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The Neighborhood Files
Yard Sale Guide: June 15-16
Here is a list of the sales scheduled this weekend in our area, compiled from Craigslist.org advertisements and the Patch events calendar. Click here for more information on how to p...
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Patch's House & Home
Recipe: Corn Chowder
Corn chowder might be one of my guilty pleasures. There’s very little in it that’s healthy, but its absolutely delicious. This is mostly my grandmother’s recipe, I’ve added a little to it...
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Opinion
Wizard of Seeds?
I’d written a little about nasturtiums before, but only scratched the surface of my lack of skill growing them from seed. Here, as Paul Harvey used to say, is the rest of the story. ...
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Opinion
A Little Taste of History
Heirloom vegetables are designated as such if they have been around for at least 50 years, according to most gardeners. Others believe that the seeds must be at least a century old. ...
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The Neighborhood Files
Yard Sale Guide: June 2-3
Here's a list of the sales scheduled for this weekend in our area compiled from advertisements on gsalr.com, Craigslist.org as well as the Patch events calendar. To post your yard sa...
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Patch's House & Home
Recipe: Grilled Paprika-Spiced Potatoes
Potatoes take a long time to cook – a very, very long time! I threw mine on the grill before I began to prep my steaks and they came off at the same time. The potatoes were on for ab...
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The Neighborhood Files
Yard Sale Guide: May 26-27
Yes, it's Memorial Day weekend. But a holiday doesn't stop those who are truly on the hunt for a bargain. In fact, it's just gives yard salers an excuse to push harder – there is an ...
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Patch's House & Home
Recipe: Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Spears
Happy early Memorial Day, readers! While you’re making your hot dogs and hamburgers next weekend, these prosciutto-wrapped asparagus spears will make a tasty addition to your holiday picn...