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Apr 17 2014

Mrs. Beeton’s Household Management

I was generously gifted a copy of Mrs. Beeton’s Household Management from a dear family friend. I was immediately drawn to the character of the tattered cloth cover, crayon marked title page and embossed spine. This book got a lot of use and as I flipped through each page, I knew I would treasure it …

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Apr 15 2014

Broiled Grapefruit w/Honey and Bananas

Carolyn’s neighbor gave her two giant bags of yellow grapefruits from her tree and I jumped at the chance to take some home with me when she offered. Did you know that the grapefruit got its name from the way it grows in clusters (like grapes) on the tree? There is no mistaking a grapefruit …

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Apr 07 2014

Vintage Trailer Show & Antique Flea Market

I attended Red Door Antique’s Vintage Trailer Show and Antique Flea Market in Old Town Elk Grove Plaza back on March 22. Things have been a little crazy, so I delayed blogging about it until now. General admission was $5 and a portion of the proceeds went to the Elk Grove Historical Society. The Red …

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