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It’s Pumpkin Time!

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Uzzi and I love this time of year because soon we’ll be eating yummy pumpkins. Pumpkins are loaded with vitamin A and beta-carotene, the USDA says, and we think they just taste good!

4 Ways to Prevent Frozen Pipes

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As the mercury drops, prevent a disaster by keeping your pipes warm and water flowing.

What to Expect in a Chimney Inspection

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Protect your family and your household by having a licensed professional perform a yearly chimney inspection.

Souvenir Recipes: Share Your Travels Through Food

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After our recent trip to Hawaii, we brought home a different kind of souvenir to share with our friends and family: local recipes.

Localizing Hawaii’s Food System

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Our son won a National Geographic Explore Oahu essay and artwork contest, which instigated our rather unusual summer trip to the island, so we harvested our Inn Serendipity growing fields, dusted off our snorkel gear and prepared to savor papaya, mango and star fruit while staying in the cozy and spacious Pipeline Lodge at Waihuena Farm.

Election Time!

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Vote for my mom in Casey's Famous People Contest, running Sept. 11 to 25, 2012.

Preserve Family Recipes with an Heirloom Cookbook

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Making a family cookbook full of your family's favorite meals and food stories is a great gift and the perfect way to pass down your heritage.

5 Steps to Proper Chimney Care

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Prevent a chimney fire or carbon-monoxide intrusion in your farmhouse by following these guidelines from the Chimney Safety Institute of America.

Quick Craft: Tiered Serving Tray

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Do you have mismatched dishes you’re ready to toss? Upcycle them into a unique and funky serving tray.

Quick Craft: Teacup Bird Feeder

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Add quaintness to your garden and keep your feathered friends well-fed with this craft that can be made in a matter of minutes.

Quick Craft: Patchwork Placemats

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Use leftover fabric scraps to make quilt-inspired placemats.

Quick Craft: Wine-barrel Planter

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Repurpose unusable barrels into garden containers to accent your farm landscape.

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