You may have guessed that I love shrimp! I had a bag of frozen shrimp and decided to make shrimp and corn chowder, a perfect meal for all the cold weather we’ve been having! This is one of those quick meals that only takes about a half an hour to make! Shrimp & Corn ChowderContinue reading “Recipe Box: Shrimp & Corn Chowder”
Author Archives: John Buckingham
Waiting For Spring
During most of the year you will find me outside, usually in the garden during the gardening season. In the winter I try to get outside as much as possible. There is nothing I enjoy better than a beautiful blue-sky day to venture out on my snowshoes. We are blessed to be able to walk out ourContinue reading “Waiting For Spring”
Making Your Own Wool Dryer Balls
Last year I was lucky enough to win a box of dryer balls. I was a little skeptical at first, I had never even heard of dryer balls! Dryer balls are an eco-friendly alternative to dryer sheets and liquid fabric softener. Would they really help my clothes dry quicker with less static? Yes they do!Continue reading “Making Your Own Wool Dryer Balls”
Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry, I had all the ingredients I needed to make this delicious and healthy meal. Goes together quickly with very little prep!
Transplanting Your Hoya
More snow this week, too early to start seeds indoors so my attention is on my houseplants. For the most part they are all doing pretty well. Remember the bay plant I transplanted? It is very happy sending off new leaves and really growing! My rosemary, which I brought inside for the winter in gettingContinue reading “Transplanting Your Hoya”
Reposting Peppermint Lip Balm
This is one of my favorite products that I make at home. It is something I make every year. I love it that much! I have also given the lip balm as gifts before. I purchased these little tins from Rose Mountain Herbs, which are the perfect size. The recipe is quite easy and mixes upContinue reading “Reposting Peppermint Lip Balm”
Cast Iron Face Lift
I have a wonderful collection of cast iron. Some pieces I have inherited from my mother while other pieces I have been luckily enough to spot at yard sales. I even have an old cast iron muffin tin! I love them all and each has a specific purpose from cooking up a pot of soupContinue reading “Cast Iron Face Lift”
Savory Beef Curry with Rice
This savory beef curry with rice recipe was perfect. you can make the curry ahead of time and reheat when you are ready to eat!
My Favorite Seed Catalogs
It is going to be a few months before I am able to get outside and work in my garden again. It will be at least another month before I can start seed inside. In the meantime what’s a gardener to do? I actually enjoy this quieter time of year and there is nothing IContinue reading “My Favorite Seed Catalogs”
The Home First Aid Kit
I’m curious, how many of you have a current first aid kit in your home? Every family should keep a first aid kit at home and in their car. I have to admit when we had small children I was very good about keeping a current first aid kit on hand. We always had whatContinue reading “The Home First Aid Kit”
Nancy on the Home Front 