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    My Top 6 Blog Posts for 2013

    December 31, 2013 - By ldurben@charter.net

    As I head into the New Year, I took a few moments this morning to check out my most-read posts of 2013. It’s always fun to look back to see what really got shared by readers! Not all of these were written in 2013, including my #1 most popular post…

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  • Does size matter in agriculture?
    Agriculture - My Work Life - Poultry Farming

    Does Size Matter in Agriculture? (And Other Observations)

    October 2, 2013 - By ldurben@charter.net

    Deceptive marketing tactics. (Ahem, Panera.) Food fear factor. (That’s you, Chipotle.) Small farmers – good. Big farmers – bad. Big ag – really, really bad. Organic turkeys are happy. Conventional turkeys are confined and unhappy. (And don’t get me started on heritage turkeys.) Heck, everyone knows white eggs can’t compare…

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  • AgNerd - Agriculture

    Be Real and Be Yourself: Inspirations from AgChat

    August 25, 2013 - By ldurben@charter.net

    A few of my inspirations last week: a comfy pair of jeans that feel like a million bucks (but only cost me $15 – seriously), leopard print heels that are completely walkable (hello there!) and Jay Baer’s New York Times bestseller, Youtility. And all collided at the wonderful world of…

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    Turkey Nirvana

    August 14, 2013 - By ldurben@charter.net

    So this will come as no big surprise, given my employer for the past 17 years: When I eat out at restaurants, I actively seek out turkey on the menu. Not necessarily always to order … sometimes a meat-eating girl also needs a steak or pork or fish, too – you…

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    Staycation = Simplicity

    August 1, 2013 - By ldurben@charter.net

    While I am still a little worked up about the whole Panera Bread (#PluckEZChicken) thing, I have truly tried to be “on vacation” this week and give myself a break. (My Panera Bread post is here – and a follow up from Dairy Carrie is here, plus a spot-on blog…

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Hello, I’m Lara! I’m a wife, mom (empty nester, almost!), a business owner, and an avid baker, gardener, and traveler. Thanks for being here!

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Norwegian Kringla Recipe - Updated
Blueberry Pie with Crumb Topping
Hunting in Polka Dot Boots (and Crockpot Pheasant Wild Rice Soup)
Sour Cream Noodle Bake with Ground Turkey
Instant Pot Pulled Turkey
Lemon Oat Bars from 100 Cookies
Turkey Tuesday | Crispy Turkey Tenders
Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

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