Q and A: measurements for herbs and spices, and tarragon vinegar

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Measurements for herbs and spices First off, I want to tell you how much my wife and I enjoy your column, articles, and your books. We've used many of your ideas with great success. My question...

Did you see the total lunar eclipse Wednesday?

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  Okay, so my photo leaves something to be desired.  I was excited and obviously I wasn't too steady for the long exposure.  But WOW!  There was a bell-clear sky and a huge, nearly full...

Q and A: blueberry syrup recipe and Jalapeño jelly

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Blueberry syrup recipe Please share a blueberry syrup recipe. I don't have a lot of blueberries this year because the Mockingbird enjoyed them before I got there but would like to make some syrup with...

The truck and Old Yeller are back together!

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We had quite a day. David has been working hard on his truck, which needed a $900 transmission rebuild, rather than a "cheap part." Luckily, he and his girlfriend, aided by Will, pulled the...

Quarantining chickens, PVC hoop house, and Building codes

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Quarantining chickens  We're home from our first showing at the county fair. My children brought 6 chickens to show for 4-H. I see you quarantine your chickens for 3 weeks after fair. What do you...