Enter officially by leaving a comment about one little (or big) thing you are intriged by in the kitchen as of late. Entries must be received by Thursday, May 23 at midnight CDT. ]]>http://hipgirlshome.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-33713976.xmlFamilyInspirationPeoplePoetryTraditionsKateTue, 07 May 2013 18:16:01 +0000http://hipgirlshome.com/blog/2013/5/7/well-miss-you-shirley.html471864:5334732:33614419

We’ll miss you on this shore Grandma Shirley; I know you’ll keep on kicking ass (and sending emails and brightening days) wherever you end up. We’ll keep on kicking ass in our own ways and try to live up to the example of the bright light you’ve set. ]]>http://hipgirlshome.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-33614419.xmlBudget LivingFallFermentationFood PreservationFood ScienceFruitGreen LivingHealthy LivingRecipesReusingSpringSummerKateSat, 04 May 2013 12:01:29 +0000http://hipgirlshome.com/blog/2013/5/4/home-fermented-strawberry-vinegar.html471864:5334732:33525053

Keep that fruit trash (or less than perfect fruit) and make vinegar! ]]>http://hipgirlshome.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-33525053.xmlBakingBreakfastGluten-FreeGluten-Free Breads & MuffinsRecipesTraditionsKateSat, 27 Apr 2013 11:45:25 +0000http://hipgirlshome.com/blog/2013/4/27/gluten-free-coffeecake.html471864:5334732:33423895

I finally figured it out. Coffeecake need not even waste time pretending to be healthful or even reasonable; it’s not. That’s why you don’t eat it every day or even every month. ]]>http://hipgirlshome.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-33423895.xmlFallFood PreservationFruitGiveawaysGluten-FreePicklingPreserved Foods: SavoryRecipesSide DishesKateFri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:31 +0000http://hipgirlshome.com/blog/2013/4/19/giveaway-put-em-up-fruit-ball-heritage-canning-jars.html471864:5334732:33410086

Giveaway featuring Sherri Brooks Vinton’s latest book, Put ‘Em Up! Fruit and Ball’s Heritage Collection Jars. Enter by Thursday, April 25, 2013, 11:59p CST. ]]>http://hipgirlshome.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-33410086.xmlBudget LivingFermentationFood NewsFood PreservationFreezingFruitGreen LivingSpringTraditionsKateTue, 16 Apr 2013 12:01:05 +0000http://hipgirlshome.com/blog/2013/4/16/the-great-strawberry-sort.html471864:5334732:33319114

How are you making a dent in decreasing food waste? ]]>http://hipgirlshome.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-33319114.xmlAnnouncementsBook ProcessKateMon, 08 Apr 2013 19:00:00 +0000http://hipgirlshome.com/blog/2013/4/8/book-two-manuscript-complete.html471864:5334732:33268061

The kitchen book manuscript is on my editor’s desk! ]]>http://hipgirlshome.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-33268061.xmlCreative GiftsFamilyGiveawaysInspirationKidsReadingSnail MailKateFri, 05 Apr 2013 14:20:00 +0000http://hipgirlshome.com/blog/2013/4/5/giveaway-slow-family-living-things-that-really-matter.html471864:5334732:33251666

Please enter by Friday, April 12, 2013 at midnight CST for a chance to win a copy of Slow Family Living: 75 Simple Ways to Slow Down, Connect, and Create More Joy and a set of Austin-printed photography cards from Jo Ann Santangelo. ]]>http://hipgirlshome.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-33251666.xmlCanningCookbooksFood PreservationFruitGiveawaysPicklingTraditionsVegetablesKateWed, 27 Mar 2013 12:01:00 +0000http://hipgirlshome.com/blog/2013/3/27/giveaway-gloria-nicols-preserving-book-balls-vintage-edition.html471864:5334732:33152953

Please enter by Friday, April 5, 2013 at midnight CST for a chance to win a copy of 100 Jams, Jellies, Preserves & Pickles and a case of Ball’s limited-edition Heritage Collection pint jars. ]]>http://hipgirlshome.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-33152953.xmlAppetizers & SnacksFermentationFood PreservationGluten-FreePicklingPreserved Foods: SavoryRecipesSide DishesSpringVegetablesKateMon, 25 Mar 2013 12:00:50 +0000http://hipgirlshome.com/blog/2013/3/25/lacto-fermented-carrot-ginger-slaw.html471864:5334732:33103339

Try this health-promoting, live-cultured fermented slaw with your next stash of extra carrots. ]]>http://hipgirlshome.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-33103339.xml