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Preserve Your Lemon Harvest- Dehydrated Lemon Peel Powder
Between our backyard lemon tree, my mom's lemon tree, and neighbors with lemon trees we have A LOT of lemons. While there are so many amazing uses for lemons, I'm going to share a helpful way to quickly process a large harvest to save for later. Important NOTE: make...
How to Dry Basil In A Dehydrator
There are so many great ways to use basil ---in pesto, julienned over a finished dish, and layered into fresh spring rolls---but one thing I have to do EVERY summer is stock up on dried basil. Today I'm sharing how to dry basil to preserve the most freshness and...
Dried & Pressed Hydrangea Flower Wall Frames
Bring Nature Indoors Here at Freckled Californian, it's all about a lifestyle inspired by the garden. I'm so excited to share my very first craft project for your home! From garden to home, these frames are a fun way to preserve and cherish those blooms that grace the...
The Ultimate Creamy Cherry Tomato Pasta Dish
Oh gosh, I hope I'm not building this recipe up too much with a title like that, but I just love this recipe. It is extremely important to use the absolute best, sweetest, in-season, summer cherry tomatoes for this dish. Enjoy!IngredientsMakes enough to cover 1/2 lb....
Garden Fresh Tzatziki Dip
Welcome to one of THE BEST ways to use a garden fresh cucumber. This dip is perfect for summer. Serve it as a side to grilled meat, as a dip for crunchy garden vegetables + pita, or spread it on a summer sandwich. It's very versatile and refreshing.Ingredients: Makes...
How to Grow Sunflowers From Seed
I don't think you can look at a sunflower and not smile. If you aren't sure, I challenge you to grow some and see! Sunflowers are one of the best flowers to grow at home, as they are simple to grow from seed and wonderful flowers for attracting beneficial...
How to Grow Garlic ~ A Guide to Planting, Harvesting, Curing, & Storage
You can grow your own garlic, and it's totally worth it. We just completed our third season growing garlic, and I'm obsessed. So much so, that I wanted to learn more about it this summer and took a trip to the local library. The book I found was all about...
Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
The simplest of ice creams for a hot summer day. There is nothing like having homemade, delicious ice cream waiting for you in the freezer. This recipe does not use eggs (although I have other recipes for those days I've got the time to make a custard type ice cream)...
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