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Hydroponics Indoor Growing System! AeroGarden Harvest Elite
Are you short on space/ no yard to plant/ live in an apartment maybe? Dont let this discourage you from growing and harvesting your very own nutritious and delicious fresh grown herbs and vegetables. You can now grow and harvest from your very own countertop! Get all the benefits of homegrown herbs and vegetables without having to till up an area to grow or the muscle to maintain a garden!
Todays Product spotlight is "The AeroGarden Harvest Elite" growing system.
Grow up to 6 different herbs, veggies or flower varieties all year long - no sun, no soil and no green thumb required. The AeroGarden Harvest Elite has a compact shape, sleek stainless-steel finish and a super easy control panel with digital display making it perfect for any kitchen. Have fresh flavors right at your fingertips no matter what the weather is like outside.
The Harvest Elite's grow light hood contains 20 watts of white, red and blue LED lights, giving your plants the full spectrum of sunlight they need to grow, and grow quickly! Plants grow 5X faster than in a traditional outdoor garden. And the automatic timer makes sure the lights go on and off at exactly the right time. The garden adjusts for up to 12" of grow height and the digital display reminds you when to add water and our patented liquid plant food so keeping your plant babies happy and thriving is never a problem. Plus with vacation mode, your garden will stay healthy while you rack up some travel miles.
The Harvest Elite literally sets up in minutes, so you can get back to collecting all the recipes you'll soon be making with your amazingly fresh herbs and veggies. Just drop the included seed pods in your garden, fill the bowl with water and some plant food, plug it in and you're good to go! Want garden fresh tomatoes in the dead of winter? No problem! How about beautiful petunias for months on end with no florists fee? Done and done. And if you ever get a seed pod from our 70+ varieties that doesn't sprout, just give us a call! We have a germination guarantee and will get a new seed pod in the mail to you lickety split. So get growing!
If you are ready to start growing delicious herbs and vegetables from the comfort of your own kitchen, Order your AeroGarden Harvest Elite TODAY!!! I know I love mine!!!!!
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15 Medicinal Herbs and Their Uses for Your Garden!
15 Medicinal Herbs and Their Uses for Your Garden.
Have you ever wanted to get back to a more Natural way of living? Nature provides so much nutrition and healing and you too can grow these Herbs right in your own backyard garden! Follow me on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/TheGypsyHomestead
100% Coconut Oil Soap for Bathing- 3 ingredients- no stick blending!
100% Coconut Oil Soap for Bathing- 3 indredients- with no stick blending!!!
Have you ever wanted to make your own soap? This is a SUPER EASY way to make your own soap with so many variations that you can add to personalize your likes. Be sure to follow me on Facebook too at www.Facebook.com/TheGypsyHomestead for more crafts, recipes, diy and more!
Grilled Spicy Lime Shrimp with Creamy Avacado Cilantro!!!
Grilled Spicy Lime Shrimp with Creamy Avacado Cilantro!
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Grilled Spicy Lime Shrimp with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Grilled Spicy Lime Shrimp with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce has a simple but full of flavor and spice marinade. The creamy avocado cilantro sauce is the perfect cool and creamy dipping sauce.
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cilantro sauce, grilled shrimp, spicy lime shrimp
Servings: 8 Skewers
Calories: 81 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound of shrimp peeled and deveined
- Juice of one large lime
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce:
- 1 avocado split and pitted
- ½ cup lowfat greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic minced
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes. Pour into a resealable bag and add shrimp. Toss to coat and marinate for 30 minutes.
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Preheat the grill to medium heat. Put the shrimp on skewers and place on the grill. Grill on each side for about two minutes or until no longer pink.
Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce:
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To make the creamy avocado cilantro sauce add the avocado, greek yogurt, garlic, lime and cilantro. Pulse in a food processor until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with shrimp.
Adorable Garden Markers Ideas for your Garden Plants !
Adorable Garden Marker Ideas for your Garden Plants !!!
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Dandelion Jelly!!!!
Beautiful Dandelions can be turned into DELICIOUS Dandelion Jelly!!!! Easy to make and even easier to eat!!!!! Enjoy :)
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Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers!!!
These air fryer peppers are a complete meal in themselves, but you can serve them with sides as well. Serve these scrumptious stuffed peppers with a nice Salad and some Cheesy Garlic Bread and you will be sure to please the whole family!!!!! For more recipes, follow on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/TheGypsyHomestead
Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers:
Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
A super easy and delicious dinner begins here with Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers. Filled with a savory mixture and cooked to tender perfection, it is going to be a family favorite!
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer stuffed peppers, stuffed peppers
Servings: 4 Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- 4 whole bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 15 ounce can of diced tomatoes
- 1 8 ounce can of tomato sauce
- 2 cups rice cooked
- 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- 2 cups Colby Jack cheese shredded
Instructions
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To prepare the peppers, slice the tops off and remove any veins or seeds inside. In a medium sized saucepan over medium high heat add the olive oil and onion. Cook until almost tender. Add in the ground beef and cook and crumble until no longer pink.
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Add in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, rice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
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Stuff the peppers with the mixture and place in the basket of the air fryer.
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Cook the peppers at 360 degrees until tender for for 10 minutes. Top with cheese and then cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Butter Pecan Cookies!!!
Butter Pecan Cookies
Soft, chewy, Butter Pecan Cookies made with lightly toasted pecans and (optional) crunchy toffee bits. These are buttery and delicious and there's no mixer and no chilling required!
Servings: 20 cookies
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled at least 10 minutes (226g)
- 1 1/4 cup dark brown sugar tightly packed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk room temperature preferred*
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 heaping cups pecan halves
- 1/2 cup Heath Toffee bits optional, but recommended!
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
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Spread pecan halves evenly over cookie sheet and bake on 350F for 3-5 minutes.
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Remove from oven and coarsely chop (do not turn off your oven). Set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine melted, cooled butter and sugars. Stir well.
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Add eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and stir until well-combined.
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In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients until completely combined.
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Add chopped pecans and toffee bits (if using) and stir well.
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Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and drop cookie dough by heaping 1 1/2 Tablespoon onto prepared cookie sheet, spacing at least 2" apart.
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Transfer to 350F oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool completely on baking sheet before enjoying!
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Store any leftover, cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days
Red Snapper with Ginger
Red Snapper With Ginger
Red Snapped with Ginger
Ingredients:
2 6 oz. Skin on Red Snapper Fillers
Sea Salt
Freshly ground pepper
1tbsp. Salted butter softened
1 1/2 tsp. Fresh ginger matchsticks (peel before slicing)
1/2 serano chili cut into thin slices
4 whole cilantro sprig leaves and stems cut on the bias
1 scallion thinly sliced on the bias
Instructions:
Prepare a deep wok or pot with tight fitting lid and a shallow baking dish that fits inside. Place a few upside-down ramekins, an inverted bamboo steamer or a perforated insert of a pressure cooker in the wok to hold the pie plate above the bottom of the pot to allow steam to circulate. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Brush the fillers on both sides with butter. Lay the fish skin side up in the baking dish and sprinkle the ginger, chili, cilantro and scallions on top. Bring 2 inches of water to a simmer in the wok. Place the baking dish on top of the ramekins, cover the pan and steam there until there is no resistance when the fish is pierced with a roasting fork (about 8 minutes). Remove the steamer from the heat. Serve each filled with herbs and juices on top.
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Personalized Childrens Gifts! Frecklebox is the place to go!!!!
Are you looking for the perfect gift for the little one in your life? Frecklebox is a family owned business that specializes in custom printing. What child doesn't like to see their name in print or in thier very own Story???? From personalized coloring books, to storybooks, lunchpails, placemats, journals, stickers, wall art and so much more....Frecklebox is the place to shop! Grandparents, parents, parents to be, friends, teachers.......bring a smile to your childs face today- making memories with a personalized gift!
Salmon and Vegetable Skewers!!!!!
Salmon and Vegetable Skewers
Salmon and Vegetables Skewers:
Ingredients:
1 lemon zest and juice
1tbs. Olive oil
2 shallots, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 c finely chopped herbs such as basil, parsley, thyme, oregano.
Salmon fillets cut into cubes
Kosher salt
Fresh ground pepper
1 yellow pepper cut into pieces
32 cherry tomatoes
2 celery stalks cut into pieces
16 bamboo skewers pre-soaked
Instructions:
In a large reusable bag, add the lemon zest and juice, Olive oil, shallots, garlic and herbs and shake gently to coat.
Marinade for 30 minutes
Place equal portions of peppers, tomatoes, celery, salmon onto the skewers. Place onto a preheated grill, turning to cook on all sides for about 2 minutes each side until opaque in color.
10 Easy Low-Carb Dinners!!!!!
Are you looking for some new ideas for some GREAT tasting Low Carb meals???? These will not only satisfy your appetite but they will keep you feeling full and TASTE GREAT!!!! For more recipes follow me on facebook at www.Facebook.com/TheGypsyHomestead or join the group at www.Facebook.com/groups/TheGypsyHomestead
High-End Dollar Tree Farmhouse Decor DIY
High-End Dollar Tree Farmhouse Decor DIY.
These Dollar Tree ideas are amazing!!!!! I love Farmhouse Decor and these ideas make it easy and affordable to have this look in your home while spending a fraction of the cost!
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In Need of Prayer???
Are you in need of Prayer? Feel free to use the contact page, or drop me a line at TheGypsyHomestead@aol.com and I would be happy to pray for you and add your prayer request to the prayer chain.
Cast Iron Steak Fajitas
Cast Iron Steak Fajitas
Cast Iron Steak Fajitas:
Ingredients :
1lb. Skirt steak thin slices
1 bottle beer
2 limes
2 garlic cloves chopped
Assorted colored peppers slices
1 jalapeno seeded and sliced
1 red onion sliced
4-6 tortillas (low carb)
Salt/pepper
Salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and shredded cheese to garnish.
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine beef, beer, lime, salt, pepper, garlic. Cover and refridgerate 20 min.
Heat a large cast Iron skillet or grill pan over high heat or until very hot. Spray skillet with cooking spray and add peppers, jalapeno and pinch of salt. Cook until tender. Remove from pan to plate and cover to keep warm.
Add onion to hot skillet, saute until translucent. Season with salt and pepper. Remove and plate and cover to keep warm. Remove steak from marinade and add to hot skillet. Stir occasionally until browned and crisp.
Serve steak in tortillas with peppers and onions. Add optional garnishes.
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Sweet Amish Macaroni Salad
Sweet Amish Macaroni Salad:
Sweet Amish Macaroni Salad:
1 lb salad macaroni
4 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
1 small onion, finely diced
3 celery ribs, diced small
1 small sweet pepper, seeded and diced small (red or orange)
Dressing
2 cups light mayonnaise (do not use Miracle Whip)
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 cup yellow mustard
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
1 tablespoon white vinegar or 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon salt
paprika (to garnish)
How to make it :
Cook the macaroni according to directions, drain well.
While pasta is cooking mix up all the dressing ingredients till well blended and set aside.
Chop up all the veggies.
When macaroni has cooled and drained well mix in the dressing (add all of it if you like very creamy salad.if you don’t like a lot of dressing leave out about 1/2-3/4 c of the dressing. Remember that as it sets it will soak up some of the dressing.
Refrigerate for at least one hour, the longer you let it set the better the flavor.
Adorable Pom Pom Hedgehog Craft Tutorial!!!!
You too can make this adorable Pom Pom Hedgehog with the instructions of this craft tutorial. So easy to make and the end result is ADORABLE!!!! Enjoy!!!
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Low Carb Loaded Cauliflower Salad!!!!!
Loaded Cauliflower Salad is everything you love about loaded potato salad in a scrumptious LOW CARB recipe! Seriously, no one could even tell- it is just simply incredible! Loaded with bacon and cheese! Follow me on my Facebook Group for Recipes and More!!! www.Facebook.com/groups/TheGypsyHomestead
Loaded Cauliflower Salad is everything you love about loaded potato salad in a scrumptious LOW CARB form! Seriously, no one could even tell- it is just simply incredible! Loaded with bacon and cheese!
Ingredients:
1 head cauliflower
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 green onions, sliced
4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
DRESSING
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons sweet relish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Cut the florets off of the thicker center stalk of the cauliflower.
Chop the florets into bite sized pieces and transfer to a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Using your hands, toss the cauliflower with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Bake 15-20 minutes or until tender crisp.
Set aside to cool completely.
In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, sweet relish, Dijon, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled cauliflower, radishes, celery, cheese, green onions and bacon.
Pour the dressing over the cauliflower mixture and toss to combine. Allow to chill for 2 hours before serving!
Doterra Balance Grounding Blend Oil
Balance is amazing!!! Interested in purchasing oils or the finding out about the wonderful business opportunity? Contact me today and I'd be happy to help you! www.mydoterra.com/gypsymoon
Doterra's Balance Grounding Blend has a beautiful list of ingredients! Spruce Needle/Leaf, Ho Wood, Frankincense Resin, Blue Tansy Flower, and Blue Chamomile Flower Essential oils in a base of Fractionated Coconut Oil.
The Aromatic description is Airy, Fresh, Sweet, Woody.
Key Benefits of this oil:
*Promotes a whole body sense of relaxation
*Evokes feelings of tranquility and balance
*Use before bed for a restful nights sleep
*Add to wrists or neck to help ease anxious feelings
Essential Oil Tip:
*Diffuse in your car during road trips to create a calm environment.
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