Weekend links and giveaway winners

May 4, 2014 Aimee

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by Aimee

Happy May!

I’ve joined the 30x30Challenge to get outside and enjoy nature for 3o minutes a day, every day in May. It’s not much of a stretch for me, especially now that it is planting season.You can follow along on my Instagram account – and see Spring come to the homestead.

We have two giveaway winners! Congratulations to Stephanie KL and Amie who both won copies of Preserving by the Pint. A big thank you to all who entered.

Here’s what I loved reading around the web this week.

A Bright & Colorful Mother’s Day Brunch :: The Kitchn
A tale of two shortbread recipes and why ratios matter :: Kitchen Heals Soul
Ten Ways to Use and Preserve Spring Rhubarb :: Food in Jars
Baked eggs with potatoes and asparagus :: Cannelle et Vanille
Muesli Snacking Cookies :: The Kitchn by Top with Cinnamon

Have a wonderful weekend, all!

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