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Parkinson’s Law of Stuff
Downsizing

Parkinson’s Law of Stuff

shinytinymansionMay 11, 2023May 11, 2023

Ron and I have been working hard to get our house ready for renters while we are in Maine. It…

VEGAN MUSHROOM PHYllO POCKETS WITH ROASTED LEEK BÉCHAMEL
Spring Recipe

VEGAN MUSHROOM PHYllO POCKETS WITH ROASTED LEEK BÉCHAMEL

shinytinymansionApril 20, 2023April 21, 2023

This is the original recipe I did not do the béchamel. Maybe next time I’ll try it. We had some…

Support Your Local Farmers and Makers
COOPs and Farmers' Markets

Support Your Local Farmers and Makers

shinytinymansionApril 20, 2023April 20, 2023

Our local COOP, Local Roots, is open year ’round, but I often forget about it in the winter. When the…

Happy Herbivore Light and Lean

Happy Herbivore Light and Lean

shinytinymansionApril 17, 2023April 17, 2023

This is one of the books I will be using throughout our residency in Maine.

Laura’s Hearty Vegan Meatloaf
Winter Recipe

Laura’s Hearty Vegan Meatloaf

shinytinymansionApril 3, 2023April 3, 2023

This recipe was taken from The Jazzy Vegetarian. I have tried many different vegetarian and vegan “meatloaves” over the years,…

The Encyclopedia of Country Living

The Encyclopedia of Country Living

shinytinymansionMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2023

This is an excellent book for all things County Living. It’s a great reference for anyone considering living in the…

Shrimp with White Beans
Winter Recipe

Shrimp with White Beans

shinytinymansionMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2023

I really liked this dish. Ron said he liked it, but he didn’t react really positively. I will definitely make…

Holistic Homesteading: A Guide to a Sustainable and Regenerative Lifestyle

Holistic Homesteading: A Guide to a Sustainable and Regenerative Lifestyle

shinytinymansionMarch 30, 2023March 31, 2023

Introduction Chapter 1—Planning a Regenerative Future Ideas for Generating Income on a Homestead or Farm Planning a Business Chapter 2—Choosing…

A Homesteader’s Portfolio

A Homesteader’s Portfolio

shinytinymansionMarch 29, 2023March 31, 2023

The Adventure The Round Up Business is Business The New Land in Autumn The New Land in Spring Incubation The…

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