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Spice and Happiness With Demitri’s

by makemendgrow // May 11, 2018 // Comments off
Happiness is friends, food, and a few cocktails on a sunny day. Read on for how to make a little treat for yourself, with Make, Mend, Grow and Demitiri's! Continue reading →

Lemon Blueberry Jam

by makemendgrow // September 11, 2017 // Comments off
I’ll say it now and a million times again, I. Love. Jam. This is the time of year in the Pacific Northwest where berries and stone fruit are ripe and ready to be picked and savored immediately, or prepped to... Continue reading →

As 40 creeps closer…

by makemendgrow // August 20, 2017 // Comments off
It’s been  a year since my 40 by 40 list post was created and I am slowly getting through the list! I still have a lot of work to do, but have ticked off quite a few big items. One... Continue reading →

Spring foraging – Stinging Nettle Pesto

by makemendgrow // May 10, 2017 // Comments off
One of my favorite signs of spring is stinging nettle!  It’s easily foraged and from an herbal remedy standpoint, this super food is full of nutrients and minerals like fiber, calcium and iron. They may also help with allergies (of course, if interested in... Continue reading →

Christmas with Maysara Wines

by makemendgrow // January 7, 2017 // Comments off
Hello dear readers!  I hope the holidays were good for you and that you have all been doing well!  2016 FLEW by, as did our holiday and time off. While I’ll give a recap of all that we did with... Continue reading →

Blue Cheese Butternut Squash Soup with Chicken and Mushrooms

by makemendgrow // October 5, 2016 // Comments off
Fall hit here pretty quickly in Seattle; cool winds replacing the abnormally high summer temperatures. The leaves are changing and starting to fall and this week promises rain. I’ve been scurrying around the gardens, picking  the last of my tomatoes,... Continue reading →

Back to a moment

by makemendgrow // May 3, 2016 // Comments off
It’s funny how a scent can do so much-bring you back to a moment, connect you to someone, remind you of a place. For me, scent is emotive, and I connect so many scents with memory. Tonight, I reached for soap to... Continue reading →

Sew Long

by makemendgrow // November 12, 2015 // Comments off
Hi there! It feels like it has been a long time since I just sat down and was able to sew. I forget that it is really a relaxing activity for me. The feel of my scissors cutting through new... Continue reading →

Making the most of local

by makemendgrow // October 17, 2015 // Comments off
I love making the most of local foods, idea of knowing my farmer, and exactly where and how my food is raised, and the idea of using all parts of an animal any time I can makes me happy. I feel... Continue reading →

Dryer Balls!

by makemendgrow // October 14, 2015 // Comments off
Guys, I am on a mission to have less junk in my house and that includes less chemicals. If you’ve been following this blog, you know that I get bored; and that I love crafts, saving money, and trying to live... Continue reading →

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