(Edible) Butterflies: A Sure Sign of Spring

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Well, the calendar says the end of March, but the temperature outside says January! Everyone on the Northern Plains has had quite enough of winter, so rather than stare at the outrageous snow piles outside, I have focused my attention inside-on butterflies. Perhaps somewhere in the world people eat real, wild butterflies, but here on [...]

The Baby Love Project

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Well Lent is officially upon us and it’s my second day giving up sweets. I hadn’t realized how much I snacked on sweets without really even giving it a thought. Oh, how I love cookies! I miss them already. But, seriously, there seems to be more one can do during Lent that has more meaning, [...]

Best of 2012

The photos in the slideshow are some of my favorites photos from 2012! (Copyright NorthernPlainLiving.com) There are garden shots, pictures of some of my favorite meals and desserts, our furry friends, the kids and our gorgeous landscape of the Northern Plains. Enjoy!

Granary Part Two: The Red Roof Inn

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Well, life has been pretty hectic but with pretty good results. Last week our roofing material came into the lumber yard and my dad came out and starting wiring my garage and the new granary. I can’t tell you how happy both of those things made me. Then, my cousin (CS) came back out and [...]