumber Relish

This Sweet Fermented Cucumber Relish recipe is a great way to use up a bumper crop of cucumbers. 

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How to Roast Frozen Carrots | Roots & Boots

How to Roast Frozen Carrots

If you’ve wondered how to roast frozen carrots, you will LOVE this recipe! 

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How to Freeze Carrots | Roots & Boots

How to Freeze Carrots

Wondering how to freeze carrots?  You’ve come to the right place!

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Sourdough Croutons | Roots & Boots

Turn Stale Sourdough into Savory Sourdough Croutons

Got stale sourdough?  Turn it into savory sourdough croutons!

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Pros and Cons of Galvanized Raised Beds | Roots & Boots

Pros and Cons of Galvanized Raised Beds

Wondering about the pros and cons of galvanized raised beds? Are galvanized raised beds the right option for your garden?  Let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of gardening in galvanized raised beds.

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In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan (book)

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Brined and Smoked Ham | Roots & Boots

Brined and Smoked Ham

Wondering how to make a brined and smoked ham?  You’ll love this recipe!

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How to Grow Shelling Beans | Roots & Boots

How to Grow Shelling Beans

Wondering how to grow shelling beans?  Shelling beans, or dried beans, are one of the easiest foods to grow. 

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Holiday Stovetop Simmer Blend | Roots & Boots

Holiday Stovetop Simmer Blend

This holiday stovetop simmer blend will fill your home with delicious holiday aromas.  It also makes a great gift!

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Healthy Candy Ideas for Christmas Stockings

Could you use a few healthy candy ideas for Christmas stockings?   Personally, I’ve gotten away from including much candy in my boys’ stockings, but I do still like to slip in a few healthy-ish treats.  These also work well for Easter baskets or any other time you want to indulge more healthfully. And by “healthfully”…

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