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Stuffed Morel Recipe

By Patia, on August 24, 2010, at 8:51 pm

I was at the Missoula Farmer’s Market last Tuesday evening when I spotted the biggest morel mushroom I’ve ever seen. I thought morel season ended a month or two ago, too.

I asked the vendor how high up he had to go to find them and he said . . . → Read More: Stuffed Morel Recipe

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Clutter: Tools And Tips For Digging Out

By Patia, on February 17, 2008, at 12:00 am

The Three Rules of Work: Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity. ~ Albert Einstein

I have been on a major decluttering kick around my house. I always try to be tidy and organized, but things really got out of hand for a while there . . . → Read More: Clutter: Tools And Tips For Digging Out

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How To Train Your Cat Not To Scratch Furniture

By Patia, on January 4, 2007, at 12:00 am

I firmly believe it’s possible to train cats not to scratch furniture. I’ve trained mine by providing nearby alternatives for scratching and gently but firmly moving the kitty from the “NO” area to the “GOOD KITTY!” area. I hold their little paws up and make scratching motions with them on the good scratching area.

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Tango Le Pew

By Patia, on February 14, 2006, at 12:00 am

Apparently the double charm of Friday the 13th and a full moon was bad luck for one particular black cat. I smelled skunk shortly after I arrived home last night; when Tango came in a little later, he brought a noxious cloud with him. Fortunately, I had the presence of mind to scoop him . . . → Read More: Tango Le Pew

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Recipe For Polishing Silver

By Patia, on March 25, 2005, at 12:00 am

The mineral content in many hot springs causes silver jewelry to tarnish. Since I forgot to take off my earrings and ring before I took the plunge, I had to boil up my secret silver-cleaning recipe this morning. It’s not really a secret; I found it in a newspaper years ago. Thought I’d share:

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