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Cranberry Pork Loin. It’s A Winner!

Val — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:57:38 +0000

I love cranberries yet I (and most Americans) only seem to eat them during the holiday season. Why is that? Perhaps it’s that the cranberry is undervalued in terms of its versatility. Perhaps it’s that most folks have only had it in the jellied form – or as a juice. We were having a discussion [...]

Handmade Flour Tortillas Recipe

Val — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:28:34 +0000

This recipe is courtesy of Greenfeet Marketing Assistant Tia Newby. Now, this apparently comes from her sister but either way, they are easy to make and tasty. If you have any additions or a recipe of your own to share, please add them in the comment section. Handmade flour tortillas 3 cups flour (we recommend Organic. Bob’s [...]

Handmade Tortillas – Fast, Cheap and Easier Than You Think

Val — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:59:47 +0000

I love tortillas. They’re a staple in my family’s pantry because they’re inexpensive, portable and a great way to use up leftovers. I mean have you ever had a warm tortilla filled with leftover heated mashed potatoes, sautéed mushrooms and a sprinkling of blue cheese? Its heaven deliciously wrapped up. A few months back [...]

Community Gardens. A Rogue Gardener’s Story.

Val — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:51:07 +0000

I recently read in our local weekly that a new Community Garden has started here in Chico. I mentioned it to a friend of mine who I figured would be excited about such a development. Instead, she looked at me quizzically and asked “what’s a community garden?” Apparently, I had some explaining to do. A community [...]

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Val — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:28:28 +0000

I’m in the middle of reading Animal Vegetable Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. I’ve enjoyed many of Barbara’s books over the years and find myself engrossed in this one. If you’re a foodie, care where your food comes from and have a hankering to grow your own veggies, this is the book for you. If you don’t, well [...]

Does Your Dryer Have Balls?

Val — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:31:57 +0000

Mine does! I’ve been using the original Nellie’s Dryer Balls for years and adore them. So when they sent me their new PVC free version to try, I couldn’t wait to give them a whirl. Good news! They’re as efficient as the originals – Nellie’s just made these puppies from more environmentally friendly materials. I’ve found by [...]

Staycation Ideas: Geocaching & Letterboxing

Val — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:36:35 +0000

Like a lot of folks, my family is sticking pretty close to home this summer. While we’re not traveling to exotic locales around the globe (does Idaho count???), we still want to have some adventures. We still want to have some FUN! Now, I’m the first one to promote exploring your hometown. There are always things [...]

The Wave. Google Does It Again.

Val — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:03:40 +0000

Wow. Ok, so I don’t consider myself a tech geek (although I’m starting to find myself more excited over software / gadget releases than I probably should be) but this just made me jump up and down while clapping with glee. It’s called Wave by Google and the creators are the same brothers that created Google [...]

Sun, Sun, Summertime Sun. Tips To Work WITH The Sun – Not Against It

Val — Sat, 30 May 2009 00:02:25 +0000

This week on More Hip Than Hippie, Dori and I cover some of the moreunusual ways to get the most of the intense summer sun. Take a listen and let me know what you think. I think my most favorite tip of the show is to learn a new skill like preparing a raw food meal. I [...]

Open Mouth, Insert Foot. The Art of Conversation.

Val — Wed, 27 May 2009 00:09:47 +0000

Last Friday I provided useful tips for starting an engaging conversation with strangers. It seemed appropriate as I had a heap of parties to attend over the weekend and I knew I’d be meeting loads of new people. Indeed, I did and the tips came in handy. One of the best tips when meeting someone new [...]