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Some people like to shop for gifts months in advance, while others have mastered the art of procrastinating. No matter which camp you fall into, all that matters is that you get the best gift for your mom. When it comes to shopping for her, not any old present will do. After all, she’s the one who has done so much for you year after year, so finding the perfect present is important — but also a lot of pressure! That’s why we’re sharing a few of the best gifts for mom, no matter the occasion. These perfect picks will...

Words & images: Julie & Jel Legg If you’re getting bountiful harvests of long-keeping fruit and vegetables this month, you’ll appreciate that it can be a storage struggle. This rack is a real space-saver. You could adapt it to fit beneath a kitchen counter or tuck it away under a bench, in a cupboard, pantry, or garage. It has five trays with chalkboard paint on the front so you can label your crops. Julie’s tips: You could make the trays with a mesh base or drill holes in the plywood to allow more air circulation around long-keeping fruit and vegetables....

Beer Bread A resident of “Brew City,” I’ve come to a new appreciation of beer. Combine it with a lifetime affinity for carbs, and it was only a matter of time until this warm loaf of Beer Bread graced our table. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It!0 Beer bread is a savory quick bread that uses the carbonation in beer for leavening. Like other quick bread recipes, you make beer bread without yeast, a shortcut that makes it especially easy to prepare. Beer bread is buttery and moist. The inside crumb is sturdy but tender....

Vendor: Three Bluebirds Swedish Dishcloths Type: Dishcloths Price: 6.95 This fabulous sponge-like dishcloth is an eco-friendly alternative to sponges and paper towels. Made of 70% cellulose from FSC certified forests and 30% cotton and are screen printed with water based ink. Use with water, soap or cleaning sprays. Reusable and washable over 200 times. You can wash in the top rack of your dishwasher or washing machine, or boil them to sterilize. Do not tumble dry. One dishcloth absorbs 20X its weight and will replace 17 rolls of paper towels. It air dries fast, so it doesn't breed bacteria like...

Smoked Ribs using the 3-2-1 Method? The 3-2-1 Method refers to the technique used to cook ribs low and slow so that they develop flavour without drying out. First, the ribs are smoked at a low temperature for 3 hours. They’re then wrapped in foil and steamed for 2 hours. Finally, they’re brushed with a sauce or glaze and grilled for 1 more hour. Each stage of the 3-2-1 method serves a different purpose. I should also mention that the 3-2-1 Method only really applies to ribs cooked on a smoker or grill that is setup to be used as...