Author: Mary Ellen Stringham
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It’s Rhubarb Time Again
I love the new awakening of spring. The colors, sounds and smells that go along with the change in the season. There is new life every where. In our spring garden it’s Rhubarb time again. It always amazes me how fast and big our one plant grows. But let’s get to the good stuff. This…
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We’re Having a Sale
Spindle Designs is having a sale! Everyone has a clearance sale in January. We like to be a little different. I never know what I want in January. Besides I never have and funds leftover after Christmas. So we’re having a sale in March. The entire month in our Etsy Shop. Here is just a…
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A New Treat, Rhubarb Cake
A few years ago our son-in-law and daughter introduced us to Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp. We fell in love. The start from my mother-in-law’s Rhubarb plant is thriving. Every Spring it comes back larger and larger so a couple of years ago it was transplanted to its own garden bed. Time to find some new ways…
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A Tribute to My Mom
My dear mother passed away in June of 2021. Her legacy was her great generosity. Although she never recognized that fact. She grew up during the depression where she learned to ” Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without” and also that idle hands are the Devil’s playground. So I…
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Rediscover Old Favorite
I find it interesting how we have a tendency to get stuck in a rut. We seam to go through phases in our cooking. Favorite recipes get made over and over for a while then put on the shelf as we discover new ones. Then we make the new ones for awhile. While shopping in…