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Spring Showers Bring April Fun at The Shed
There’s something about springtime that just makes everything feel a little fresher, doesn’t it? At Machine Shed, we’re welcoming the season with a full calendar of events and a gift shop blooming with new finds. Whether you’re brunching with the family, getting...
Make your own Fall Wreath!
The weather is turning, which means it's time to get out our Fall decor! Want something new to display this year? Try making your own fall wreath. We made ours out of a foam wreath and wine corks - but we found so many options on Pinterest, including twig wreaths,...
Freeze Your Blueberries!
Did you know you can home-freeze blueberries so that you can use them all year long in oatmeal, yogurt, smoothies, muffins and cobblers? Fun fact: one cup of blueberries has 80 calories, 3.6 grams of fiber and provides 25% of daily Vitamin C. Below is the...
Last call for sweet corn!
If you are lucky enough to get some of the remaining sweet corn available this year, we have an easy - and delicious - recommendation on how to cook it. Have you tried roasting it in the oven? Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. When the oven is warm, place the corn...
Too many tomatoes and not enough time to can them? Life hack – puree and freeze them!
Does your garden runneth over with tomatoes? For many of us, the hot August heat is just enough to send our garden into overload – so what should you do with all the extra tomatoes when you are low on time, but you don’t want to waste them? Freeze them! We bought some...
Valentine Fortune Cookies
Love is in the air this week and we think it is important to let all those special people in your life know exactly why you think they are awesome! This craft is a fun and cute way to show someone that you care about them - and better yet it is easy to do! So skip...
Cheeseburger Soup
Nothing quite warms you up during these cold winter days like a hot bowl of homemade soup. For all of our cheeseburger lovers out there, this is the soup for you! This recipe is easy to make, yet one of the tastiest soups you will ever try! Trust us, you will not be...
Hearty Beef Stew
Soup season is offically here and since January is National Soup Month, we wanted to share this hearty stew we have featured in the Machine Shed Cookbook from our very own Shed Head Nick Corbin from the Lake Elmo Machine Shed. The wonderful thing about...
Christmas Treat Recipes: A Sweet Way to Savor the Season
Christmas, Christmas, Christmas! It's getting closer to the most wonderful time of the year, and we are all so excited for all the family and friend celebrations--mainly for the delicious treats that everyone brings to the table! So, what are you taking to the potluck...
Pumpkin Terracotta Pots
Here’s what you’ll need: Terracotta pot and corresponding lid Acrylic paint in cream, orange and brown Adhesive (such as Weldbond) Wooden knobs Coiled floral wire Wire cutters Paint brush Sand paper Directions: Paint your terracotta pots and lids with a rough...
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