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This time of year is always a little bittersweet. As nice as the days may be right now, fall is on its way, and we all know it won’t be too long in coming, either. Like many of you readers, I love to get outside, especially during the summer. For me, that means getting out on the water with family, friends, and fishing rods. If I have a “happy place,” that is it! My earliest fishing memories are also some of my earliest memories, period. My family had a cottage in Whiteshell Provincial Park, and my grandfather would take me fishing on Betula Lake. A lot has changed since then, of course, but I can still remember him helping me get my gear set up. My grandpa’s rule was “First to catch a fish gets a quarter;” he knew how to get kids interested in fishing, especially that first stretch before you catch a fish. My sister and I loved it, but it wasn’t really about the money. My grandfather passed away a while ago, but I still have a handful of those quarters in my tackle box today, and I always will. Whenever I can, I try to pass on that same experience to others. I love putting people on to fishing. My family jokes that I’m the fishing guide whenever we go out, and it’s true that I’ve helped a lot of my children’s friends catch fish. Watching someone with little experience — or no experience — hook their first real catch is a joy. I also taught all my kids to fish, as well as my wife. It’s true that not everyone becomes a fishing addict, but I try to make sure that when we spend a day on the water, we all have as much fun (and catch as much fish) as we can. We’re lucky to have so many lakes within just a few hours of home — there’s a reason it’s so hard to find a used boat for sale around here! That’s a great thing, though, because I’d be hard pressed to pick one Give us a call at 204-633-9010 to get your home ready for fall OUT ON THE WATER Some of My Best Memories Are Fishing With Family
favorite spot or body of water over the others. I suppose if you twisted my arm, I’d say that my favorite fishing is on Lake of the Woods a few hours away; putting in the boat and then hooking walleyes all day is a great way to spend a summer day. And these days, that matters to me. Back when I was a young professional, with young kids, my fishing slowed way down. Right now, I feel like it’s a perfect time: My family can come fishing, and I have the time to do it, too. And my dad, who taught me to fish along with my grandfather, is still happy to get out on the water and fish for walleyes. As the weather starts to change and the days get shorter and colder, I’ll keep fishing as long as I can. But things are going to change, even if I don’t know when. Some years, I don’t get to fish past the second week of September, and some, I can almost go to Halloween. But eventually I turn my thoughts toward fall and the things we have to do before winter. One of those things is taking care of septic tanks for our clients — and if you have a septic tank that will need to be pumped out this autumn, let’s get that scheduled now so we don’t have to worry about it when winter hits. By then, I’ll be thinking about getting the boat on the water once more, eager for the first nice day of the year. And if I really need to hook something, well, I’ll just have to go ice fishing! –Steve
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If you usually toss your vegetable scraps straight into the trash can or compost bin, stop now! Bok choy, green onion, celery, romaine lettuce, and many other vegetables are easy to regrow right in your kitchen with a bit of water and sunlight. This trick will save you money on produce and prevent extra trips to the grocery store. What can I regrow? The list of vegetables you can regrow is almost endless: basil, romaine lettuce, carrots (although you’ll only create more tops), green onions, green garlic, celery, cilantro, bok choy, lemongrass, ginger, sweet potatoes, onions, leeks, rosemary, and lemon balm (to name a few). Some people even regrow fruit by planting pineapple stalks, kiwi seeds, or lemon seeds. Visit EmpressofDirt. net for a list of 39 fruits and vegetables to start with and tips for which part of each plant to use. How do I get started? To regrow most vegetables, all you need is a small glass container, water, sunlight, and time. To regrow bok choy, for example, place the end of the bunch cut side-up in an inch or two of water and set it in a sunny spot. Soon, new leaves will start to poke out of the chopped end! You can continue growing the vegetable until you have enough for your next recipe. Then, keep snipping off pieces to enjoy as long as you’d like. Once the roots are a few inches long, you can plant your re-grown vegetables in soil or compost them knowing they’ve done double duty. If you want a more detailed guide to the regrowing process, pick up “Regrow Your Veggies: Growing Vegetables from Roots, Cuttings, and Scraps” by Melissa Raupach and Felix Lill.
Around the world, electricity can be difficult to come by. But that hasn’t stopped people from creating beautiful, innovative dishes. Here’s how you can explore world cuisine in your home without electricity — and for this article, we’ll skip things you can make with a wood-burning stove or oven, too. Indian Instant Mango Pickles Want to add an interesting, sweet-and-sour condiment to your toast or family barbecue? Prepare these fast, pickled mangoes by using either jarred or fresh mangoes. Cover mango strips with salt, then add an equally small amount of asafoetida (can substitute with onion powder, garlic powder, or fresh fried garlic), turmeric powder, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, chili powder, and mustard oil. Mix well and enjoy this incredible flavor bomb immediately! Mediterranean Hummus No need for tahini — just smash canned garbanzo beans until smooth! Add olive oil, ground cumin, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. You can even mix in fresh crushed garlic. It is delicious with crunchy vegetables or flatbread! Mexican Barbacoa Earth ovens are one of humanity’s oldest ways of preparing food. They’re created by digging at least a 3-by-3-foot hole in the ground, adding hot coals, tightly wrapping food (with burlap or foil in modern day), and replacing the dirt to conceal the fire and food. The pressure of the heat essentially bakes and steams your food over 12 hours, and it’s best when preparing enormous batches of food, like Mexican barbacoa! Use boneless beef chuck — beef cheeks and tongue also work! — and add freely crushed garlic cloves, white onion, black peppercorns, salt, and fresh Mexican oregano to achieve the classic barbacoa flavor. Spanish Gazpacho This is a great, refreshing soup for summer! Get 2 cups of tomato juice, 4 medium peeled and finely chopped tomatoes (feel free to use canned), 1/2 cup peeled and chopped cucumber, 1/3 cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 minced garlic clove, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix it together in a bowl, and you’ve got a classic, easy gazpacho. Thanks for reading, and we hope you pick up a new family-favorite recipe from these ideas! The Best International Dishes That Require No Electricity
Can I do this forever? The short answer is yes and no. Most vegetables can’t thrive forever on water and sunlight alone, so unless you turn your little regrowing operation into a full garden, you’ll still have to visit the farmers market after one or two regrowings. That said, regrowing food can become a lifelong habit that saves you money and helps prevent excess waste. It’s a win-win!
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STICKY BUSINESS Is Painter’s Tape More Useful Than Duct Tape? But the real value behind painter’s tape is that it does the exact thing duct tape can’t: It goes on easily and comes off with no sticky residue left behind. That’s what makes it great for painting, but it also means it is ideal for hanging posters, putting a to-do list on the wall, or sticking a label on a jar of food. Painter’s tape doesn’t have the sheer strength of duct tape, but that’s a feature. A few wraps of painter’s tape will keep that extension cord coiled at just the right length, but the low strength means you can easily tear it when you need the longer cord. This works with cables, hoses, ropes, and straps and is great for keeping a house organized. You can also use painter’s tape to baby-proof outlets, wrap presents, divide a room in half between two feuding kids … the list goes on! What’s your favorite use for tape? Whatever that may be, painter’s tape has you covered.
What’s blue, sticky, and as useful as can be? If a roll of painter’s tape just sprung to mind, then you’re on the right track. Although duct tape has the reputation of being the most useful item in the world, we’re not so sure that’s the case. In fact, we’re not even sure it’s the most useful kind of tape . Blasphemy? Perhaps not. Painter’s tape lacks the adhesive qualities of duct tape as well as the fabric-style backing that gives the silver stuff its fabled strength. But here’s the honest truth about those qualities: They’re only there to let duct tape do things tape was never supposed to do. Long-term repairs? Structural support? Duct tape may be useful in a pinch, but around the house, you’re going to do a lot better with the blue painter’s tape. For one, it comes in a variety of sizes, and if you’re painting, that can be a real godsend. It’s also easy to lay flat, fold, and tuck into nooks and crannies (a quality it receives from the paper-style backing).
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• 4 sausage links of your choice • 1 lb green beans • 1 red bell pepper, diced • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced • 1 red onion, diced • 1 zucchini, diced • 1 yellow summer squash, diced • 3 tbsp olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, grated
1. Preheat your grill to medium heat or your oven to 425 F. 2. In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients and mix well. Divide into four equal portions. 3. Prepare four 16-inch pieces of foil and place a portion in the middle of each section. Wrap each foil piece tightly and avoid holes. 4. Grill each foil packet for 20 minutes, flipping halfway
• 1 tbsp thyme • 1 tsp oregano
through. You can also bake each packet for 20 minutes at 425 F.
• 1 tsp basil • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
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Last year, actor Ryan Reynolds posted on Instagram for his 13-year-old golden retriever, Bax. “Happy Birthday, Bax,” he wrote. “I’d bake you a cake, but it would kill you. Not because you’re a dog. Everything I bake is poison. If I had to go to war, I’d just bring a toaster oven.” Jokes aside, A-listers love their pets as much as we do! Age is tough on animals, but there are ways to keep them comfortable in their senior years.
Pet Stairs Pet stairs bridge the gap between the floor and the couch and/ or bed. Browse sites like Chewy and Build-Basic to learn how to make your own! Raised Food Bowls Raising your pet’s food bowls will make it easier for them to swallow their meals and avoid the discomfort of arthritis. Nap Cushions To keep your pet’s favorite sleeping spots comfortable as they age, repurpose a pillow into a nap cushion.
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