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  • Cooking on an Antique Stove

    Thoughts on Replacing our Antique Stove

    Thank you for all of your opinions and feedback. I had been pursuing more general sponsored opportunities lately, which is…
    August 4, 2015
  • Tin Ceiling

    Finding the Balance Between Sponsored and Not

    I had something else planned to share today, but in light of recent comments (which were polite and respectful, thank…
    July 30, 2015
  • Cast Iron Antique Stove

    The Search for a New Tradition

    We celebrate Christmas Eve at my sister-in-law's home for dinner. Brandon's family always has Swedish meatballs, creamed spinach, garlic mashed…
    December 15, 2014
  • Victorian Kitchen

    Cooking on Vintage and Antique Stoves?

    I'm sure some of you have (or have cooked on) vintage stoves. Care to share your experiences? When I think…
    August 13, 2013
  • Cooking on an Antique Stove

    Thoughts on Replacing our Antique Stove

    Thank you for all of your opinions and feedback. I had been pursuing more general sponsored opportunities lately, which is where my budget for the…

    August 4, 201571 commentsKitchen
  • Tin Ceiling

    Finding the Balance Between Sponsored and Not

    I had something else planned to share today, but in light of recent comments (which were polite and respectful, thank you), I want to let…

    July 30, 2015334 commentsKitchen, The Blog, The Victorian House
  • Cast Iron Antique Stove

    The Search for a New Tradition

    We celebrate Christmas Eve at my sister-in-law’s home for dinner. Brandon’s family always has Swedish meatballs, creamed spinach, garlic mashed potatoes, fresh bread, and a…

    December 15, 2014112 commentsCooking
  • Victorian Kitchen

    Cooking on Vintage and Antique Stoves?

    I’m sure some of you have (or have cooked on) vintage stoves. Care to share your experiences? When I think of vintage stoves, I think…

    August 13, 2013112 commentsKitchen, The Victorian House
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