Kevin Lee Jacobs

Gardening, Recipes & Home Décor Tips

Anniversary Giveaway/The Winner

Wow – over a thousand entries for this anniversary giveaway! Per the number generator at Random.org, the winner is comment #237 from Francis B. Congrats, Francis! Send me a note to collect your gorgeous green mixer.

For me, March 20 is one of the happiest days of the year. It’s the first day of spring. It’s J.S. Bach’s 332nd birthday. And — drum roll please — it’s my blog’s anniversary!

It was eight years ago today that I started writing down my gardening, cooking, and housekeeping experiences. Thanks for keeping me company all this time!

I’ve had a great time cooking with you! We’ve whipped up everything from make-ahead appetizers to majestic main courses to decadent desserts.

When the weather cooperated,  we designed some easy but elegant gardens. When Jack Frost visited, we winter-sowed a bevy of seeds.

We’ve made our beds…

And we’ve cleaned our entrance halls.

Heck, we’ve even washed our windows!

And there’s more to come! In advance of publishing a cookbook, I’ve entered the field of videography.  Will Kevin Lee Jacobs become a YouTube sensation? Not likely. But hopefully he can show you a trick or two that would be difficult to describe in words alone. Do him a favor, and subscribe to his YouTube channel, okay?

Hmmm. I seem to have slipped into third person in the preceding paragraph. Please forgive me.

Now, to celebrate our eight years together, how ’bout a giveaway?

Post a comment below, and you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win the sparkling, grass-green mixer you see pictured above.

The Rulz:

One comment per person, please

(If this is your first time commenting, you’ll receive a message that reads “comment awaiting moderation.” I moderate first-timers in order to avoid spam. But don’t worry — someone on my staff (i.e., Lily the Beagle) will approve your comment in 2 shakes of a fist.)

No comments after Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

As usual, I’ll use the number generator at Random.org to select a winner. The winner’s name will be announced both here and on my Facebook page on Thursday, March 23.  So be sure to check back!

Good luck, and thanks for being such a good friend for the past eight years!

xKevin

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BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 1,198 Comments

Comments

  1. 1

    Lisa Brown says

    Beautiful garden, lovely place. Thanks for the chance 🙂
    jslbrown2009 at aol dot com

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    Suzanne says

    Congratulations! What an impressive eight years. As for me, it is Mollie dog’s quinceanera (15th) birthday. I would love some recipes for dog biscuits, plus a grass green mixer to help. Cheers.

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    Carly Stockwell says

    I love your blog but I have to tell you that Bach’s birthday is March 21st!

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    Carol says

    Congrats on this happy day. Eight years is a very long time! Thanks for hosting this giveaway

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    Marie Griswold says

    Congrats to you and your 8 years/ Love the color of the mixer very different Spring like.

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    Sue says

    I have used many of your suggestions! Love your blog and I look forward to receiving it. Congratulations on 8 years.

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    Marlene Leverington says

    Happy Anniversary! Great blog. Beautiful gardens. So nice of you to have a give-a-way.
    God bless.

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    Juan Rosales says

    I have not been with you for eight years, but I have been with you for the last five weeks years. I have enjoyed your articles and especially the recipes.

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    Donna Whitley says

    What fun! I love your blog. My attempt at making your recipes will go much smoother with the new green mixer. Fingers crossed!

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    gloria says

    Happy Spring-Sun sparkling on the snow! But I know what is waiting underneath ready to blossom as soon as the weather permits.

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    Geralyn Culhane says

    I’ve made several of your dishes..each one came out perfect and delicious..I really look forward to your weekly message, recipes and wonderful pictures of your lovely home…thanks for all you give to all! 🙂

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    ingmarie peck says

    I always enjoy your stories photos and recipes. Love’em really.
    And the green mixer awesome color.
    Congrats on 8 years and more to come.

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    Dan Piotti says

    Just love all your info keep it up this would be a great help to me for my bread baking.

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    Lynda Kowalski says

    Started following you a few years ago and since then have learned that good cooking does not need to be difficult. So many favorites have come from your site like braised short ribs, roasted strawberries and carrot ginger soup. Love the videos!

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    Arv Taratuta says

    Just love your emails with recipes and more. Your home and decorating are so lovely. I would sure like to have a new KA mixer.

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    Luanna Stewart says

    Congratulations on your eight-year anniversary!!! I’ve enjoyed your recipes and visiting your home & garden – all of which I lust after, hehe.

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    Alan Dattelbaum says

    Made the Irish Soda Bread from last post….Delicious. Linda and I have enjoyed: especially toasted with a pat of butter. Happy spring…hope the snow has melted, and you will see no more until next winter.

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    Cathy Muskus says

    What a beautiful house and garden. How appropriate to have a green mixer for spring and St Patrick’s Day.

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    Michael Murphy says

    Green is the mixer like my beautiful foot tall heirloom tomato plants. Many BLT breakfasts are planned for this spring.

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    Jenn says

    I love seeing your blog updates in my inbox. They always give me a lift!

    I make your various pestos all the time and have gained so much from your gardening tips!

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    Lisa Brodeur says

    Happy Spring! Azaleas have already passed in south Georgia. Love your emails! Keep them coming..
    Lisa B

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    Nancy McMahon says

    I so look forward to your blog, just like I look forward to the arrival of spring. As I’m writing this a pair of bluebirds is claiming a nest box outside my window! A good sign indeed!
    Happy spring to all!

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    Lou says

    Your raised beds are beautiful. My spring bed is planted but the seeds are just germinating. What a nice green mixer! Congratulations on 8 special years!!

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    Phyllis Bachinski says

    Happy 8th Anniversary! I so look forward every week for your email…….. you are my favorite blogger.

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    Donna Whitley says

    Keep those recipes coming. I look forward to the cook book. Love the St Paddy’s green. Fingers are crossed!

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    Frank H says

    Happy eighth anniversary from a subscriber ‘down under’ in Australia. Talk of Spring makes me smile, because of course here we are moving into Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.
    Love your blog – I look forward to each new chapter, and love trying many of your ideas.
    Best wishes for many more to come.

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    Rita C says

    I have a very old (1950’s) Kitchen Aid mixer, so I sure could use a new one!
    Speaking of “spring cleaning” … we just got 6 new chicks and 6 new ducklings!!!! I’ll be needing some recipes that use a lot of eggs come October!!!!
    Thanks for all your blogs – I read them all, even if I don’t leave a comment 🙂

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    Barb Niles Barrett says

    So enjoy reading your posts and the pictures of your beautiful home! Happy Spring!

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    Linda DiCioccio says

    Happy Anniversary Kevin! I can’t wait to see your new cookbook. I love what you have shown us so far and look forward to many more exciting projects. Did I mention green is my favorite color?

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    Karen Knight says

    I am hoping the luck of the Irish be with me in winning this shamrock disguised as a mixer! I love you Kevin – especially our walks through the garden with martinis!!

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    Aggie Herron says

    Congratulations and cheers for many many years of your wonderful blog and recipes.
    Let’s hope the luck of the Irish is with me LOL
    Thanks heaps Kevin

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    Leticia says

    I’ve been following you for some time now and never get bored with your post. Happy anniversary!

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    Dean M says

    Kevin – I just wanted you to know that I can’t wait for your cookbook! I’ve been invited to so many wedding showers this spring, and your cookbook will make a perfect gift for these events once it is out!

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    Kathy Lee says

    I have enjoyed your BLOG for a few years now, even though I live in the California desert. It really takes me back to growing up in the Midwest where seasons and ample rainfall are taken for granted. Your home is gorgeous, but so warm and welcoming – thanks for sharing the photos. I have watched your first two cooking videos. You’re right, its so much better to watch and hear as the recipe takes shape, so I’m subscribing to the Kevin video series on YouTube. Thanks for all the uplifting content! Stay well!

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    Barbara says

    March can be a rough month. Thank goodness it comes with the Vernal Equinox and wonderful posts from you. My corgis, Frasier and Holly, and I love your site, wish I’d found you a long time ago!

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    Sally Cosgrove says

    Kevin,
    What a lovely herb garden! I have always wanted one from early years of visiting historic homes in Virginia. Alas, the intense heat of the Texas sun is too brutal.

    The green KitchenAid is delightful! Congratulations on eight years.

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    Toni Burgau says

    I anxiously await your email to come in. There is so much information you have provided
    me and my friends both with recipes for the kitchen and cures, etc. for the garden. LOVE
    your pesto recipe and have shared it with several people.

    Keep sharing all your knowledge and expertise.

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    Laurie says

    Happy Anniversary! I always feel my blood pressure lower when I read your blog. I appreciate the few minutes of calm each week.

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    Candy says

    So happy for you, Kevin. I thoroughly enjoy getting email from your blog. I have made several of your recipes and become an addict of Fancy Flours, thanks to you. Cannot wait for you to put out a cookbook! Best wishes for you and Lily to have many more blogging years to come!

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    Deb says

    What fun to receive a posting from you! You are an inspiration! Enjoy your spring ‘chores’!

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    Terri Gildea says

    Happy spring! Happy Anniversary! I’ve been following your blog for 5 of your 8 years and have been inspired by your wit, positive energy ~ here wishing you all the best in the days to come~
    Cheers!

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    Jamie says

    Your tomato pie has made me a goddess with my garden group and I love the milk jug greenhouses, they work like a charm. Keep the recipes and tips coming! Congratulations on 8 years.

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    Elke Pfliegl-Richard says

    Happy anniversary !! Can’t wait to see all this snow melt and start gardening again.

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    Kay Webb says

    Love your posts and recipes, Kevin. And thanks for the reminder that it’s SPRING! Our weather: 82 yesterday, 82 today, 56 and rain tomorrow!

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    Mary says

    You forgot to mention that we helped you purchase a washing machine! Love your recipes.

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    Heather O'Shaughnessy says

    I’m so happy I found your blog one day. I love your recipes and what you’ve done with your house. I also envy you your beautiful grounds and gardens and appreciate all the tips. I find myself quoting you and telling friends to follow you and subscribe to your emails.
    Thanks Kevin and Congrats on 8 years and many more!

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    Veronica Navarro says

    Congratulations on your eight years (and counting) of successful and really very helpful blogging … you have touched so many lives simply by sharing your knowledge of your hobbies and interests. Way to go, Kevin!

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    Peri Pantazes says

    Congrats on eight interesting years! Thank you so much for doing this. I’ve learned so much from you and can’t wait to see what the future holds. Hopefully, for me, it will include the green grass colored mixer.

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    Pam Dempsey says

    Thanks so much, Kevin Lee, for all you do! I so enjoy your blog and new videos ! Love ya! 🙂

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    Rosemary says

    Congratulations Kevin !

    I ‘found’ you about two years ago and have looked forward to hearing from you weekly, ever since. I absolutely love your blog and everything on it. I wish I had a garden …. or other than a western-facing balcony. I can’t grow stuff ….. but I sprout many things, just to keep my green thumbs happy. Your recipes are wonderful and I’ve made many of them, some are even ‘standards’ now.

    So, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience and your kind spirit. You are LOVE, through and through and I thank you for being you ! I so enjoy your company.

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    Cate says

    Happy Anniversary! So glad you took the chance to share your lovely recipes and gardening tips with us!

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    Pat Middleton says

    Congratulations, Kevin – I love your recipes, your gardens, and your wonderful sense of humor. You are an inspiration!!

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    Catherine says

    Happy Spring! Happy anniversary! Thank you for all the inspiration throught the year!

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    candi baker says

    Love the articles but especially the things you post about gardening…since my husband of 45 years passed away suddenly last year, my yard and garden are my therapy..thank you for the information you share

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    Marty McDaid says

    Because I’m a cooking/baking Irishwoman….I’d LUV some more green in my Kitchen. I’ve gone thru 3 hand mixers….time for a change!!! And YES…I make my bed everymorn…even when we camp or go to a motel !!!

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    Cherylann McGuire says

    I made your Irish Soda Bread recipe for the holiday – family loved it – thank you very much. (By the way, you couldn’t know this, but my favorite color is green… 😉 Have a splendid day!

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    Mari says

    So many emails arrive in my box and I delete without opening, BUT NOT YOURS. The way your write, the pics you post and now the videos-wow. You always give a positive uplift to my day. And you share Lily with us, too (does she approve in two shakes of a paw?) Thanks for you research, trial and error, time, and more than we know for putting this all together 🙂

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    Debbie says

    Happy Anniversary!
    Happy Spring!
    Thanks for treating your loyal readers to these special gifts

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    Kathy says

    Always look forward to your weekly blog – both recipes and gardening tips! Happy Spring

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    Rita Wuebben says

    Congratulations on 8 years! Always enjoy your blog!! Would love to add the SPRING green mixer to my kitchen!

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    Jan says

    Thank you for entertaining us with your wit and wisdom all this time…and hug Lily for me too! Love everything about this blog.

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    Judy Silverman says

    Thank you for a great 8 years. I always enjoy your topics and your message!

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    Leslie D says

    Congratulations Kevin. I enjoy every blog and send my gratitude for your ongoing pursuits. Yay Kevin!

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    Karen Mary says

    Congrats on the success of your blog! It’s lovely; I look forward to your posts! And thanks for the chance to win the fun mixer!

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    Jackie Abend says

    Congrats on your anniversary.
    Thank you for all the great recipes and gardening info
    I love the green mixer.

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    Marsha Pilgrim says

    Absolutely Devine!
    A house is now an elegant and an extraordinary home surrounded by delightful gardens.
    Cozy combined with exquisite , your entrances must beckon with the intoxicating aromas wafting from your kitchen.
    Thank you for sharing.

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    Patricia Aiello says

    Congratulations! I just love Spring and green is my favorite color, so I’m excited about a chance to win this beautiful mixer!

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    Deborah Stone says

    Congratulations to both you and Bach. Um, wouldn’t that be two shakes of a paw?

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    Judy Porter says

    What a beautiful place you have! Thanks for sharing!
    I’m new to your posts. I look forward to your advice, and your beautiful photos.

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    Lesia Asaris says

    I really enjoy reading your posts, recipes and gardening tips! Happy Spring!

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    Karen Palmer says

    Love your site, can’t wait for You Tube channel! I’d love a green mixer 🙂

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    Kimmy Ripley says

    Thank you so very much for the chance! This would be a dream come true! I just recently fell in love with cooking and now it’s my #1 passion in life. I look forward to doing it everyday and it never feels like a chore. I would be thrilled to win a beautiful grass green mixer. I have a 7 year-old daughter that wants to learn how to bake cakes and this would be a blessing to have for her.
    Congrats on your blog anniversary! You have a wonderful blog. 🙂

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    Franceen Elias-Stein says

    I enjoy your blog so much. Always makes me smile. I have tried several of your delicious recipes and am looking forward to using some of your gardening tips.
    Thank you and congratulations on 8 years of blogging.

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    Jean says

    Always look forward to your post, and I try a lot of your recipes, which are always fun to make and serve( like the homemade butter!), and delicious to eat! Thank you and congrats!…. Down in DC now, where the cherry blossoms have suffered from the recent frosty weather.

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    Bev Barnes says

    Bring on the springtime! So ready to get to planting and enjoying the outdoor time!

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    Laura says

    Congrats on your anniversary! I do enjoy your blog. Great tips on gardening and yummy recipes. They are two of my favorite things to do so we have a lot in common. I have been having a great time doing both for 50+ years but always looking for new ideas. Until we retired we lived in New York State and I know how I always looked forward to the first day of Spring. Happy Spring and may the warmer weather stay.

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    Renee Coursey says

    The little mouse is waking up and enjoying the spring flowers.
    Have a beautiful spring day!

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    Susan M says

    I enjoy your blog so much and I’d loooove to win the gorgeous green mixer! Happy 8th anniversary and happy first day of Spring!

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    Tina says

    You made me buy & start using a micro plane zester, that thing that cuts zucchini into long strips, and an immersion blender. I have winter-sowed nine species. We are inspired to make the bed. And I am eyeing the windows.

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    Wallace & Nancy Braud says

    Happy Blogiversary!!! And many Happy returns of the day! You are an inspiration to us as we open our new B&B next month. Hope you’ll come visit! stfranciscottage.com
    Look forward to the next years of your blog. Thanks!

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    Andrea Schmidt says

    Hi Kevin,

    I have just recently signed up to receive your newsletter. You have given my such great ides for my very little space outside. I live in Ladson, SC and sometimes the soil is not the best; but, as you said, don’t give up just keep trying. I also love that it’s March. My favorite color is green. Why? Because my birthday is May 1 and the birthstone is an emerald, everything is coming to life starting in March, St. Patrick’s Day is full of green, and we can go outside and start planting. I love the newsletters. I am so glad I signed up. Thank you for the ideas.

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    Grace Cox says

    I found your blog when I was searching for help with my African violets that were on the verge of extinction. With you advice I’m happy to say that I now have blooms where there once were none.

    Congratulations on your 8th year anniversary!

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    Cary Bradley says

    Congratulations! It has been a delight following and sharing in your exploits. Thanks too to your cadre of characters, the Silver Fox, Brenda Johnson, Lily le Bagel. 🙂 Love you and the whole gang. Thanks for sharing the planet. You make it so much more fun!!! Ohh, thanks for the reminder of your swell sausage over cabbage bed with sweet potato delight. Need to have that this week!!! 🙂 Good job, friend, thank you!

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    Sarah dillon says

    Just made your beef stew with Guinness over the weekend. Excellent. Everything I’ve ever made from your recipes has been a keeper. I can’t say that about The New York Times so Well Done Kevin!

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    Alisa says

    Happy Anniversary! Love your blog! Love your photographs and love to follow you. Want to wish my son a happy birthday today. Would love to bake him a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting on your beautiful green mixer!! By the way, I am Judy K’s friend!

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    Betsy says

    Congratulations on eight years! Cabin fever has set in, so I’ve been reading your garden archives and dreaming of warm weather to come!

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    vickie says

    Morning kevin,
    Happy spring!! Looking forward to more great recipes. Happy anniversary! !

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    Millie Schwandt says

    Happy spring and congratulations on your blogiversary. And that green mixer says spring and my Oregon Ducks!

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    Vicki S says

    Looking forward to making the Irish Soda Bread. Love the recipes; keep them coming! And a green mixer would go so well in my green and white kitchen….. Here’s hoping…. 🙂

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    glenna b grant says

    I don’t recall how I came to follow your blog, but I’m glad I did, I enjoy it very much, and I look forward to your YouTube videos! Congratulations on your blogiversary!

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    Karen Chickering says

    Congratulations AND a huge thank you for all the kitchen and garden sharing! and reminding me it’s Bach’s birthday. the cello suites. his orgel oeuvre <3. pure heaven. now I'm totally distracted!

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    Sharon Pickerd says

    Congratulations. I look forward to your e mails. Keep up the good work,
    The recipes and garden hints. Love the color of that mixer.
    Happy Spring

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    Arlene says

    Happy Anniversary. Keep them coming. Love the green color says Spring, good choice.

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    Crystal Harrigan-Barry says

    Congratulations, Kevin! Your blog, with its beautiful photos and bit of sass, is my favorite way to start my morning. Here’s to another eight years!

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    marsha says

    I made your sourdough pancakes yesterday. They were delicious! Happy Anniversary & Happy Spring!

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    mary jones says

    Thanks for 8 years of sharing and caring. May you celebrate many more spring anniversaries with all of us!

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    Jan Thompson says

    Congratulations Kevin (and Lily too) on 8 years of great information, encouragement, tips, recipes, gardening and lots of laughter. Thank you for everything! I look forward to what you will share with us going forward. Hmmm…perhaps this time will be my lucky one…green for St. Patrick’s Day?

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    diane brandes says

    Kevin i can t believe i have been following you this long..i have watched you make gardens after gardens..i got into the newspaper to block weed, way back…i just happen to be part Greene and i think that green mixed needs me as much as i need it…have a great day…..NC here..

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    Genevieve M says

    Ugh, I need it to warm up so I can wash my windows. Come on spring! Congrats on the bloggiversary!

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    Katie Wilson says

    Happy blog anniversary! I’ve enjoyed your blog so much! From winter sowing to the fabulous recipes! Thank you !!!

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    Nancy says

    I look forward to your posts. Made the Irish stew and Soda bread. They were delicious!

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    Sharon says

    Kevin, your blog is a delight in all ways. You share so much useful and inspiring information, and maybe even better, often make me laugh. May you have many many more blogversaries to enjoy!

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    Donna says

    Happy first day of Spring and Happy Anniversary. Thanks for your wonderful website.

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    Mikaela says

    That’s a gorgeous, green mixer! Your bacon leek tart is one of our favorite recipes. 🙂

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    Brenda Elliott says

    Congrats on eight years! Just subscribed to your YouTube channel. Had watched your videos, but didn’t know I could subscribe! Whoop! Would so love to have that spring green mixer to mix up some of you recipes! Spring blessings to you!

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    shagopi says

    Making your mother’s Victoria Sponge Cake to celebrate my mother’s 90th. Happy birthday to you!

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    Karen at Country Gardens says

    Finally SPRING is here! Congratulations on 8 years! Always looking forward to your postings!!! Would love the green mixer to go with my decor. Would love to make many things especially biscuits for Anna.

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    Mary Ann Allin says

    One day, the winner will be me, all the way up here in Canada! I love your Blog and wonderful recipes and ideas! Thanks Kevin!!!Happy Anniversary! Happy Spring!

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    BVaeth says

    Love your beautiful home and gardens! Thanks for sharing it with us, along with the wonderful recipes!

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    kimberly a sanford says

    happy anniversary!!! and many more…my favorite site truly

    ooh happy spring too..hopefully we will get one.. im covered in snow in boston,,,,,kimm

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    Renee Glover says

    We’ve tried several recipes and all were more that just good. They were great and different. We even found that using the colored bowels you suggested added a fun and festive atmosphere. Keep up your good cookin! And your entertaining instructions.

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    Louise says

    With 30 inches of snow arriving last week, I wonder if last frost date of 5/30 for zone 5B still stands. Thanks to African violet care on your blog I trimmed roots of long stemmed African Violets. I have had petunias in bloom most of the winter and smile daily that I subscribed to your blog.

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    Jo Stires says

    I haven’t been on your website but according to the comments I will join. It would sure be nice to have a green mixer in my kitchen!

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    kiwisue says

    Huuuuge Congrats Kevin – what a great journey, adventure and ride with more great stuff to come – love your blog !
    I don’t comment very often on blogs but I have to tell you that yours has become my go to place for many things
    Keep it up !!
    Happy Spring – finally 🙂 the snow has almost melted in my yard and the daffodils are once again peeping through if not a wee bit bedraggled

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    Bridgette Adkins says

    Yay! I’m glad your blog is around. It gives me inspiration for my own small corner.

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    Sue nelson says

    Love the green mixer…similar to Panetone color of the year for 2017…would look great in my kitchen…happy blog anniversary!

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    Annie Bliss says

    Love your blog and all the wonderful recipes! Congratulations on your 8 years!

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    Jennifer Voss says

    Happy anniversary and 1st day of Spring. Cannot wait to see how your gardens grow this year!

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    MaryAnn says

    I have enjoyed your blog for just a short time, but look forward to seeing more of it. Keep up the good work.

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    Sue Bahr says

    Happy Anniversary! Your blog is so well done. Just love your recipes and gardening tips. When I make your recipes I always know they will turn out colorful and very tasty. Thanks for all your knowledge.

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    Fran Townsend says

    Look forward to your weekly email for inspiration and wonderful recipes. Happy Anniversary/ Happy Spring!

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    Catherine Pica says

    I would use the grass-green mixer to mix grass-fed beef, wheat grass, and dandelion greens. (Notice my use of the Oxford Comma.)

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    Rosie S says

    Happy Anniversary! Your cold/overnight brewed coffee is a staple around here, so, you are a pretty constant presence at our place in the Midwest. 🙂

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    Lynette Swenson says

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge and insights with us. Here’s to another eight years!!
    Sign me up for that beautiful mixed. 🙂

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    Pat Greenleaf says

    Happy anniversary and First Day of Spring. Thanks for telling us about your YouTube site. Love your blog. You inspire us.

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    Liz Zimbello says

    Congratulations! I enjoy your site and look forward to it appearing on my email!
    Happy Spring! Please give your little sweet beagle a hug for me.

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    Diane White says

    Ya Spring!! So excited to get gardening . Thanks for all your help with ideas we just finished our raised beds.

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    Kim says

    I love all of your recipes that I’ve tried. And for those not tried, I still love all of the photos!

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    Kacky Gallotta says

    I followed your directions on propagating boxwoods. Have taken care of them this winter in a cold frame. My 92 year old delightful mother, Dotty, has followed along with me. I went on a trip, came home and they have new growth! So excited. Enjoy your newsletter! Keep them coming and thanks Kevin!

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    Leslie says

    Yay! Mixer give away time! Lily shake your paws and make sure the random number picker picks my kitchen! And now I will be sending how to make your own boxwood plants from cuttings via Kevin method to my friend. Thanks Kevin! Happy spring!

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    Linda says

    Congratulations and Happy Anniversay, Kevin (and Lily). I’ve learned so much from you and look forward to all of your recipes and gardening tips! Now off to figure what’s wrong with my old non-blooming, once blooming daffodils, as I ponder using a new green mixer!

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    Beth Venugopal says

    I always look forward to what you share. You lead a very gracious life and I thank you for wanting to share it with your readers. Of course, I love that sweet beagle Lilly. I have a schnoodle and a poodle and they add so much to our family’s life. Best wishes always and thank you for making the world a better place.

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    Blanche McAlister Harris says

    I absolutely love your blog. Thanks so much for sharing all of your wonderful recipes, gardening tips, etc. This is a gorgeous, green time of year and the spring green mixer would be so appropriate!

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    Laura says

    The thing I look forward to as much as your blog is getting my hands in the dirt in the spring. Congrats.

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    Barbara says

    Thanks for all the work you do. I love your Facebook page and receiving the e-mails.

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    Greer Conrad says

    I look forward to your posts and the step by step photo directions of delicious food.

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    Jane Rivers says

    Only been receiving your email updates for a few months now, after looking for sour dough recipes. Enjoy the variety of subjects.

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    Cristy says

    Happy anniversary to you and Happy Birthday to Bach…have made several of your recipes, want to make the strawberry soufflé next.
    I so enjoy your blog!

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    Jane says

    Congratulations, Kevin! I just discovered your English Muffin YouTube and it is fantastic! I’ll be trying it very soon and I’m so thrilled to know how to make these during the winter months without having to get out to buy them. That will be especially great during the blizzards, and of course they’ll taste better, too. Looking forward to more YouTube videos! Happy Spring

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    bobbye samdahl says

    Happy Anniversary
    my two most favorite recipes so far…lemon chicken papiwhatevers and the rustic sausage, sweet potato, cabbage supper! Keep them coming!
    love bobbye

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    Maria Chee says

    You are the best. Love, love your simple to follow directions and your sense of humour.

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    Pat Greenwood says

    Happy Anniversary and a Happy Spring! I enjoy everything you write about.
    Thanks

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    Leanne says

    I love reading your tips! You are an amazing chef, gardener, and decorator. Thank you for all that you do and for always making me smile when I read your blog.

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    Marsha says

    Always click on you email expecting something good and you always deliver!! Was just in Purling visiting my son and grandsons-you got lots of snow recently!! Would love a new mixer-my $5 yard sale mixer just doesn’t do what a good one could do for me!!

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    Diane says

    Happy Anniversary and Happy Spring! Even though it doesn’t look
    like spring yet in Northern WI, I have hope it will arrive soon!
    Thanks for a wonderful blog!

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    Linda says

    Happy Blog-Aversary! 🙂 I’m domestically and culinarily-challenged and I totally enjoy your blog! My first adventure with you was trying to make your Tomato Pie! It turned out DELICIOUS! I make it every year when my tomatoes grow up and/or when the tasty tomatoes are at the Farmer’s Market. 🙂

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    Elizabeth says

    Happy spring, Kevin & congratulation on 8 years of entertaining & educating us on all manner of things. Love the green mixer!

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    Suzanne says

    Congratulations on 8 web years! My sister & i have been to your garden on Garden Conservancy open days. You’re place is beautiful! This year i’m going to try your boxwood reproduction method. Thank you!

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    Linda Wiley says

    You’re lucky to be so brilliant and personable or we would all totally hate you..(oh ugly shade of pure jealousy!) Thank you for all the crazy good recipes and tips…except for the clotted cream. I am an addiction specialist nurse and ….seriously? Why god, why? Made some with your cream scones for a British friend and she said they were “better than home”.
    Seriously, I am so happy for you…8 years! So glad I found you, and I will work on not being jealous.

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    magz says

    congrats on your blogiversary! I am excited for a new season for gardening. I would love to win this beautiful mixer.

    Thanks for your input in my world.

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    Marcia Zerance says

    Congrats on your anniversary Kevin. While I have only found your site about a month ago, and joined your newsletter, I have thoroughly enjoyed your knowledge on a number of things. (Just a few days ago I was wondering why my daffodils didn’t bloom this year!) I’m looking forward to many more years of enjoying your articles and videos!

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    Joan Cockrill says

    Always look forward to your next post – seems like I always learn something interesting and I’ve made several of your yummy recipes – Thanks for sharing!

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    Elizabeth says

    Hi Kevin,
    Happy Spring & congratulations on 8 years of entertaining & educating us on any number of topics. Love the green mixer!

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    Teresa Edington says

    Hey Kevin congratulations! I’m sure you’ve had your moments of doubt and exasperation. But I’m betting you’ve had some really good fun times too.

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    Francis B. says

    Happy anniversary! I’ve followed you since the beginning. Thanks to your well-written (and tested) recipes, I feel like an accomplished chef!

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    Marsha Lockhart says

    Eight years of fun and inspiration. Thank you. I tried your Irish Wheat Bread; so easy, hearty and yummy!!!

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    Linda L. Holcomb says

    Kevin, I am so pleased for your success (and happiness) in all that you do. You have provided me with much joy in the beauty of your home and your gardens and much interest in your culinary skills. 🙂 You have given me many thoughts to ponder on. I would dearly love to be the recipient of your latest giveaway. I wasn’t chosen for the last one, but one doesn’t grieve over things we never had to begin with. 🙂 Being retired, I spend much time now experimenting in the gardens and the kitchen and I would love to have a real mixer that would enable me to “expand my horizons.” The hand mixer just doesn’t cut it. Other than that, have a wonderful day. I sympathize with your snow experiences, we don’t live all that far from you.

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    Caroline Pryor says

    Congratulations! I enjoy your blog. First day of Spring and snow is still piled high in downeast Maine.

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    Keila says

    Happy blog-iversary Kevin! I would also like to wish a Happy 94th birthday to my wonderful mamaw Belle. She is a great inspiration in my life.

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    El Pico says

    Congratulations on eight years of beautiful gardening, delicious food, and lots of fun!

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    Marie Gordon Gardner says

    Thanks for introducing me to winter sowing! Still waiting for them to appear but I’m excited especially to not have to harden my seedlings off. Congrats on the blog anniversary!

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    Bettye Mitchell says

    YEA SPRING, thanks for the give aways, cannot wait to start plantings. Congratulation and more to come.

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    Daphne lynch says

    My dream is to have a garden like yours. I love reading your blog and really enjoy and have learned so much about your incredible knowledge on gardening. Happy anniversary.

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    Tammy W says

    Hi Kevin – I read every post and love having a small window into your life. Happy Blogiversary!

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    Alane Breland says

    Loving your blog; I just recently discovered it! Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous mixer!

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    Kathy says

    Getting your posts makes me happy, wish we were neighbors. Congratulations on 8 years. Happy Spring

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    Peggy Herron says

    I’m looking forward to more videos form you ,Sweetie. I too am a big fan of clean windows alough I don’t have as many as you . We live in a poshy, formally very not posh neigborhood called Cobble Hill. We have our bottom two street level windows professionaly washed at the beginning of ever season . I wash the rest .
    Noticed you have another fan with the last name Herron . Obviously, we are women , who love to cook and garden with flair ! Ha

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    Beverley says

    Happy Anniversary! I look forward to reading your emails (blog) each day. Gorgeous green mixer!

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    Katrina Hall says

    Happy Blog-anniversary! Always enjoy your posts and photographs. My dear KA mixer is giving up the ghost , a new one would be wonderful!

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    Yvonne Rosa says

    I have enjoyed your site for the past few years, the recipes are always great! Keep up the great purveying of information.

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    Linda says

    March 20th is my birthday and the first day of spring. I love that my birthday brings everyone a bit of happiness too! What a great day to launch your blog.

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    Jon Beattie says

    Happy anniversary! It’s been a blast reading your blog and I’m sure the Vlog will be a hit. Wishing you and yours the best of spring !

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    alan groth says

    Happy Blogaversary! Love your posts – and looing forward to more in 2017!
    Alan G

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    Roxie Sue says

    I enjoy all the articles on gardening – both inside and out. I have a window for African Violets and a window for Orchids. Oh, and today is my granddog’s birthday! Happy Birthday Splinter!

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    Jo says

    We so enjoy your posts , especially the gardens, and love the awesome recipes. Congratulations on the great eight and Happy Spring!

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    Angie Lloyd says

    I started following your blog a couple of years ago. Ever since, I’ve been drooling over your recipes AND your gorgeous home!

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    Pris Hastings says

    Oh how exciting. Congrats on your blogging anniversary. Have loved your site for yrs. thanks for the chance at this beautiful mixer.

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    Barbara Agostino says

    Congratulations on 8 years. So excited Spring has finally arrived! It’s my favorite season.

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    Elly says

    I enjoy spring in Florida because the plants love to bloom and look beautiful before the HEAT arrives! Love the green, nice spring and earthy color.

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    Elizabeth Karan says

    Happy Anniversary and many more, especially for all your followers of all things Kevin!!! Could use something green after last week’s two day whiteout! Best to you Kevin

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    Karyn Clark says

    I have learned so much from you over the years. I look forward to your newsletter each week and love the videos.

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    Janet S Hatcher says

    Kevin, I always learn so much from you and your humor is icing on the cake! Thanks for the opportunity to win this beautiful spring green mixer and congratulations on your eighth year!

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    Peggy says

    I can’t think of anyone I would rather share an anniversary with (with the exception of my husband!). So happy I discovered your blog!

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    Amy says

    Thank you for all that you do! I enjoy reading your blog, and I’ve learned so much! Go Spring!

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    Priscilla Cuddy says

    I just got busy and did not see your posts regularly. I’ve missed you. I’m BAAACK!!!

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    Judy in northern WI says

    Happy Spring!! And Congratulations on your blogiversary!! And many more of both of them to you.

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    Grazyna says

    Happy Anniversary! I enjoy your posts and used quite a few recipes and garden ideas. Keep up a good work. Even though it’s a first day of spring we still have about 15″ of snow on the ground. But spring will come. Eventually.

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    Frances LeClair says

    Congratulations on your blog anniversary! What a great accomplishment! Here’s to more wonderful posts to come.

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    Gale Goodwin says

    First day of Spring in NH…….still snow on the ground. Wish you all a happy Spring!

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    Eileen hatch says

    I’ve enjoyed the blog for years, use all of the recipes and gardening tips and look forward to the weekly posts. Thanks for the inspiration and sharing.

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    Jill Moore says

    My favorite color! And, since my 24 year old KitchenAid is showing it’s age–this would be a welcome addition.
    Happy Anniversary!

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    Jude says

    I love your posts, makes gardening, cooking, cleaning my house and so many other fun posting you have to journey through the days.

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    margaret onufreychuk says

    I love reading about your beautiful gardens and what you are planting and of course your recipes. Yummy!

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    kathryn Biegel says

    Happy Anniversary Kevin! Fixed the whole wheat soda bread yesterday and everyone loved it. Thanks.

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    Bette says

    Thank you Kevin for sharing your knowledge. I have bought many of the items you use in the garden and kitchen and have never been disappointed. I sure hope I win this fantastic mixer. How can one be without this!

    All the best always.

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    Nancy P. Adams says

    Happy spring and happy anniversary. Enjoy your blog and now your new videos; keep up the good work. I tried your roasted strawberries with scones and cream – fantastic! Thanks.

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    Sheri says

    Love your blog. Every recipe I’ve tried has been a winner (and a ‘keeper’). You are my ‘go to’ for company and the yard. Have 15 milk jugs in the back right now and three are sprouting seeds already:)

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    Angela Koch says

    I would love the green mixer my mixer is so old. I love that you have recipes and how to’s to fix gardening problem’s. It’s a pleasure to read all the exciting things in each of your emails.

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    Lynne Lillie says

    Happy anniversary and congratulations on your successful, enlightening blog! One of these days I’m going to win one of these beautiful mixers!

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    Stacey says

    Yappy Anniversary to your blog! I made your Irish soda bread recipe for St. Patrick’s day and it was delish and easy peasy!!! Thank you 🙂 I love your blog and your humor ♡
    Sincerest Wags,
    Stacey Lamothe

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    Carmie says

    Congratulations & happy anniversary! Always enjoy your recipes & posts:) Loving the green

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    Stacy B. says

    Congrats on 8 years! That’s quite a feat! Thank you for everything that you do

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    Evelyn Scott says

    Thank You Kevin 🙂 Your website is so inspiring. I’d rather read it for hours rather than watch TV. Thanks again, Your flower farming friend, Evelyn

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    Amber Hall says

    I always look forward to your thoughts, photos and recipes. I hope Spring comes to you soon.

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    Katheryn Osborne says

    What a thrill to have this lucky color….I love your videos and have watched everyone so far…plus this mixer is the perfect color for my green house…. 🙂 !!!

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    Loma Huh says

    You’ve become such a great resource for recipes, gardening advice, and homekeeping ideas. Thanks for so faithfully working at making this such a fun, active, appealing blog. Well done!

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    Rodonna Murawski says

    Wow 8 yrs that is super, I love all the stuff you post and the gardening tips.. thank you~!

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    Sharon says

    You’ve given me much inspiration since I found your place. Happy anniversary and congrats on your success!

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    Dianne says

    Kevin, I love your blog, as well as your new You-Tube videos! I found your blog a few years ago, when I was looking for info about mulching with newspapers and found your helpful post about that. Since then, I’ve learned lots of other new things from you! So glad you take the time to share with all of us! Happy Blog-iversary!

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    Rosemarie Janeski says

    Happy Anniversary, Kevin. You have been so helpful in your blogs! Thank you❣

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    Anne L says

    Congratulations on eight years of sharing wonderful advise and recipes. I always look forward to reading your blog!

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    Christina Pearson says

    While we received 2+ feet of snow here in western NY last week, the spring-like temps (40ish and some sun even) the last few days have already melted a lot of that snow! And there’s nothing like the promise of spring to put a lightness in my step.
    I always look forward to reading your posts and now we can get videos too!
    Congratulations on 8 years!

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    Just Joan says

    Blog on. Spring bling is alive and green. Thanks for the fresh news and views of simple tips.

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    Diana Edgin says

    I really enjoy reading your blog. Always have a peaceful feeling seeing your home and landscaping.

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    Patti Adams says

    Congratulations on eight years! I believe that I have followed your blog since discovering it about seven years ago.

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    Erin says

    Congratulations to one of my favorite bloggers. I enjoy all of your posts, especially the gardening ones. The color of that mixer is gloriously green.

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    Christina Giordano says

    Eight Years !!!! Congratulations !! and thanks for taking the time to share your adventures (and recipes) with all of us. I’m so glad I found your site – now that I live in an apartment, I have to do all my gardening vicariously, by reading about yours!

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    Debra says

    My old stand mixer finally bit the dust… I would LOVE to win this lovely Grass-Green Mixer… it would be the ONLY GRASS Green I’d see here in Western MA … we are still buried under about 10″ of snow 🙁

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    Susan says

    Happy eighth anniversary! Thanks for taking us along on your journey. And happy first day of Spring. 🙂

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    catherine says

    Happy anniversary! terrific photos, and I love your recipes, especially when your fp little people make an appearance!

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    Celeste Bianco says

    HAPPY SPRING KEVIN!!! THANKS FOR YOUR SHINING SPIRIT AND YOUR GLORIOUS EMAILS!!!
    PS: MY MIXER AND MY HAND MIXER HAVE BOTH BROKEN!!!

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    Susan Foster says

    Thank you for sharing all your words of wisdom and awesome recipes. Love your blog!

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    Rose says

    Made your Irish Stew over the weekend. Absolutely 100% deliciousness.
    That one is a keeper-served with Guinness Stouts of course

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    Alexa says

    Thanks Kevin. I always enjoy your posts, both gardening and cooking, and like the way your sense of humor comes through your writing.

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    Celeste from Montana says

    Happy Anniversary Kevin on eight years!!!!!
    Thank you for your great gardening tips and recipes. I always look forward to receiving your e-mails.

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    Janice James says

    Happy Spring! I’ve been following you for a few years now and I just love your humor and great ideas! Congratulations on 8 years! All my love to Lily!

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    Artee says

    Congratulations on your much deserved success! I’m looking forward to your book and will definitely subscribe to your YouTube channel.

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    Laura Wickenhauser says

    Happy anniversary! I live for your blog updates. Thanks for the chance on the mixer!!

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    Laura Albrecht says

    Gardens, gardening, planting gardens, starting seeds, cooking, mixing, baking. All my favorite things. Thanks for being there to share some of yours.

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    Mary Gene says

    I always enjoy your emails and you are an inspiration in the garden and the house!
    Thanks for the giveaway and Happy Spring!

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    Teresa Kucera says

    Congratulations on 8 years. I love your blog and facebook page. Thanks to you, I am now overwintering geraniums like crazy!!

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    Kathleen Hussey says

    Congrats Kevin !I am so Happy for your success as I love your blog. It always gives me a feeling of confidence when I can learn new things joyfully; Love to the Lily beagle also. Keep up the great work !Not sure what you are looking for on Website but windows MSN?

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    Paul Butchart says

    Congratulations on 8 years. I have enjoyed watching the progress on the restoration of your wonderful home and lots of great ideas for the garden and kitchen as well. Thank you very much!

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    Sandra Allen says

    Kevin and Lilly,
    Happy first day of Spring!
    Best wishes on your new adventure on YouTube!
    Sandra

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    Valerie says

    Congratulations on 8 years! Thanks to your blog and tips about gardening my boys and I were able to start our own garden. They love to plant seeds and watch how everything grows.

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    Lynnette Stalker says

    Love what you do and love the recipes had tried alot of them…my favorite to wow guests is the chicken in paper with green beans….I live in the Houston area so I get to garden all year with lots of tropicals….HAPPY SPRING

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    Lorna A Herman says

    Just when I’m saying, again, “Nope. Not gonna garden this year. Nope.” . . . . . and then along comes your email and I’m making lists, drawing sketches, messaging my daughter with your garden tips for her First Time Ever Garden at her New Home…… and I’m a gonner. Well – not really a gonner – – – but Again a Gardener!!!!!! Thanks for the Inspiration!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Karen says

    Love all of the recipes you share, and a green mixer would be just the thing to add to my kitchen. Congrats on eight years and thanks for all of the great shares.

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    Diane C says

    Wow, I have been following your blog for quite a while. Your warm, friendly manner just pulled me in. Congratulations on eight lovely years!

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    Barb Crombie says

    Simply love your blogs Kevin. They always bring a smile and inspiration, and your writing style with colourful photos put me right in that entrance way and kitchen. Thanks so much.

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    Ginger says

    Big fan of everything you do. Everything I have made from your recipes has been perfect!

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    Shawna says

    Thanks for the blog. Your house is gorgeous, and I really enjoy the gardening tips. I appreciate the chance to win the mixer.

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    Janet says

    Kevin, Happy Anniversary! Thanks for everything! I made Irish Stew and soda bread and invited the neighbors for dinner last night. Turned out great! xo

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    Karen L. says

    Wow, eight years is a good long time to be blogging. Congratulations on that! It’s great that you have been keeping tabs on your recipes and gardening tips (yes and the dreaded cleaning ideas also but I prefer not to talk about cleaning). I think there are more than a few of us who are looking forward to your book coming out. May you have at least another eight years of fun blogging. And such a pretty spring mixer that someone will win soon. Nice of you to do that.

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    Cindy B says

    Congrats! Thanks for sharing your recipes. I’ve made quite a few. The green mixer would go great in my daughter’s kitchen.

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    amen kahwajy says

    Happy Anniverary!
    The green color of the mixer will look so at home in my yellow kitchen, will reflect the colors of spring daffodils.

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    Nancy says

    I so enjoy your blog and have used so many of your recipes and shared them with friends who have been the beneficiaries of your sharing. Thank you so very, very much!

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    Carol Samsel says

    CONGRATULATIONS on Eight Years in Blogland!!! The green machine is an exciting give-away and I would be thrilled to the max to win it 🙂 I just love coming here and have gotten so many great ideas and recipes of the years… Here’s to more GREAT YEARS AHEAD!!!!

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    Mary Howe says

    Love your blog, Your house is beautiful. I do your winter sowing and love it. I would love to win the pretty green mixer!!!

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    Marsha says

    Happy anniversary! I love the blog and am anxiously awaiting your cook book.
    The mixer color is fab!! Can’t wait to put it in my kitchen.

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    Joe Allen says

    Kevin, I’ve been going green for eight years now. You can help by randomly drawing #386.

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    D Johnson says

    Love that your posts are always down-to-earth, common sense and easy to understand. So looking forward to your You tube channel! Count me as a subscriber!

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    Jackson says

    Happy Blog-aversary Kevin! I really enjoy your posts.
    Wishing you much continued success.

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    Donna Korkus says

    Hi Kevin
    Happy Spring
    Congratulations on the blog have been following you for the duration
    The house looks lovely
    Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes & decorating ideas
    Best Regards
    Donna

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    sarah emmons says

    i so look forward to your emails – love your site – love your recipes – everything! and i love that kitchen aid mixer!!!!

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    Char. Kuehl says

    Hello Kevin I just love your site and congrats on your 8 years And I wish you much more success Keep the ideas coming Happy Spring from Canada Char.

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    Joan H. says

    Congratulations and happy first day of spring! I have enjoyed your recipes and gardening info for many years.

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    Ardell Barr says

    What a beautiful home you have. I’ve enjoyed our visits for many years now and appreciate all the info you have given us. Would love to have a green mixer. Look forward to many more years of learning from you.

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    Rebecca Mason says

    Love your blog. Especially your videos. Thanks for helping an intimidated baker feel like she can do it. 😀

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    Growing my own says

    I’ve only been following for a short while, but I have already used so many of your recipes and suggestions. Your recipes are doable and your ideas are sensible. Love the videos and the photography is beautiful. And, we old-house folks need to stick together. The rest of the world thinks we are crazy. Secretly we know they are right.

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    cher says

    Congratulations on 8 years. That mixer is the exact color of my daughters kitchen cabinets!

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    pamela j says

    Thanks for the wonderful blog with many hints and tips that I’ve used over the years.

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    Theresa says

    Congratulations! I have only been recently following in the grand scheme of things, but really look forward to your posts.

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    Kathleen says

    Spring keeps trying to arrive here. Most blooms have made through the snow and cold. Can’t wait for it to fully arrive. Always enjoy your fun blog and learn so much. Would also love to see the green mixer on my counter!

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    Marie K S says

    I have made a number of your recipes with great success, I’m on my third year of winter sowing and I have adopted some of your cleaning tips. You are one of my go to sites. Happy Anniversary and thank you for such useful information.

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    Margaret Senn says

    I love your blog, your ideas and suggestions are great. I have used several of your recipes. Sure would be nice to win.

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    Karen Szewczyk says

    It’s springtime in Wyoming!!! We probably have three or four more good snows coming where at least one will be a foot or two! I love Wyoming!!!

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    karen m says

    As a newbie to your website–where have I been the past eight years? Fabulous ideas to be found!

    Karen M

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    barbara says

    The snow is still on the ground here in Ontario…I can delay my spring clean up a little longer!

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    Patricia Z. says

    Buster the Beagle approves but he would like Lily the Beagle to approve this comment in 2 shakes of her tail.

    Wonderful blog, so glad I stumbled upon it.

    Can’t wait to try the winter seed trick next year.

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    MaryBeth Hibbert says

    Love your site……and watch all your posts on FB. Thanks for sharing your experiences and wonderment. Keep posting and Happy Spring to you from upstate Vermont where the snow is still here. It’s melted somewhat but still have about 2 feet on the ground. I’m itching to get in my garden. Oh and BTW….the green KA is beautiful.

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    MaryAnn says

    Congratulations! Hanging in there 8 years is a big accomplishment! Green for an early spring in Michigan.

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    Phyllis says

    Congratulations! Thank you for sharing bits of your life with all of us. It certainly has been a fantastic and loving journey. I wish you good healthy and happiness for the years to come. Hooray for Spring, now we need Mother Nature to be kind to us.

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    Joan Williams says

    Always enjoy your news letters ; cooking , gardening , work on your home and yes that cute all knowing DOG !! Keep up the good work .. Joan

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    Martha says

    Awwwe Kevin!!! Green is my favorite color! I’d love to have this mixer sitting on my counter ready to use when I get another hankering to make your Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread. YUM!

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    Robin Van Auken says

    I’m a fan and I’ve used your resources to revive my African Violets, try to convince my husband to use milk jugs for early seed sowing (hasn’t worked yet), and to cook yummy recipes. Keep up the excellent work. I enjoy hearing from you each week.

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    Diane Bunting says

    Congratulations and thanks for 8 years of tips, recipes, lovely photos, videos and humor! I wish you many more successful blogging years.

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    Susan says

    Greetings and happy first day of Spring from Belgrade, Serbia. It’s a beautiful day here, sunny and in the 70’s. Has the 24 inches of snow that I happily missed in Kinderhook last week melted yet?

    Congrats Kevin on your 8 years.

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    Emmie Amerine says

    Sour dough bread and cinnamon raisin breads are winners!! I need that mixer to make it easier.
    Wonderful blog! Enjoy food ,gardening and everything!!

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    Lynn Ford says

    Thank you for your emails. I really enjoy reading your recipes and gardening tips. Today is also my parent’s 47th wedding anniversary 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win the green mixer. It is beautiful and very spring like.

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    Verlie Whitlock says

    O.k. – you’ve taught us to clean our homes and windows, make our beds, put food on the table and grow everything we need to make our lives worth living: what else could you offer us to make our days complete? A beautiful green mixer, that’s what! Well, we can all hope, can’t we?

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    Cindy Long says

    Thanks for the opportunity to enter your drawing for the lovely green mixer! Your home is beautiful and I must say, I’m a bit jealous that your spring cleaning is done!! Peace. . . .

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    Tana says

    Happy Anniversary, Kevin! Thanks for all the information and entertainment over the years!

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    Shayla says

    Your blog floods my pinterest! I absolutely love your stuff. Thank you! Happy spring!

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    Suzanne says

    Happy Spring! Hope the snow is finished now that Spring is here. Thanks for the chance to win the lovely green mixer.

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    Linda McCormack says

    Kevin..I’ve been following you for about two years now. I’ve learned so much. Seem like we’re kindred spirits. I even have the same blue dishes that you have that I see in your photos!

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    Kathy L says

    Time sure flies, doesn’t it? I really enjoy your posts! Thanks for taking time to do it!

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    Betty-Anne says

    Happy Anniversary. Love your recipes, gardening tips and your wonderful sense of humor!

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    Gigi says

    You bring the anticipation of the joy of this day to your writing. Love all the projects of hope with seeds, and cleaning and new recipes to share. You so totally rock Kevin and happy anniversary. Love this day!!!

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    Lisa B Gerard says

    Green with envy AND I have a green kitchen!
    Please, please , please…….
    XOXo

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    SMcK2 says

    Congrats on the anniversary! Hope you are keeping images of spring alive in your head under all that snow. We got 3 feet so I’m right there with you in thought.
    Thanks for all the great recipes and inspiration!

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    Angeline Angela says

    Congrats!! Thanks for all you have cooked and teached and shared. Celebrate!!

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    Yvonne says

    Happy Blogversary! Oh my, 8 already .. wow. I have enjoyed your posts and tried and loved many of your recipes. Keep up the great work Kevin … looking forward to seeing the new YouTube Star! What a wonderful colour for the mixer … spring is here (I hope). Happy St. Paddy’s Day!

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    Gail says

    Kevin, we look forward each week to your delightful blog, its inspiring tips, and the chance to see you here. I whispered to Lily that the 23rd is my 70th birthday and that I really need a wonderful green mixer, but she said I had to join the giveaway and cross my fingers anyway just like everyone else. So, one in 430 is my best odds today!

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    susan says

    Your blog always gives me a smile with great humour as well as inspiration in recipes and gardening. A fun read. Happy Anniversary!

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    Julie R says

    Wow, 8 years blog anniversary, that is awesome ! I so much enjoy seeing your blog in my email every week. And love your recent addition of videos. Thanks for the generous give away. I would love it. Happy Spring everyone = )

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    Betty Blalock says

    I have such a case of spring fever, and the green of the mixer is icing on the cake!

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    Kathy from Cold Climate Gardening says

    The first day of spring on the calendar and the first day of spring in my garden have never been the same day. Spring is always later here, and with the bulk of 3 feet of snow still on the ground, I despair of seeing the actual ground before April. I don’t cook a lot of your recipes because I follow a low-carb diet, but I do enjoy the sense of humor in your cooking posts. And I enjoy comparing your Hudson Valley garden with my Southern Tier one. You are usually a bit ahead of us. Here’s to another eight years!

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    Ray Stokes says

    I forget how many years I’ve been reading you and I have enjoyed it. I think Lily the Beagle will approve comments in 2 wags of a dogs tail. lol 🙂

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    Debra J. says

    I’m GREEN with envy…for whoever wins this gorgeous machine! My absolute favorite color!

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    Mary W says

    WOW a lot of green mixer lovers here! Never mind, they probably love your blog like I do. Congratulations on your 8 year anniversary.

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    Carolyn says

    Always look forward to the new blogposts. Thanks for all your inspiration in the kitchen and the garden.

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    Yvonne Jenkin says

    I do enjoy your blog and your videos. Thank you for sharing your entertaining self with us.
    Enjoy spring!

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    Linda Wursten says

    Love your e-mails with all the beautiful pictures of food and gardens. Enjoy your recipes and gardening tips and the instructions that go with them. Please keep it up.

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    PT says

    I haven’t been here for eight years but I have thoroughly enjoyed the time I have been here. To your future and learning more and more~

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    Pepper says

    Every weekend, I eagerly anticipate reading your blog. It is especially appreciated since we are in the same gardening zone. Congratulations on 8 years!

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    Marion says

    Have made a number of your dishes. Love them. And enjoy visiting your property during Open Garden Days. Maybe your bulbs will soon “spring” up through all the snow. Happy Anniversary!

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    Kate Skogen says

    Congratulations on eight years of blogging! How do you find such great ideas? I will be washing my windows soon, so thank you for re-posting your easy way to wash them.
    Cheers, and happy Spring!

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    Sheila Long says

    Happy Anniversary! I look forward to reading your emails when they pop up 🙂
    And yes please to enter for the mixer!

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    Justine M says

    Happy blogiversary! Such a treat to have stumbled upon your blog. Your humour, wit, great info and delicious recipes are simply… wonderful. Thank you. Happy spring indeed!

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    Susan Forsythe says

    Congratulations! I enjoy reading your blog – will check you out on YOU TUBE!

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    Jb says

    How I love your posts, I can’t begin to tell you. I learn a lot and it makes me laugh too. Happy spring to you and little Lilly.( also my dog’s name)

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    Avis Sorensen says

    Congrats on 8 years! So glad I found your blog. I really enjoy your writing style. Thanks for your blog and your giveaways!

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    Meredith says

    Love your blog, you inspire me. I have implemented some on your ideas for grand
    results. Happy Anniversary.

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    Tricia B. says

    Happy anniversary, and happy first day of spring, Kevin! It’s cloudy and 45º here in Chicagoland, where the crocuses bloomed in the snow last month, and daffodils are six inches high.

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    jberry says

    Congratulations on your success Kevin. My first visit here. Also kudos on the striking color choice for the prize.

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    Linda D says

    Happy anniversary – I’ve enjoyed every minute of it that I’ve been on board! Love, love, love the mixer color – so cheerful!

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    Carolyn Baumel says

    Happy Anniversary! Sorry I missed the first 7 years, but catching up as we speak. Love all you do, especially your attitude! Thank you!

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    Chuck says

    Impressive home and gardens! I always enjoy the outdoor photographs especially. And I find your humor to be fun reading. Thank you for the time and effort expended.

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    Maddie Harwood says

    Congratulations! Always look forward to your blog. Great giveaway; fingers crossed!

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    MOliver4u says

    That day was a good one for us too! I really love reading your blog and enjoy the recipes and gardening tips you are kind enough to share. Thanks for all you do!

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    Brian T says

    Congratulations on 8 years!!! Thank you so much for all the great information, beautiful green things, tasty eats and just so much happiness!! All the best on many more years to come!

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    Bernadette Ducasse says

    Sorry typed my email incorrectly above. Congratulation on all your success. Yeah for Spring! The daffodils are blooming here in Oregon.

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    BETSY R. HARRIS says

    Thank you for sharing yourself and your recipes for eight years now. Your Classic Tomato Pie was the first tomato pie I had ever eaten much less made. It has been a summer staple in our kitchen!

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    Mary Kearney says

    I’ve only found your site last year and am impressed with how beautiful your ideas are. Keep up good work.

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    P Holmes says

    Congratulations!!!
    Thanks for all the delicious recipes and helpful gardening tips that you have shared over the last 8 years.

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    Mary in Iowa says

    “Green, green, it’s green they say on the far side of the hill. Green, green, I’m goin’ away …”

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    Annie says

    Love your style……One if these years maybe I will get myself invited to your oh so fun Halloween party!! LOL!! Congratulations on 8 very wonderful years!

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    AllisonK says

    Woot! Happy Anniversary! I can’t believe it is already 8 years that I’ve been enjoying your wisdom. I’m looking forward to many more years of you (and Lilly)!

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    Mary Quinn says

    Doesn’t seem like I have been reading this blog for that many years and day dreaming how I can make my house and garden look like yours. Congratulations.

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    Cindy S. says

    Happy Anniversary! I actually stumbled across your blog fairly recently. I spent an entire afternoon going over past posts, swooning over your beautiful home and gardens. I am so glad I found this. Your blog is a pleasant escape from the dramatic world we live in. I wish you many more happy years blogging!

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    Barb Hutchinson says

    Hi Kevin,
    I wish I had found you right years ago, sadly not my story. But I did find you about 2 years ago and since then my Sunday’s haven’t been the same. Your emails are the first thing I look for.

    I agree with Suzanne, dog cookie recipes would be great!

    I look forward to many more years of pictures, stories and recipes.

    Fondly,
    Barb

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    Linda D says

    Hello Kevin, WOW…what a time it has been..how exciting to have the opportunity to pursue your passion…so many folks don’t have the courage to take the risk..to many more exciting articles…thank you for sharing your knowledge and expanding mine.

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    Judi A. says

    I’ve been following you for about two years, and can definitely say I’ve tried more recipes from your blog than any cooking or gardening blog. And more importantly, each recipe became “a keeper.” The photographs of your gardens give me the inspiration to get my spring garden started each year. Thanks for all the work you’ve put into your blog.

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    Bobbie Mitchell Treadway says

    Green is my favorite color. It will brighten my kitchen in Indiana after all the dreary winter weather.

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    Nancy H says

    Happy Anniversary, Kevin….looking forward to many more years of your expertise and good humor.

    Thanks for all you share!

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    Beatrice Decker says

    Love your blog, love your recipes, love your garden, love your house!
    Congrats and happy spring!

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    Tia Carney says

    Happy Spring to you too! I always enjoy your posts and newsletter. Your generosity with the mixer give-aways cannot be matched. Thank you and enjoy the day. Here’s a funny for your day: How do people in lovely Florida know it is Spring? The ‘Snowbirds’ fly north again!

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    Myrtle Miller says

    Happy Spring to you! Thank you for all the wonderful memories. I deal with thyroid issues and so many times you would post about cleaning and your joui de vie would encourage me. So on a scale of one to ten ten being I feel like spring cleaning my energy level would go from a one to maybe a two. Thyroid issues especially hypo are no fun and exact a toil on energy levels. Your posts though were a constant source of encouragement. Blessings to you on your journey and should stardom reach you know that it is your just due. Happy spring to you, the Silver Fox, Lily, Camille and the rest of your family!

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    Linda says

    Congrats, and love your blog! Thank you Kevin for your inspiring and helpful cooking, gardening and household information that you have graciously shared the past eight years. Looking forward to your cookbook and wish you continued success.

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    Cheryl Wright says

    Glad I found you! There’s always something interesting going on! I’ve made quite a few of your recipes, enjoyed your decorating tips, but most of all, use your gardening as inspiration of what’s to come! Gardening has always been a pleasure for me, but there’s always room for tweeting it! Thank you!

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    Linda Johnston says

    I only discovered your blog about a year ago, but enjoy your beautiful photos, garden tips and recipes and your warm and friendly writing style. Thank you for the opportunity to enter the give away.

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    tammy wisdom says

    Happy Anniversary! Looking forward what the future brings! Happy first day of spring…

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    Kristin Malovich says

    So glad to find someone who appreciates Bach and gardening! Congratulations on eight years!

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    Martha Robinson says

    Thank you so much for years of inspiration and information! I would love to have a green mixer.

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    Susan Bingler says

    Happy Spring, Kevin. And congratulations on 8 successful years of blogging. Your personality shines through to your readers.

    Hear in Bucks County PA, we had a “pre-Spring” Spring in February. It was 60 to 80 degrees for an extended period and my hellebores, snowdrops, aconite daffodils were up and blooming until last week when we got 7 inches of snow and ice. Still waiting for the melt down to see if they survived.

    Susan Bingler

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    Suzin says

    Happy Anni Kevin!
    I look forward to your wit and wisdom and your amazing easy recipes … keep on keepin on! 🙂

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    Lisa Grandstaff says

    I love that you’ve kept a lively, viable and pertinent blog together after eight years. In Internet “time” that is a LONG time! I chalk it up not only to your good taste, Kevin, but your witty, sassy, charismatic personality. Oh, and Lily and her feline companions are not to be left out… good luck for another Internet “eon!” (Or as long as it moves you and excites you to do this.)
    Peace out, brother!

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    Geetha says

    Love getting your articles in my inbox and spend hours enjoying your articles about your beautiful home and incredible effort you put into maintaining it! Truly a labour of love.Thanks Kevin and for all that you do, the good food and great times you share with us. Happy spring and 2017!!! Big hug to Lily and congrats!

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    Kathleen M Moore says

    I look forward to your recipes each week, my favorite so far is the french pastry. Made this weekend and put apples on top. Oh my my my delicious. You made it seem so simple and it was. This will always be the one I will use to make my tarts. Thanks for making me a better cook. My friend Susan Wall sent me the link and I am so glad she did. I have only been with you for a few weeks now but have enjoyed all the tips, recipes and wonderful photos of you home and garden.
    Happy Anniversary

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    Robert says

    I love your emails. I look forward to them. I first starting getting them about 4 years ago when my daughter told me about you. I have prepared many of your recipes and I have never been disappointed.

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    Jean Brimley says

    Kevin, Congratulations on your 8 Year Blogiversary!!! If only I had found you that long ago. I have learned so much during the past year from your emails. For instance, I have never, ever, ever been able to get an African Violet to bloom, despite my Mother’s ability to do so effortlessly. Happily, of my eight plants which have all come from sprouted leaves we found in her home when she died, four are now blooming, two more have pushed up their buds, and the other two, well, they’re thinking about it. This has been a fun adventure for me. Thank you.
    Additionally, I am a lover of gardens, old homes and yummy food. You have covered them all.
    With much appreciation
    Jean

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    Mary Leach says

    Eight years! I have loved every recipe I have tried that you have shared. The pancakes with roasted strawberries were fantastic.

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    Rudolf says

    What a lovely house you have, Kevin. I love the wood and decorations, very tasteful. – So far there is no sign of spring in our area, the garden is covered with 1′ snow. Oh well, we think spring.
    Thank you for the opportunity to win the “Green Machine”.

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    Carol J. says

    Happy Anniversary! I enjoy the recipes, African violets, and your enthusiasm for living well.

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    Erin Wubben says

    Happy Anniversary! It’s one of my favorite days today as well. I’m celebrating my brother’s birthday. He can’t be here in person to celebrate as he passed away. Congratulations on your success and thank you for sharing your passion with all of your followers.

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    Mary Ann Wood says

    “Discussions” with my husband every year regarding care of our daffodil hill. I have printed out all your advice to show him — mainly because I was right!!! Would absolutely love to win the mixer. I really enjoy your emails – the articles, the pictures, and your sense of humor!

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    Judy says

    What’s not to love about a green mixer? I like your style, Kevin. (And your recipes, your gardens, your house, your dog. . .)

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    Marnie says

    Love reading your blog! Your article about leaf mulch helped me through a tough season of horsetail weed!

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    Barbara says

    Hello Kevin, to cook all your delicious prescriptions I would need the green mixer. Thank you.

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    Barb Gilligan says

    Can’t think of a better color to enhance my kitchen. Congrats on the 8 years Kevin….love all your sharings up here in Minnesota.

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    kitty rankin says

    I have a tart pan someone gave me years ago but I never used it because I had no idea how to do it. I learned a lot from your video. Happy Anniversary!

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    Marj says

    Congratulations on 8 years! I look forward to reading your posts each week!
    Keep them coming!

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    Kathy Morrison says

    Would love to be mixing next year’s Shamrock cookies in this lovely green mixer!

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    Cathy says

    I’ve been reading your blog and getting your emails for years…and now I just subscribed to your You Tube channel! Yay!!!!!

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    Helene Piazza says

    I am using my Mother’s 60 plus years old Kitchen Aid mixer. I would
    love to win a new one. My sister loves you and told me about you.
    Enjoy all recipes and tips.

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    Hanna says

    The mixer is green, my lawn is green, I am green with envy, but most of all I wish you the Luck of the Irish in the future year.

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    Kathy Cummings says

    I came across your website about six months ago and I just love it! I have tried several of your recipes and they were wonderful. So glad I found you!

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    dawn says

    hi kevin….i found your website by way of an internet search for tips on how to care for african violets. your article with your words of wisdom were the clearest, in the simplest terms. my plant is already growing better. much appreciation. also, i find myself looking on your site for anything involving house cleaning. it motivates and inspires me. i need it! happy 8th anniversary of your blog. 🙂

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    arthur martin says

    Do you ever take time to stop and wonder where the time/ years have gone so quickly?

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    Lillian Uvalle says

    New subscribers – so glad I ran into your site. So many helpful suggestions and ideas. Thank you! And thank you for chance to win the mixer!

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    Carol K says

    Kevin, I love your home, garden tours and receipes I made the chocolate castle cake again this year at Christmas. When I was making my Christmas tree spritz cookies I made little wreaths for the windows. I put in toothpicks and hung them on. It was so cute. Thanks again.

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    Dorothy Hull says

    Kevin – new to your website and absolutely love it – besides all the great recipes I love the garden info you post. Went right out and put newspapers down to prevent weeds -Congratulations on your great success – Dorothy

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    Daryle in VT says

    That mixer sure is green, won’t have any trouble finding it when I’m going to mix up some home made bread. Congrats on 8 years!

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    Grace White says

    Happy Anniversary. You have inspired so many people with your blog. I save every one I get.

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    Cathy Quimby says

    Happy Anniversary Kevin! I made your Irish Stew for St. Patrick’s Day. It was fun and turned out scrumptious!

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    Annette says

    Happy Anniversary! I hope you have many more. 🙂 (loving all the green images)

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    Mary says

    Congrats to you and many more years of sharing your food and gardening! I love your website!

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    Deb Zillich says

    I love receiving your posts. Good luck with your YouTube channel. Thank you for the opportunity to win the giveaway.

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    Karen Castro says

    For a variety of reasons, March 20th holds a very dear part of my heart. Congratulations and please, please keep the blog postings coming! They are informative and so very enjoyable.

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    Shellee Morrison says

    Your winter casserole of smoked sausage, sweet potato and cabbage wowed my family! Good eatin’!

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    Lesley Byrne says

    This might be the first day of spring….But it is snowing here in Newfoundland….But winning that lovely green mixer would certainly brighten my winterish spring

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    Shannon Frazier says

    Happy octoaniversary hort friend.
    Had I not divorced his triple cheating lying face, I would be celebrating 26yrs of marriage. Ah well, spring is for fresh new growth, eh?

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    Rhonda says

    Happy Birthday, blog and I am so thankful for this blog, Kevin. I have learned so much. Thank you!

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    Joe Barbagallo says

    You’re the best in all you do, Congratulations on this 8th Aniversary and many more to come!

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    Regina says

    Happy spring! Love your blog and have tried many of your recipes. They are scrumptious!

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    Maureen says

    8 years… Wow… I learned so much: winter sowing, popovers, blue sky vine, to name a few!

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    Kim says

    Wow! Congrats!! It doesn’t seem like it’s been that long. Time flies when you’re having fun 🙂

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    Ronda Little says

    My wedding anniversary, in 1996 it snowed that evening, congrats on your blog anniversary, I’ve always dreamed of owning a stand mixer like this, how awsome it would be, not to mention green is my favorite color!!!

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    Lorena Keech says

    Happy anniversary. I have had such fun following your blog, I hope you celebrate many more years blogging.

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    Fran says

    I have enjoyed several of your recipes and gardening tips. Thanks for all the information!

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    Sherillee Baker says

    So pleased that I happened upon your page/blog. You incorporate all the things that I love, gardening, cooking, housekeeping et. Looking forward to much more. Thank you

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    Nancy H says

    Congrats and Happy Blog Anniversary! I’ve really enjoyed and most of all learned some much useful gardening and cooking information from you …….from winter sowing, mulching and weed prevention, to making my own cheese and yogurt, and tomato pies from my summer harvest. Thanks for all your wonderful tips!

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    Carol says

    Love your spring cleaning list. When you finish, you can do mine! Love the green color of the mixer–perfect for spring and post St. Patrick’s Day. Enjoy all that spring offers. Thanks for your spirit-lifting posts. Carol

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    Mary says

    Congrats on your 8 year Blogiversary!! You are a inspiration and a ray of sunshine to all gardeners and cooks who have found your blog.
    Looking forward to many more!!! Kisses to Lily too.

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    Marymargaret Goldsmith says

    FIRST: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
    SECOND: THANKS FOR ALL THE HELPFUL HINTS AND RECIPES.
    THIRD: LOTS MORE ON THE GRAIN FREE AND EGG FREE TYPES OF RECIPES.

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    Bev says

    I always enjoy getting your newsletter. There is always something new and fun going on with them.

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    Joanne Perkins says

    YOur blog is happy and I enjoy seeing pics of your “humble” abode and recipes.

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    Deb Rounds says

    Always save your posts for the end of the day to savor them with a cup of tea. The happiest of anniversaries to you (and all of us-Thank you!!).

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    Jan says

    Happy Anniversary. I look forward to many more years. I do enjoy your pictures. the mixer is beautiful.

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    Emma Limber says

    Happy Blogiversary! Love your posts. Looking forward to reading your posts for many year to come. Let me add, your You Tube videos are so refreshing and inspiring.

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    mau in norcal says

    Happy Spring!
    And thanks for that look at past articles…..always helpful and tres amusante!

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    Patty Knapp says

    Happy Anniversary!! I love your blog.
    Especially the one about the care of violets, I found it very helpful.

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    Mary G says

    I always look forward to your emails… will it be a great garden tip, a delicious recipe, or a discussion of washing machines?

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    Beth Elsbrock says

    Happy Spring – the mixer is such a lovely color, and looks so much like Spring!

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    Judy says

    Congrats on your blog anniversary Kevin! Please enter me in the giveaway. I’ve got a green kitchen so this would be a beautiful addition!

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    Linda A says

    OK, subscribed to youtube channel.

    It always amuses me how all the lurkers come out of the woodwork when there’s
    a give-away. Kind of nice to know just how many people follow you … and then
    there’s those who don’t bake but enjoy reading other parts of the blog that may
    not be commenting on this one. You’ve got quite a following – which is no surprise
    for such an entertaining and informative blog.

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    Michael says

    I hope your daffodils are in bloom celebrating your anniversary!
    Thanks for sharing your journey

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    RK VanOrsdal says

    How did you know I needed a green mixer? I knew I was going to like this site because you picture of you standing in his garden with a wine glass.

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    Becki J says

    Congratulations! I love your Blog and have made many of your recipes:)
    I love your generous heart of all your giveaways! I am now going to go check out your you tube, thanks for all your tips, hints, and tricks. Give Lily a pet behind the ears for me…love her too!!!

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    Pat says

    I’ve been following and enjoying your writing/blogging/sharing/teaching/inspiring/and now videos, for about half the time you’ve been at it. We plan to replace our bath window, this spring, insert glass shelves, and cover them with violets. familiar?

    When I retired I brought home about 35 violets I had grown in the window near my desk. My 5 year old granddaughter shreded some cattails and decorated the violets completely. You can’t get that stuff off. Consequently they all died and so did my story, until now.

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    Joyce Bradley says

    I’m subscribed to your Youtube. Congrats on 8 years. I don’t know if I’ve been following that long ,,,,, but it has been close to that. I’m looking forward to that book coming out. I hope you’ll give your BIG fans opportunity to get an autographed copy!!

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    Tiffany says

    Happy anniversary Kevin!
    While researching Lovage on the Internet I had the good fortune to find your blog.
    We fellow Lovage lovers have to stick together! Happy to report that my 5 lovage plants are coming up through the heavy mulch they got last fall. Great harbinger of spring!

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    Irene Wilkinson says

    Already have a Kitchen Aid mixer but this would be such a great gift for my daughter. She likes to cook and the green is perfect.

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    Debbie Powers says

    You have become my lifestyle guru. Your Irish Soda Bread recipe was a huge hit and truly I have “herb garden envy.” Thanks for brightening up my day!

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    Becky Cotterman says

    Congratulations! You are doing an amazing and outstanding job! Pray you are around for many more!
    It just so happens that I redecorated my kitchen in green! Comment to hubby that I need a green mixer now!! I would be delighted to win this beayty!!!!!!

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    Kristin says

    Congrats on 8 years! I love all of the subject you talk about on your blog, and I love the recipes I have tried!

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    Angelika Carroll says

    I came across your website a few weeks ago when I was googeling “using vinegar as lethal weapon against garden weeds.” I have been hooked ever since! Your garden is a true inspiration to a novice Florida gardener like myself and your roasted strawberries recipe has been the crowning touch of many a desserts I’ve made since. I’ve send your link to several of my friends and hailed you as “Martha Stewart on steroids.”

    For once, I was thankful for all the weeds in my garden.:-)

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    Shalese Jackson says

    Congratulations and Happy Spring! Thanks for sharing your home and recipes!

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    Michael says

    Happy Spring! Though it has felt like Spring here in Texas since about mid-January.

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    Denise says

    Look forward to your posts,pictures and videos. You are fabulous and make me laugh out loud

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    VickieB says

    Congratulations on your anniversary! Best wishes for many, many more! Love your website and have for several years now. Ready to “Go Green” with a new mixer. Until then …….. Please and Thank you!

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    Barb says

    So glad I just found your website! I have subscribed to your newsletter and spent hours reading! I love it and thank you for all the time you put into sharing with us!

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    Sally Stafford says

    Ooooh ! A Pantone “color of the year” kinda mixer ! Looking forward to more years !

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    Lee Meadows says

    Welcome Spring! and cheers to lovely days to come outside with friends. Thank you for the chance to win a cute mixer to make some recipes in. I enjoy the ideas and recipes that you have shared through your blog and newsletter.

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    Mark B says

    Happy Anniversary to you and Happy Birthday to me 🙂
    Thank you for your continued generosity.

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    Lois Flynn says

    Happy Anniversary!! Love your recipes and wonderful gardens. Thank you for sharing them.

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    Madelynne Pursglove says

    Happy Blogaversary! Great info here. Discovered winter sowing here and have had some success. Thanks for all the useful content!

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    Roberta Perez says

    Congratulations!! On eight wonderful years and thank you for all the great information
    about everything I love!! Love the color of that mixer!! Spring is here!!
    Here is to many more years of your great blog!!!

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    Suzette Cameron says

    Congratulations on your anniversary. Only sorry it took my so long to discover your blog. Thoroughly enjoying ready your weekly newsletters with all your articles and hints. I am from New Zealand and would love to be the winner of a gorgeous new mixer.

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    Katy says

    Happy Anniversary and thanks for your wonderful recipes, advice, stories and sharing your beautiful life with all of us!

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    Susan Kennedy says

    Wow kevin, I’m number 699! Guess I’m not the only one who loves your gardening tips and recipes!!! Happy spring!

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    Connie says

    I wish I would have known about your blog 8 years ago, but it has fulfilled me since I found it. I enjoy your recipes, your gardening tips and all of the pictures that you share of your home and gardens. Your step-by-step recipes make me giggle! Cheers to the first 8 years and I wish you (and me) more entertaining years to come. Happy Anniversary and Happy Spring.

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    Kay Crichton says

    Now you have all this well deserved fame and influence, could you PLEASE hurry spring along here in the Pacific NW? This cold rain is getting soooo old. Help us!

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    Aimee says

    Congrats on your 8 year Anniversary!!! Love the color of this mixer. Perfect for spring and my new kitchen, of course!!!

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    Nancy Talmage says

    It really does not seem it has been eight years! Everything is so new and bright, just like a beautiful spring day! It has been wonderful seeing your photographs and reading all of your news and recipes and I look forward to another eight years! Now, for the green mixer…yes! please 🙂 Happy spring!

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    Cheryl Durst says

    Wow look how far you’ve come! I’m 718 and there’s lots more to comment Im sure. Happy anniversary and thanks for all of the beauty you bring into our lives.

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    Sandy B says

    Happy anniversary. Too bad this is a random drawing. I could win for most deserving, my KitchenAid is so old that white was the only color available.

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    Cheryl Scharling says

    Hi Kevin, looking forward to watching your gardens grow! (And mine, too! Just planted impatiens and tomatoes today to celebrate the first day of spring!) And I sure would love to win this mixer!

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    patricia skinner says

    I just love your hallway and the garden is just wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win that lovely mixer.

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    Peggy Mee Welch says

    I am trying your winter sowing for the first time this year. Thank you for the great directions. Happy 8th anniversary.

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    Gabi says

    Happy anniversary! Kevin, you are one of these natural angels walking our earth who likes to share the beauty of the house,garden and delicious food recipes. Very rare combination with your humorous undertone. These days almost everybody is artificial and pretentious because they think it is modern. Well thanks god society is waking up and started to realize that nothing is more important then to have a beautiful house,garden and healthy food coming from the garden.Keep going and share your humor and experience with the rest of the world.
    Blessings to you
    GaBi

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    Paula Emberley says

    Happy Anniversary. Spring is my favourite season. Love your blog and and all the beautiful pictures of your gracious home.

    Paula Emberley

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    DeAnn says

    Congratulations on 8 yrs. I hope you are blessed with many more. I enjoy your blog and your wonderful sense of humor.

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    Susan Kaltenbach says

    Love your blog Kevin. Please keep posting gluten free recipes sometimes. Did you get tons of snow like we did this past week? We still have about 2 ft of snow on the lawn, with much higher piles where ever snowbanks are. It was much deeper just a few days ago. Can’t wait for spring and love all your gardening posts too! Thank for offering another great prize.

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    Linda Z says

    I have so appreciated your blog, recipes and all. I love the house and garden. Awesome. You also have a fantastic appreciation for small businesses that is such an encouragement to me. Thanks Kevin.

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    Nisha says

    Happy Anniversary! The timing of your giveaway is perfect. I just had to say goodbye to my Kitchen Aid Mixer “Old Faithful.” Although I am blue, a green Mixer “Lettuce” (as in Lettuce bake bread together) could sure cheer me up.

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    Laura says

    Happy 8th Blog Anniversary. Enjoy the recipes – recently made the really simple English Muffins. The only thing in the recipes I usually change – but the recipe still comes out great – is the color of the spatula or bowl you recommend to do the mixing or mixing in. Keep up the good work!

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    Chrysta says

    Your blog always makes me smile. I love your garden! I would love to give this to my mother in law. She has helped us out so much over the last year. 🙂

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    Carmen says

    Happy Spring! Love your blog and recipes and garden! Keep the inspiration going many many more years 🙂

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    Marise says

    i am finding purple phlox right now, and planting ground cover. It looks beautiful & beyond in your garden! I do not have a green thumb, so a green mixer would be lovely 🙂 And i’m working on the thumb thing.
    We love your blog and your facebook and especially the recipes!

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    Tracy says

    Hi Kevin,
    Happy Anniversary to you I wish you nothing but many more years of sharing what you know, in your unique and friendly ‘voice’ and writing style. And….I’ll always support anyone who employs a mature beagle…. The mixer looks so Springy! Count me in, please.

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    Patricia Cremens says

    Happy Anniversary! I love that you sometimes have gluten free recipes. And your garden hints, as well as tours of your own gardens, are a delight to see.

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    Charlie Hedges says

    First time reader but the green mixer caught my eye. Would love to have such a bright addition so my ancient white mixer could become retired like me 🙂

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    Katy says

    Hi Kevin,

    Happy blogaversary. Thanks for all the great recipes and ideas.
    Love you, wish I lived near you and we were friends.

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    Valerie says

    Thank you Kevin for sharing your life and beautiful home with us……..and for your generosity!! Love your dialogue…….my mini daffs are starting to pop up…..yah!! 🙂

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    Susi says

    Love your blog and wish you a very happy blogiversary. As it happens, today is my 72nd birthday and so honored to have been able to co-celebrate the first day of spring for 72 years.

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    Jane says

    Thanks for the gardening info and for sharing the history of your home and gardens. Finally things are beginning to green up in Missouri!

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    Barbara Baldus says

    Congratulations and thank you. I love your blog with all the fabulous recipes, gardening tips and the seasonal garden tours. You do good work!

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    Vee says

    What a popular guy you are with so many comments and entries. Pity I didn’t meet you until a year ago. I feel that I’ve missed a lot, but I’m making up for it now. If anyone asks, the Marmalade Cake is the best. I’ve made it again and again, each time with some adaptation caused by my lack of an ingredient you suggested. Each time, the cake has come out spot on, so the kudos to you are because this and all your recipes are flexible. You’ve pared them down to the essentials, and now it’s OK for us, your followers, to make your recipes our own. I like that. Today we’re enjoying your whole wheat soda bread in a loaf. It’s as good as you said.

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    Linda says

    Congratulations on your 8th year blog anniversary! Just finished making lavendar cupcakes with honey frosting while waiting for the snow to melt. This mixer would look fabulous in my newly redone kitchen and with my jadeite collection

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    Marina says

    Happy Anniversary! I am quite new to your lovely blog, however, I browsed so much through your old entries that I feel like I’ve been a loyal subscriber for a long time. Thank you!

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    Beth says

    I’m a new reader so I have not been around for much of all this goodness. But I’m already subscribed to the channel and soak up all your domestic wisdom.
    Hopefully some newbie luck will get me a mixer.
    I’d ship in the US if I won, though I’m outside the country.

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    Vonda Gunnells says

    That green mixer is calling my name!! Green is my favorite color, spring is a great time to mix and bake and it would look great in my kitchen!! Thanks for a great blog!

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    Lisa M says

    I absoutely love getting your posts and really enjoy all your advice and recipies. Can’t wait to use this mixer (if I win)!

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    Diane B. Cottrell says

    Can’t wait to follow your spring planting & Please, show peonies & forsythia, & crocus (croci?)… all the plants I love but cannot grow in Los Angeles… & lilacs !!

    Thanks,
    Diane

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    Dee Otness says

    Happy Blog Anniversary! I’ve been enjoying and appreciating your blog for the last 5 years and have turned many others on to your great ideas! Thanks so much.

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    Barb Burrs says

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for your interested insites and humor, (we luv the beagle), and I had to show hubs your raised beds!! Now he knows what I’ve been talking about, thanks to your picture! Happy planting and harvesting season!

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    Nancy Kodish says

    Happy Vernal Equinox! Love our blog and the pictures of your house and garden – so inspiring. Have tried lots of your recipes and several are now required at family gatherings. I now winter-sow my seeds and wish my garden looked like yours!! Keep entertaining and educating us.

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    Andrea Conti says

    Thank you for sharing all of your tasty recipes with us! Your carrot ginger orange soup is one of my absolute favorites! I look forward to following your blog and receiving more of your emails. Thanks again!

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    LJ says

    Congratulations, Kevin! You are always improving and making it easy for your followers to learn from you. Can’t wait to get outside in the garden.

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    Dorothy Raymond says

    Congratulations Kevin! It’s been a pleasure to share your experiences through the last 8 years. Here’s to many more!

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    NELS WIGHT,88 & OLA,85 says

    Just made your orange/ginger soup – great!
    and your site is just getting better, KevinLee!

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    Eileen Davis says

    Congrats on 8 years. I found you last year and am now hooked on winter sowing of my seeds! Worked especially well for my native plants. My black-eyed susans bloomed the first year!

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    Barbara Greene says

    Happy Blog Anniversary Kevin! I’ve been winter sowing for 3 years now with success! And also enjoying your helpful ideas and cooking thoughts!
    Thanks!

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    Lynne Evans says

    Congrats 8 years how time flies. I love your emails you send out..great humor in each one. Would love that green monster on my counter!

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    LucyM says

    Hi Kevin! I’ve been reading your blog for years, starting when I was in California and missing so much about the east coast. Now that I’ve moved back here I’m so happy that your gardening tips in particular actually match what’s going on outside my door! Thank you for being a reminder of what’s beautiful about this area when I was living far away.

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    Lynn Rector says

    Congrats, and happy anniversary, happy first day of spring, happy weeding (if you don’t over do it), happy cooking, and finally happy eating.

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    Kathleen H. Brown says

    I’m pretty busy so I love that your topics are in your subject line and that I can read your musings quickly and click on the links that “talk” to me! I look forward to every post I get. Thanks, Kevin!

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    Carol says

    Congrats on 8 years. I have used a number of your suggestions and recipes. Always look forward to your emails.

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    Barb Roberts says

    Congratulations! It has been a pleasure to watch the popularity of your blog grow and grow. I know I get such pleasure from my time spent with you.

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    Linda Belveal says

    Fabulous house; love the porches and trim! Thanx for the opportunity to win the glorious green mixer!

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    Donna Clary says

    Love your postings, always good information. Congrats on 8 years, I’ll looking for the next 8 also. You are so refreshing, have used your recipes, gardening ideas etc. Lots of luck to you.

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    Peggy says

    Happy blogversary, Kevin! Eight years already?! Where has the time gone. Thanks so much for every post you’ve done. Love your blog – I’ve learned so much!

    Take care, and, oh, would so love to win that stunning green mixer 😉

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    Elaine Wilmes-Pandolfo says

    Happy 8th anniversary–and how exciting you have a cookbook in production! I’d love to win the mixer ((crossing fingers))

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    Pat says

    Love your blog, Kevin. I will give your YouTube a try as well. Thanks for the opportunity on the mixer. Happy Spring!!!

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    Judy S says

    Happy Anniversary! I really look forward to your posts. First time trying the winter sowing of seeds. Can’t wait until they sprout.

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    Annie B says

    Happy vernal equinox and congrats, Kevin! Love your blog. Love your recipes and happy, cocktail garden strolls.

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    kathy says

    Dear Kevin. Love everything you do. Love your youtube cooking channel. BTW, as a blind person I love how descriptive you are. I can follow most everything you are doing. Love your funny, humorous posts too. Good writing is not easy, making people laugh out loud too, that is genius. Thank you and here’s to many more years of online goodness.

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    Julie says

    Congratulations, Kevin! Time sure flies when you’re having fun-WOW! Eight years! It’s obvious you enjoy creating your blog as much as I and so many others enjoy following it!
    I was lazy and bought Irish soda bread…didn’t have whole wheat flour to do yours. I had never seen the loaf shaped like a boule…it was quickly consumed. My usual recipe is baked in a cast iron skillet….yummy! Now I have to bake some as I’m craving it…..here’s another “the diet starts tomorrow” moment!

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    Lizee A. says

    Beautiful spring day in the south. Topped out at 86 degrees. I hope summer doesn’t stay in the hundreds. Thanks for all you share with us.

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    Lydia says

    It’s a beautiful first day of spring up here in Maine, but it’s going to take a while before all the snow melts! Spring cleaning is still a month away. Looking forward to reading your blog as the soil starts to warm up.

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    Norma says

    Ok. So feeling down. Just finished a book about dog rescuers. Lots of sadness in this world.

    Look forward to your emails!!!

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    Monique St.Germain says

    I look forward to reading your blog weekly. I love your style! Love your sense of humor! Every time I see your picture standing there with your wine glass, I just want to go grab a glass for myself!
    Thank you! I found your blog 4 years ago while recovering from brain surgery and have enjoyed your company ever since. Again, THANK YOU!
    Monique

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    Paula Wolff says

    Congratulations on your anniversary. Have loved reading your blog all these years. And I love your beautiful gardens, too. Wishing you much success in the future!

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    Samantha Gray says

    Happy Spring Equinox! Wishing you many flowers and much sunshine to come! Making your petite fours again by request for Easter!

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    Cyn says

    Wish I had found your blog about 7 years earlier, you are a delight. Thank you for all the helpful advice.

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    Jean DeSavage says

    Kevin, though I haven’t been with you for the whole eight years, I have fully enjoyed the transitions you have made in your blog over the past years. Having tried the “blog thing” before, I realize how much you put into yours, making it a truly great one. Your garden is what first drew me in, but your sense of humor, your great recipes and all the tips and tricks for the garden are what keep me coming back!

    Congratulations on your anniversary. I look forward to continuing to enjoy your wit and graciousness.

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    Penelope Roberts says

    Congrats! on an encouraging, elucidating, enchanting, and elegant eight years Kevin. You Rock!

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    gail says

    Happy Blogversary to you!! Have used several of your tips from my recent readership, thank you very much! I like your style, thanks for sharing your life.

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    Monica says

    Happy 1st day of spring! Love the green mixer almost as much as reading your blog!

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    Mary Ellen chodur says

    Congratulations on your 8 years! Look forward to your posts!! Keep up your great work.

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    Sharon Quick says

    Bach is on top of my list too……..and your blog. Love pics of your house too.

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    Jeanelle says

    I love your blog (the food, the decorating, and Lily the Beagle) and look forward to each new edition as well as your videos. Congratulations and keep up the good work.

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    Janet E. says

    Happy Anniversary!!!!! I love your blog and the recipes that I have tried. Also absolutely in love with your gorgeous home and grounds!!! Thanks for the chance to win a great giveaway which is in my fav color!!!!!!

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    Barbara says

    I love it when Lily the Beagle decides to help narrate one of your videos. Rest assured, all of your hard work does NOT go unnoticed. In these troubling times in particular, i find your blog and channel to be very soothing. Thanks for sharing a slice of your life with us all, and happy Spring!

    Barb

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    Brigitte says

    Happy Blogversary!
    I have learned so much from you these last eight years Thank you!

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    Pat Long-Gilbert says

    I love your blog ….. and am anxiously awaiting tomato pie season once more. One of my all time favorite dishes to make

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    Cheryl Barton says

    What a lovely shade of green! I would love to see that mixer in my kitchen! Thanks for all your great recipes and home tips – my windows have never been cleaner

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    Cheryl Roberts says

    Woohoo!!!!!!!! Love your posts, blog, recipes & garden ideas!!! So much that I share with my friends…….. Glad you keep up the good work – Love it!!!

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    A. Campbell says

    Just found your site a month ago and enjoy your witty, cheerful style of writing and fun cooking videos. I have learned quite a lot and have promoted your site to lots of friends and relatives. Thanks for sharing all your ideas and info! Happy anniversary!!

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    Mary-Anne Raab says

    Congratulations on the 8 years. I didn’t “find” you until a couple of years ago. My loss 🙂

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    Elke Pfliegl-Richard says

    Congratulations and happy anniversary! Can’t wait for the snow to melt and to get back into the garden

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    Kelly Malone says

    Congratulations. I sincerely enjoy your blog and look forward to your posts. Winning the green mixer would make me so happy and it would look great in my kitchen! Thanks for the chance.

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    Dianne says

    Congratulations on 8 years! I enjoy your recipes and your style!! I’ll be checking our your YouTube channel!

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    Eloise says

    Thank you for this contest! It’s the happiest spring ever. Our first hummingbird appeared.

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    Deborah says

    Love your site, Kevin, and I love your contests. I hope to win someday, although every one of your recipes, the ones I’ve made, have been winners.

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    Katie says

    You had me at “Crusty Sourdough Boule!” Thank you for this wonderful site, your easy-to-follow directions, and your delightful wit. Keep it coming!

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    badger gardener says

    Happy Anniversary!! I am so glad your blog is still going strong. It is my weekly respite.

    I can’t wait for that cookbook.

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    Donna Wollam says

    Love your site! I would be overjoyed to win the beautiful green mixer. It’s the perfect color for the first day of spring.

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    Carolyn says

    I have enjoyed and shared your website for quite a while. Thanks for all the info

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    Edie says

    I’ve enjoyed your blog for quite awhile – especially your home and garden tours with witty commentary. And now cooking videos …more opening concerts please! Congrats and looking forward to another blogging year!

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    Devon-Melanie Dougall says

    Hi Kevin and family,
    Wow, I’m comment #856! Lots of people like green mixers, I’m guessing? Thanks for the wonderful garden info. and recipes for these past 8 years!

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    Carolyn ZoeWilliams says

    Grass green, one for my favorite crayons! Love Sprinng, your good eats,four footed friends,home and gardebs. CONGRATULATIONS,

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    Julie says

    Happy Blog Anniversary! I enjoy looking at your posts and especially your gardening pictures.

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    Judy says

    Hi Kevin, I have read faithfully the newsletter every time it appears in mail. I have tried a couple of recipes and mostly drooled over pics . I love the pets involved. Now I hope for a new mixer I haven’t had one in 40+ years.

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    Sue says

    May the seeds you sew this spring produce you a bounty of produce this summer & fall. Bon Appetite! Thanks for the fun & informative blog! Absolutely love you!

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    Beth Camero says

    Happy anniversary! I’ve made several of your recipes now, with very good results. Thanks!

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    Dalbir says

    Hi Kevin, I stumbled on your site by accident, but oh boy am I happy to be involved in this accident!! I have enjoyed the vastly varied information on your site and the videos are amazing learning tools.
    Thanks very much for all the information.

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    Sunni says

    I saw Anniversary Giveaway above pic of your lovely home & thought…. that would be perfect! LOL!! Congratulations on 8 wonderful years of beauty, sharing, and learning….and Lily too. Thank you. Mixer would make for a great Mom’s Day gift.

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    Sherri says

    Congratulations of 8 years of a terrific blog! It’s always exciting to see your new posts.

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    Laura Bremer says

    Happiest of anniversaries Kevin, and happy First Day of SPRING!
    always enjoy your posts!

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    Kerri Harrington says

    Hi Kevin, I love reading your posts from across the seas. You are my inspiration to start up my own B&B in my home town, Australia’s first heritate listed city, Broken Hill, the birth place of many Australian movies. I can see the green mixer taking pride of place in the kitchen with your cook book when it is released. I am also keeping a folder of your hints and recipes for my future adventure that will fulfill my dreams

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    Jennifer clark says

    Need a mixer …since spending so much time at rallies! Thanks for the chance Kevin!

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    pat d says

    Thank you for all you do. Your blog is fabulous! Happy anniversary and happy spring!

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    Ewa says

    Congratulations on the 8th blogiversary.

    I just tried one of you recipies last night (the Herbs de Provence Chicken) – it was great. Thank you.

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    Kim R says

    I always thought it was two shakes of a lambs tail?! Hmmm… Anyway, now I know why my daffodils are not blooming profusely. And that mixer would be absolutely gorgeous in my red and green kitchen, complimenting my Jadite!
    Congratulations on 8 years, Kevin and moderator Lily

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    Cheryl says

    Congratulations on 8 years of blogging! I love the color of green for the mixer. Reminds me of planting my spring truck bed yesterday, being green and all.

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    Anne in Vermont, zone 4/5 says

    Hi Kevin,

    Greetings from England. No, I have not quit Trumpland yet, but I am considering it. Congratulations on reaching the eight year mark. You make great videos but I prefer the written word with your photos for recipes.

    Best wishes, Anne

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    Susan Holden says

    Happy Vernal Equinox!!! Great Gratitude for all that you Give!!! Many many Thanks!!

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    Diana says

    Happy 8th Anniversary……love all your wonderful tips and what better color for a mixer for the first day of spring than that beautiful shade of green….

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    Patti says

    Hi Kevin, Do Shamrocks come with the Mixer? Just kidding and thanks for 8 great! Patti

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    Jenny T. says

    Wow Kevin, just wow! I’m near the 900th entry, growing by leaps & bounds.
    Happy blogiversary! Can’t wait to follow you on utube. Love your energy, spirit and humor.

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    Joan E Robinson says

    Congrats on 8 years! Your winter sowing tips changed my gardening life. Thank you !!!

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    Veronica says

    I so enjoy your blog and have used many of your tips and recipes. Thank you for sharing for the past 8 years!

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    Sigrid says

    Wow! Eight years – Congratulations!! I love reading your blog and several of your recipes have been made often. Looking forward to many more years of great posts.

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    Kate says

    Happy anniversary, happy spring, and that’s a handsome green mixer you have there! Thanks for all you do. My windows are cleaner, my bed actually gets made, and my kitchen smells great, all thanks to your blog.

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    Terry says

    I’ve enjoyed your blog for many years and look forward to the updates every week. I’ve learned a lot and always enjoy your entries. Thanks for all the inspiration!

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    Sally Wilkinson says

    Kevin, I always enjoy your emails (or do you call them blogs?). You make cooking and gardening look like fun.

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    Mary Michael says

    I always look forward to your posts. good food, beautiful gardens and fun posts.

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    Desiree says

    Happy Spring! The soapy window solution you mentioned is just super for cleaning windows. Thanks.

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    Katja Kleyensteuber says

    Great blog! I made my first loaf of bread through your advice and now I’m hooked!

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    Linda Boyer says

    Happy anniversary – judging by the responses, your blog is a tremendous success! Congratulations
    Love the bright and cheerful mixer – keeping my fingers crossed!

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    Carol freer says

    Love your recipes, gardening ideas and pictures of your house. Blog is always interesting.

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    Renate Simsa says

    I have learned the best things from your blog, WINTER SEWING, gardening to do by the month, organizing the kitchen i e. All the baking items together and much more. Love to read your recipees and try the less calorie rich ones, since I do not have a large house and oroperty to keep up. I Enjoy your blog, the pretty pictures and happy anniversary.

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    PattyM says

    Happy anniversary!! I’ve made a few of your recipes and love the gardening tips!!

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    Martha says

    Happy Spring! It’s a happy time of year and time to be thinking of an Easter dessert; maybe one made with a green mixer.

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    Kristal Kagy says

    i planted garlic 2yrs in a row now…thanks!
    Only been on your journey for a little less than 2yrs, wish I’d found you sooner. Tried several recipes that I’ve loved. I also enjoy your sense of humor, wish I was your neighbor…halloween would be a “hoot”

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    Renate Simsa says

    I have learned the best things from your blog, winter sewing, gardening jobs by the month, organising the kitchen, i.e. All baking items together etc. love your recipees, do the low calorie ones, since I do not have a large house and property to keep up. Beautiful pictures to enjoy too. Happy Anniversary.

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    Jamie, Sacramento, CA says

    Doing anything successfully for eight years is amazing.
    Well done you.

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    Sandy Martinez says

    Kevin, Silver Fox and Lily,
    Congratulations on 8 inspiring years. I’m glad you all have come into my life. Keep up the good work!
    Love. Sandy

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    Carl Asbury says

    Happy Spring and Happy Blogiversary!
    Recently found you while searching winter sowing, Thank You!
    Look forward to seeing your post in my mailbox.

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    Karin says

    My favorite post is about your window washing solution mixture and entire cleaning process. I tried it this fall, and window washing was completed in one day (vs my previous 2 day tedious process)! My windows were sparkling clean! Thank you!

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    Cathy Burgar says

    Congratulations on eight years. I look forward to Sunday’s to get the latest and greatest recipes, I’ve added some of them into my favourites file and use them often. Thank you

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    Giuditta says

    Complimenti, Kevin. Love your blog and new videos and eagerly awaiting the cookbook!

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    Lisa Moffatt says

    I always enjoy your blog and love your sense of humor! Congrats on 8 years!!

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    Rosemary O'Garra says

    Congratulations on 8 years. Very well done. I love reading your blogs and love the photographs. You have a very artistic streak. I’m in New Zealand so our seasons are reversed. We are just going into Autumn, so tidy up and leaf raking starts. I am just planting the bulbs that you are starting to enjoy. Thank you again.

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    Kylee says

    Love your cooking and gardening insights! Do you still use vinegar to wash your wood floors?

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    orin says

    It is my pleasure to learn from you about gardening, cooking and baking. I much enjoy your new videos. Thank you for that. Congratulation!

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    Eileen says

    I believe that Irish Soda bread would taste just a tad better if made in that lovely Irish green mixer. Thanks for the opportunity and Congrats on the blog…..its always something fun!!

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    Debby says

    I always look forward to the photos of your lovely home and gardens. I have gotten many great gardening hints from you. And let’s not forget all those yummy recipes! Love ya!

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    Jaysa says

    Hi. I have learned a lot from you the last few years, especially about gardening. I appreciate your choice of topics and writing style. Thanks.

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    Michelle T says

    Happy anniversary and thanks for sharing your recipes, I just made your lemon tart yesterday and it was yummy.

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    Anna Sporay says

    Happy anniversary! That mixer…what a gorgeous shade of green. If only my garden looked that lovely. I so enjoy reading your garden tips and reading the recipes (have actually coaxed my husband into making a few). Bring on the spring!

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    Lorrie Taylor says

    Kevin congratulations! I love to read your blog and try a recipe or two. Thanks for all your hard work!

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    Ralica says

    Kevin,
    I just purchased a 30# bag of soil acidifier to spread around my blueberries & attribute your blog for my bushes that are healthy, happy & loaded with berries & flowers right now. I found your blog several years ago when a gardening article in my newspaper wrote about caring for blueberries & linked to your blog. I’ve been following your advise & the plants seem to be getting healthier each year. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

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    Margaret says

    Pick me. It’s my birthday today. Glad I share it with JS Bach. I’m not as old as he is.

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    Rachel says

    Your gardens are beautiful. I enjoy reading your newsletter. Here’s hoping I win the mixer, green for St Patrick’s Day, green for spring. Isn’t vernal (as in the vernal equinox) a beautiful word?

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    Barbara Jean Smith says

    I love your house! I appreciate the work that you’ve done and love that you share it with us!

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    Luda says

    Looks like very relaxing beautiful place, i tried some of your recipes and thank you for your inspiration.

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    sandy says

    What better way to celebrate the arrival of Spring than a new green mixer! Love your weekly email.

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    Debi says

    Whoa! Congrats Kevin! You have so many fans and followers. And my favorite one is cousin Brenda-your excellent taster

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    Brenda says

    Kevin – The best to you on this important day! I LOVE receiving your helpful advice and your pictures of your beautiful home and lush gardens. I LOVE that you include important specifics in your instructions such as ‘use a blue mixing bowl’ or ‘cover with a pink tea towel’, and I always follow to a T! And I would LOVE a Grass Green Mixer! Happy Spring!

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    Linda Berry says

    Glad you made that decision 8 years ago…I’m learning a lot and truly enjoy reading your blog!

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    Ellen Collins says

    Wow, 8 years! Your postings are interesting, attractive, timely, and frequently make me smile. Good going, Kevin! I hope you have at least 8 more years of good words, photos, and recipes!

    Happy Spring~

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    Betty says

    Congrats on 8 years! I have enjoyed reading your posts, cooking your recipes, using your gardening advice and looking at your beautiful home! Thanks!

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    Christine Carpenter says

    Enjoy your blog so very much. I love the sense of calm I feel when I read your posts… and I love the recipes, too!

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    Diane P. says

    Congratulations on your “Blog Anniversary”, Kevin! You’ve delighted this reader with your posts for many years! And Happy Spring to you, too!

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    Jackie Sanders says

    Kevin you have been the friend we all would love to live next door to. So glad you started this blog and that I stumbled onto it.
    Happy Anniversary and Happy Spring.
    Thanks for all you do.
    Jackie

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    Jason says

    Love your blog, and congrats for the 8 years! I look forward to trying the recipes you post. Keep them coming.

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    Aaron Campbell says

    Gonna be needin’ that thar mixer thar I got some mixin’ ta do mmmmmmmmmhmmmmmmmmmm it sure lookin’ purdy. Kevin, you a good ma’yun. Like them vidyas you doin’.

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    Jan says

    Happy anniversary! Yay spring! And it’s my daughter’s birthday. A green mixer would go perfect with all that!

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    Deborah Goodnight says

    Congratulations on 8 years, your blog is always educational. Here’s to many more years!

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    kathleen a blake says

    Congrats on the blog. That is quite the commitment!!! I have just started following you and you have got me back in the kitchen after a 15 year hiatus. My family is thrilled. Hope you continue another 8 years. Touche

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    Michelle says

    Love your blog even if it is a little esoteric at times. That bed is to die for! Thanks for all the great recipes, hints and gardening tips. I have been paying attention. Congrats on your blogaversary!

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    Julianne says

    Just found your blog! Can’t wait to try the Crusty Sourdough Boule recipe that brought me here 🙂

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    cindee says

    Green speaks to me in the language of Spring.It is the freshest color of all.
    Congratulations and wishing u the best with future plans.

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    Laura McDonough says

    This gorgeous mixer would be a fabulous wedding gift to my son and his adorable fiance. Thank you Kevin for all of your fun and wisdom 🙂

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    Judy l. Furlow says

    I can’t believe it’s been 8 years! Congratulations. How wonderful it would be to receive that grass green mixer of my dreams! Thanks for the opportunity. Love your blog.

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    Karyn says

    The longer days are welcome! The chives are just starting to sprout in SD, and I am patiently waiting to make your delicious chive pesto!

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    Joan says

    Wow! 958…. lots of comments. I only just found you a couple months ago. Greetings from Colorado (zone5). I’ve got three milk jugs with seeds going. Hope I have a great crop of morning glories this year! Thanks, Kevin.

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    Robin Cardullo says

    Have enjoyed every post! And many recipes. Look forward to garden pics, especially during winter storms–sorry, it makes me glad I am in California! Green is my absolute favorite color!

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    Susan says

    Oh how beautiful. It would be so wonderful to get! Thank you for the chance to win. How kind!

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    Laura S says

    It’s so green, I love it!!! Congrats on eight years, I know that I could never write a blog for more than a month probably..

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    Melinda McMahan says

    Happy anniversary! What an awesome giveaway…would make a wonderful 60th birthday present (March 29th)….

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    Maggie Kong-Lopez says

    Happy anniversary! Excellent blog and always enjoy reading them…very interesting and informative. Thank you and keep blogging, Kevin.

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    Starla says

    Ahhh, Happy, Happy Blogiversary to you! 8 years- what a milestone! I am looking forward to many more years reading your blog. Blogs totally keep me sane and informed of all of the awesome things of life. Especially when my little corner gets boring.. 😉 What a beautiful mixer.. I have actually been wanting one for ages!

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    Barbara says

    I am jealous of that gorgeous lettuce. Mine is eaten down to nothing by ? But I am still hopeful I can figure that part out. Love the blog. It inspires me. And my African Violet starts are actually looking good due to you. Thanks.

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    Marion says

    Love your recipes and garden tips and stories! Been following your newsletter /email for several years. Love you and all you share!

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    Betty Gallagher says

    FUN EVERYTHING, even washing our windows! Your blog is absolutely the best. Wait everyday for something else awesome. Thanks for all your hard work to share with us. Hoping I win!

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    Linda says

    WOW – 8 years of your blogs, & I’ve learned so much & used so many of your recipes. Thank you for all your help & fun commentary. That green mixer would look beautiful on my kitchen counter! Thank you for your generosity!

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    heather bondy says

    happy eight years–love your page and your videos–great give away –if i win i will give it to my daughter who wants one desperatly –congrats again 🙂

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    Donna Dean says

    I enjoy reading your wonderful information and news and look forward to it coming regularly to my email.

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    Jean Harrison says

    I can’t wait to read whatever new gardening tips you have for this summer. The quick way of propagating boxwood is still my fave!

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    Sandra F. DuBose says

    Congratulations on your Anniversary 🙂 Your sense of humor is totally bonus – the garden tips are great!

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    Jean Fields says

    Congratulations on 8 years of entertaining, and informing us about your gardening tips and wonderful recipes. I truly enjoy reading your blog, and especially appreciate your printable recipes. Thank you Kevin!

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    Diana says

    Do you think that your beautiful GREEN mixer should come to Ireland? Especially as I make your brown soda at least once a week. I could make it every day but you can over do a good thing can’t you?
    Well done on your eighth anniversary…Here’s to the next eight.
    Your five pesto is a staple too.

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    Anna H. says

    Congratulations! Here’s to many more years of blogging.
    Really enjoy your recipes, your gardening information, and
    your helpful tips throughout.

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    Cheryll Duff says

    What a beautiful wedding gift the mixer would make for my Daughter. Everyone needs a Kitchen Aid. Thank you for the chance. Have a wonderful day.

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    jackie serba says

    I love your blog..and love your home..thanks for all the great info.. love getting up on Sunday morning to read whats new. Heres to another 8 years!!!

  1031. 1031

    Susan says

    Congratulations! I love your blog and like someone said above, you are great company.

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    Georgette says

    Congratulations. You are such an inspiration to so many of us. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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    Ruth Little says

    Happy blogiversary! When everything is busting out green, there’s a lot to be joyful about.

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    Stephanie Koller says

    Wow, eight years! Congrats! I have only been following you for a couple of years, but I really appreciate your gardening tips and yummy recipes. Keep up the good work!

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    Toni says

    Kevin, I have been following you for over a year and I always look forward to finding your email in my inbox. It is always a surprise as to what I will find. Thank you for all that you do and share.
    Stay Blessed!

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    Anne Callaway says

    Congratulations! We recently enjoyed your lemon tart- exquisite. Nothing says spring like lemons! All your recipes are extraordinarily good!

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    Jill K. Weaver says

    I’m going to try a little gardening again this year. My thumbs are more yellow than green…sigh… looking forward to your advice! Heck, I’ll take Lilly’s advice too.

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    Louise McGrattan says

    Hello. Congratulations on the anniversary. I just checked in to get the carrot-ginger soup recipe. It is my turn to make something for new foods program at school. March is nutrition month.

  1047. 1047

    Kathleen Johnston says

    You are SO generous in all you do Kevin! Happy, happy spring to you. Love owing forward to tips and ideas throughout this new growing season!

  1048. 1048

    Kathleen Johnston says

    Oops! Looking forward to growing season. Not Love owing– sorry about that

  1049. 1049

    Jan says

    Love visiting your blog, Kevin. Always good advice and usually a little laughter as well.

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    Joanie says

    Thank you for all you’ve done, Kevin! I would love to have a mixer for spring!

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    Mary Butler says

    Kevin
    I love reading your blog. Your gardens and house are spectacular. I especially love Lily the Beagle. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

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    Kip Morrissette says

    Happy Anniversary. Thank you for all the work you do to get ready for your posts, pictures and videos. Love the humor you include as it is obviously natural, not something you struggle with. Love the mixer as your giveaway.

  1053. 1053

    Regina says

    Lots of yard work to do, mainly transplanting some of the GA native Blood Roots that are blooming so pretty just now. Love the old house.

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    Lorraine Eastman says

    Kevin, I love grass green. I need a grass green mixer. Love you.
    Lorraine E.

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    June Sweeney says

    Happy anniversary, Kevin. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your site and have enjoyed making some tasty recipes!

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    Wendy says

    Spring is definitely in the air, and I wish you a very happy Blog Anniversary! Thank you emensly for the opportunity to win the Green Spring Mixer.

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    Stephanie C. says

    Congrats on 8 years! I love this blog and I get a lot of fun ideas from you.
    We’re slowly redoing our kitchen and it is the one room in the house that I get to put my favorite color green all over. I really hope I win.

  1061. 1061

    Karen Hebert says

    Happy blog Anniversary! Love all your ideas and recipes. Please keep them coming!

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    Christine Dugo says

    Hi Kevin, congratulations on the past eight year’s! I want to thank you for the time and effort it takes to be committed to your blog and readers. Your passion for the home and garden are appreciated by all, especially myself. I love your receipes, gardening tips and photo’s.
    Keep bringing your love for living and I’ll keep following!
    Happy Spring

  1064. 1064

    Mary Alice says

    Hey Kevin, I love your writing style and your ideas. I write two gardening articles for magazines, so I might be able to glean some tips if you don’t mind? I would LOVE a spring green mixer!!!

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    Jess says

    Love your blog! While the videos are fun, I miss your written out versions. I don’t often have time to watch videos. Either way, I can use the printout!

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    Connie Story says

    Alas, no daffodils for FDOS in Vermont. This is when I’m homesick for Texas bluebonnets.

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    deborah kaempf says

    oh Kevin, congratulations! this is how it goes, your email arrives, I grab a fresh cuppa, then click on your link to be transported for just awhile, to delicious living, thank you 🙂

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    Cheryl says

    Kevin,
    I love reading your blog and appreciate all of the work and creativity you put into it! Congratulations on 8 years. I look forward to many more inspirational ideas and recipes from you! Thank you for sharing so much of your life with us!

  1071. 1071

    Joyce Lantz says

    Happy Anniversary and Happy Spring! I LOVE your site more than any other and consider you my special friend! How cool is that?

  1073. 1073

    Monika Long says

    Congratulations!! Been enjoying your website for only the last 2 years (or so) but quite impressed. Keep up the great info. Love the springy color of the food processor.

  1074. 1074

    Kerry says

    Happy Blog Anniversary!
    I have been enjoying your gardening, and recipes for years. I wish you many more successful years of blogging. <3

  1075. 1075

    Judy says

    Hi Kevin
    Thank you for all of the great ideas, recipes and beautiful pictures. All are inspiration to be more creative and to expand your readers’ horizons.

  1076. 1076

    Kimberly Orr says

    Congratulations on your anniversary. Love you page and seeing your beautiful gardens! Here’s to another 8 years and more! Keep mixing it up! Pun intended LOL

  1077. 1077

    Dolores F says

    Since I found your blog, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Now I am enjoying your videos. Keep up the good work and, btw, green is my favorite color.

  1078. 1078

    Sharon says

    Congratulations on 8 years blogging! I just recently found your blog and I’m so happy I did. Looking forward to starting some seeds with your plastic milk carton method & I’m off to the store today for sudsy ammonia so we can tackle some of these windows. Thanks for taking the time to share your ideas!

  1079. 1079

    Willow says

    Kevin, always a pleasure to read your blog. So many helpful hints and delicious recipes to try. Always fun to see what the new one brings.

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    Walter Kilmer says

    Happy Blogiversary! Thanks for being you! That gorgeous green mixer would go great in my kitchen.

  1088. 1088

    Laura Goddard says

    Congratulations on your Anniversary and of course welcome SPRING!! I have learned so much from your blog posts. Thank you Kevin.

  1091. 1091

    Marilyn Danko says

    Love your blog and appreciate your efforts.
    Looking forward to your cookbook – such special recipes.

  1094. 1094

    Frances Hess says

    Happy Anniversary !!!! I love your emails, keep most of them for references. Awesome color for the mixer. I only have a hand mixer and it is hard to be creative with just that.

  1095. 1095

    Karen Thomas says

    Happy Anniversary! I have finally retired two months ago, and am ready to start making all the wonderful recipes I’ve been collecting from you, and from others. But my scrawny hand mixer is a lot of work! I sure could use that beautiful mixer! Here’s to many more years of reading your delightful blog!

  1096. 1096

    Sylvie from Montréal says

    Bon anniversaire! Happy Bloganniversary! Always a pleasure to read you.

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    Connie says

    Kevin Dear Friend, I’ve only been following you for five years, but have enjoyed every post. Also, we live in a condo now, in the south ((Florida). Still live your recipes and all your garden postings. I favor the gluten free recipes if your taking notes! Pax and Happy Spring!

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    ann hunting says

    Hi, I’m new to your blog and looking forward to many years of great gardening advice and recipes.

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    Donna says

    Kevin, love and appreciate your recipes and helpful advice. Would so love to win the mighty green machine.

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    Cecile S. says

    I love your gardening hints and delicious recipes. Keep sending pictures of the delightful dishes. How lucky I would be, if I were to win the gorgeous green mixer!

  1103. 1103

    Maureen Gonzales says

    Thank you so much for your fabulous blog! So joyful and inspirational!

  1106. 1106

    Margaret says

    Congratulations on your 8 year Anniversary and wishing you many more. Love all your GF recipes, please keep them coming.

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    Trudi says

    WOW! lots of grateful congratulatory notes! We are all happy that you do this funny thing. ‘ Blog away . . thanks again

  1109. 1109

    Jennifer says

    I’m so glad I found your blog, Kevin. It has been so helpful (especially your advice on using shredded leaves and winter sowing) and a delight to read.

  1113. 1113

    Sherri says

    Happy Anniversary ! I have been following you for 8 months now and this is my favorite site.

  1117. 1117

    Julie Stokes says

    Thanks for sharing your recipes, garden and home with us. Enjoy your posts.

  1118. 1118

    Rick Ferraro says

    Hi Kevin! First time on your site and commenting. I really like everything I see so far. You do a great job of explaining things and your pictures are beautiful! Thank you.

    Rick

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    Jean Fields says

    Congratulations on 8 wonderful years. I enjoy your cooking videos and especially
    your printable recipes. Love your garden and gardening tips. Beautiful home &
    gardens.
    Jean Fields

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    Terry says

    Congratulations on 8 wonderful years! Three cheers for many many more years to come.

  1121. 1121

    Liliana Blanco says

    I’m in Canada so I’m not sure if I can participate, but I still want to say “congratulations”! and keep on blogging… Reading your blog is always a happy moment in my life.

  1124. 1124

    C S Ormon says

    Joined for your clever gardening tips but even enjoy the housekeeping advice, although that is certainly not my forte. Good luck on your next venture.

  1125. 1125

    Chris says

    Congo rats on your eighth anniversary! I have always enjoyed your cooking and gardening knowledge… keep it coming. I just subscribed to your youtube channel as well, and look forward to more delightful kitchen wisdom. Thanks!

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    Rose says

    Dear Kevin, Happy anniversary!!! It is always a happy surprise to find your email in my inbox. I know I will find great gardening and decorating advice and delicious recipes. Thank you for sharing it all with me.

  1130. 1130

    Linda BP says

    Always up for a chance for a mixer!
    Always enjoy reading your posts. Congrats on 8 years.

  1131. 1131

    wendie marie granberg says

    Kevin- Your emails and pictures always delight me, and I would just love to have tea with you ! I consider you a go to for all things cooking, gardening, and home. You are the best and cheers to 8 (hopefully more!) more creative and fun years for you, the fox, and the beagle!
    Thanks for doing the mixer drawing, very cool and so so pretty!

    Wendie***

  1132. 1132

    Margo says

    Love your entryway. the curved stairway, and wood floors. All your work polishing and cleaning has paid off!

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    LUCINDA REAMS says

    I really enjoy reading your posts, trying your recipes, and gardening tips. I also love looking at the pictures that you share of your home and garden. Thanks so much for sharing.

  1138. 1138

    Sandy Douglass Abalos says

    Love the green mixer & your amazing recipes. Congrats on the first 8 years & looking forward to the next 8!

  1139. 1139

    Sally McNeill Santmyer says

    So many emails I get are deleted pretty quickly, yours is the acception. Always enjoy checking out what you’ve decided to share. Thanks!

  1140. 1140

    Michelle J. says

    You’re way behind on spring cleaning, but this weekend should give me time!

  1142. 1142

    Nanci Burtman says

    What a glorious green-would look good in any kitchen!
    So nice when you do these wonderfully nice things for your readers

  1145. 1145

    Patricia Crosby says

    Congratulations on 8 years. This late afternoon brought the sounds of birds chirping
    and singing into my open window. My soul said thank you!

  1146. 1146

    Carol Blue says

    Thanks for the info about winter seed sowing,it’s been a fun experiment and one still in process,also love your recipes.

  1148. 1148

    Lori Mancini says

    I would be happier with spring if it didn’t play havoc with my sinuses but a mixer would certainly make it better

  1149. 1149

    Joyce Fowler says

    Thanks Kevin for a chance to win a beautiful green mixer! That would brighten up the kitchen for sure. Love the blog and anxious to get a cookbook. The gardening advice is great too. You should do a video showing you gardening. Hope you included some of the tips about plants in the book.

  1153. 1153

    Jan says

    Congratulations on your 8th year! I’m kicking myself for not thinking of using a stiffer floor cleaner to do my windows like you are, duh! Happy spring!

  1155. 1155

    Rose says

    Congrats on eight years writing your blog. Love your humor and hints and the piano playing.

  1156. 1156

    Judi says

    I only wish I could be 1/2 as ambitious as you in everything you do at your beautiful home. Cleaning, cooking, garden, indoor garden and more… Have a beautiful spring….

  1157. 1157

    Javier J Echavarri says

    Congrats on 8 years Kevin! I have only been reading your posts for 2 years but it is something I always look forward to.

  1158. 1158

    AnnB says

    Just starting to winter-sow my annuals. What a great method! Last year I got a lot of plants that would have put a big dent in my budget at my local garden center.

  1159. 1159

    Patricia Lee says

    Your blog is the high point of my week! The gardening advice and recipes are used frequently – the cleaning suggestions – maybe not so much. 😉 Thank you for all you do!

  1160. 1160

    Julia Falcone says

    I discovered your website not too long ago and have enjoyed your recipe posts. I am a baker, while my husband is the cook, so we split the kitchen duties. Have tried several recipes and find that your instructions are right-on. My husband and I also do raised bed (organic as much as we can) gardening. Keep them coming and congratulations on your anniversary.

  1162. 1162

    Lynne says

    Congrats on your anniversary!
    I need a beautiful green mixer to help me make those wonderful recipes 😉

  1163. 1163

    SueEllen says

    Congratulations and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!
    I am uber excited about your youtube adventure AND to get my hands on your cookbook.
    Thank you for your inspiration and energy!!

  1164. 1164

    SueEllen says

    Congratulations and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!
    I am uber excited about your youtube adventure AND to get my hands on your cookbook.
    Thank you for all that you do… and for your inspiration and energy!!

  1165. 1165

    SueEllen says

    Congratulations and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!
    How exciting that you will be on YouTube. Looking forward to owning your cook book too!
    Thank you so much Kevin for all that you do.

  1166. 1166

    MaryEllen Warkentin says

    My phone is not showing any pictures from your site today but, as I scrolled through to this space, passing sooooo many people commenting I assume that it is rebelling! I love your recipes, house decorating and gardening tips. As I live in a heavily oak & tulip wooded area, I am trying your leaves to mulch idea. Green is my favorite color and I would love to have a chance to win the mixer…..would match my kilts, turtlenecks, many shoes, coats, rain shoes & boots as well as 2 couches and my LR, DR AND hallways upstairs & down!!

  1167. 1167

    Gina R says

    Hey Kevin!

    My Aunt introduced me to your site last night, so here I am.
    She spoke of the mixer she wants to win as it is in her Irish blood to win one that is GREEN! She must of misread as she thought she had to have a Facebook account to enter. Sooooooo here I am, entering on her behalf.

    I am now off see to see all the wonderfulness on your site! (I trust my Auntie)

    Ohhhhh……..~*Congratualtions on your 8th anniversary~*

    Gina R

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    Margie says

    Congrats on your 8 years! I have enjoyed many hours of reading in your blogs and love your new videos. Good job!

  1171. 1171

    Kathy says

    Happy Blogaversary. I so enjoy getting one of your emails. Thanks for all you do. Give Lily the Beagle a hug from me and my girls.

  1172. 1172

    Mirtha Castaneda says

    A breathe of fresh air, that’s what your blog is, I’ve been hooked since I discovered it! Thank you, Kevin!

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    brenda english says

    this mixer would look outstanding in my kitchen–just had eggplant colored counters put in!! wow!! Happy blog-iversary to you too!! love it.

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    MARGARET DE CUBAS says

    Love your site! I love all your gardening info and recipes! Thank you!

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    MARGARET DE CUBAS says

    Love your website! I get a lot of useful information from it. And love, love, love your recipes!

  1181. 1181

    Judi Oldridge says

    I so love your emails and look forward to them each day. I have learned so much from you! Please register me to win this lovely green mixer – I would love to use it in my baking! Thank You.

  1185. 1185

    wythe owens says

    I have learned a lot. really enjoy your home pictures, good designing. keep up the good work

  1188. 1188

    Meri Willis says

    Kevin,
    I am so glad that I found your website. I love how respectfully classic you are. Your name rings many bells for me as well. My late husband is Kevin, my grandfather and sister have middle names of Lee and my oldest son is Jacob. So seeing your emails gives me even more reasons to smile.

    Congratulations on your anniversary and thank you for such generosity. Here’s wishing you many more years of success and happiness.

    I have finally perfected my technique for a beautifully cooked cheesecake but am using a hand mixer and my hands are tired. May I tell you that green is my favorite color? My bridesmaids wore green and even better, it is the color of my mother’s eyes (mine as well). Thank you for doing this for your readers. These type of contest are always exciting and such fun. Take care.

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    Eileen Natoli says

    Thanks for your generous spirit in sharing all your beautiful photos, tips and recipes. Your videos are so entertaining. Here’s to many more years of your inspiring contributions.

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    Elaine says

    Thank you for 8 years of helping me get long cold winters, you’ve got a heart of gold!

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    Elaine says

    Thank you for 8 years of helping me get thru these long cold winters, you’ve got a heart of gold!

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    Celeste from Montana says

    Would love to have won the beautiful green mixer. Drats!!!

    BUT, congratulations Francis. You’re a winner. I’ll try again next time.

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    Maria Chee says

    Thank-you for your always easy to follow directions. And your sense of humor!

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    Rosemarie says

    Congrats on your anniversary and thanks for an awesome blog and giveaways!!!!

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    marlene says

    Congrats on your anniversary, and thank you for the easy to follow directions and humor on all your writings.

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