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Gluten-Free Chinese Potstickers
This post is actually a follow-up to my post on make-ahead potstickers . A few weeks ago, I carved out the time to make a batch, but I...
Christine Simons
3 days ago4 min read
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Delicious Homemade Flour Tortillas
One of the best things about living in Texas is the food . Especially along the U.S.-Mexico border, the tacos and churros can’t be beat....
Christine Simons
Apr 75 min read
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Growing Stevia at Home
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I’ve struggled with a brown thumb. My little herb garden—trenched out along my front porch and...
Christine Simons
Mar 33 min read
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Meal Kit Subscriptions: Are They Worth It?
Disclaimer—I am not being paid by any meal kit subscription service; I’m simply providing my honest review based on personal experience. ...
Christine Simons
Feb 105 min read
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Easy Banana Porridge
So, I don’t know about you, but I hate letting perfectly good food go to waste. In this post, I’m going to share one of the ways I use...
Christine Simons
Jan 273 min read
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How to Process, Store, and Use Ginger Root
In some of my earliest posts, I detailed how to use fresh ginger root to develop a ginger bug starter culture and naturally fermented...
Christine Simons
Jan 203 min read
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3 Reasons Why Self-Sufficiency Is Overrated
Last week, I posted three reasons why I think self-sufficiency has never been more important . But today, we’re going to switch gears...
Christine Simons
Jan 134 min read
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3 Reasons Why Self-Sufficiency Has Never Been More Important
Here at the Light Blue Longhouse, we’re all about taking small steps toward self-sufficiency. But why? What’s the big deal? Today, I’m...
Christine Simons
Jan 64 min read
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Chinese Hot Pot
This year, my husband and I agreed to host a foreign exchange student from mainland China. He and his family have introduced us to all...
Christine Simons
Dec 30, 20246 min read
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Christmas Double-Decker Fudge
Christmas is right around the corner! Today, I’m going to share with you my mama’s recipe for a delicious Christmas treat: double-decker...
Christine Simons
Dec 23, 20243 min read
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Suburban Homesteading: A Family Legacy
On this blog, I write a lot about practical tips for suburban homesteading on a budget. Today, I’m taking a break from that to share a...
Christine Simons
Dec 16, 20243 min read
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How to Use EVERY Part of the Holiday Turkey
The holidays are upon us! If your family is anything like mine, you’ll end up with more turkey meat than you know what to do with. In...
Christine Simons
Dec 12, 20243 min read
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Fish Taco Dinner
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Christine Simons
Oct 7, 20246 min read
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How to Reduce Pet Separation Anxiety
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Christine Simons
Sep 30, 20245 min read
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Sourdough Cheese-Stuffed Pizza Crusts
Plain ol' pizza is great. But who doesn't love pizza with cheese-stuffed crusts? Today, I'm going to share my recipe for sourdough...
Christine Simons
Sep 23, 20245 min read
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Homemade Sourdough Bagels
There’s just something about biting into a toasted bagel on a lazy weekend morning.  Today, I’m going to share with you my favorite...
Christine Simons
Sep 16, 20246 min read
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Sourdough—Demystified
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Christine Simons
Sep 13, 20245 min read
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4 Ways Modern Homesteading Can Reduce Your Monthly Bills
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Christine Simons
Sep 9, 20245 min read
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Make-Ahead Chinese Potstickers
When my grandfather immigrated to the United States from Taiwan, he tried to leave his heritage behind. My American grandmother, on the...
Christine Simons
Sep 2, 20247 min read
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How to Make Your Own (Non-Boozy!) Ginger Ale - Part 2
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Christine Simons
Aug 30, 20246 min read
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