Kitchen Energy Usage For those of us with big gardens, August and September are the heart of canning and preserving season. My wife puts up dozens and dozens of jars of raspberry jam, pickles, pickled beets, and other assorted vegetables. We also freeze lots of veggies to enjoy the bounty of our garden during the […]
Shop Local During National Farmers’ Market Week
Enjoy fresh Colorado farmers’ market products Did you know that nearly half of the land in Colorado is farmland or ranches? This week (August 6-12, 2017) take the opportunity to purchase delicious Colorado fruits, vegetables, and other local products at a farmers’ market. Over 100 Colorado farmers’ markets now exist, and sales go beyond just produce. Many […]
Buying School Supplies
Summer has just begun, but school supplies are beginning to show up on store shelves. You may also start seeing ‘door buster’ sales in the Sunday ads for office supply stores & discount stores. I’ve also begun seeing coupons in the weekly inserts for some supplies. What to Buy? You may not even know what […]
