The seeds have been gathered; the potting soil is mixed up, I’ve told you what I plan to be starting indoors and now is the time to get started. I love reading seed catalogs and tend to get carried away with what I want to plant. However, I only have one simple growing table withContinue reading “My Garden: Time To Start Some Seeds”
Author Archives: John Buckingham
Oatmeal in Your Pantry
There are certain items that you will usually find in my pantry, one of my basic staples’ in oatmeal. I have rolled oats in my pantry. Oatmeal is one of the most popular hot cereals but it can be used in many other recipes. I use it to make granola, cookies, bread and even inContinue reading “Oatmeal in Your Pantry”
Snickerdoodles – A Family Favorite
This Snickerdoodles recipe has been a family favorite for years. They are delicious, with a buttery cinnamon flavor. Perfect with your afternoon tea.
What Are You Planting This Year?
Looking at our weather forecast you would not think that spring is right around the corner. My garden is still snow covered and our forecast is for another 16” of the white stuff! However my seeds have arrived and my potting soil is mixed up and ready and it is time to start my seedsContinue reading “What Are You Planting This Year?”
Pork and Hominy Stew
This Pork and Hominy Stew recipe is perfect for those cold nights when you just want some delicious comfort food to warm you up.
Establishing Your Vegetable Garden
As spring rolls around, we start to think of being outside, enjoying the wonderful weather. Now is also the time to think about establishing your vegetable garden – it’s a wonderful way to save money, get exercise, and help your family to eat healthy. And taking care of a garden is a never-ending and rewardingContinue reading “Establishing Your Vegetable Garden”
Frugal Tips: Saving More of Your Income
Did you know that according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, on average Americans currently save around 4.2% of their income? There are also some supersavers that manage to put away close to half of their take home pay. I don’t want to be drastic and I’m not willing to give up my hot showersContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Saving More of Your Income”
Recipe Box: Pommes Anna
With both sweet and white potatoes in hand I decided to use them in a Pommes Anna recipe. What a winning combination this was!
My Garden: Spring Is Coming
Here in Vermont it doesn’t much look like spring is coming. The ground is still white and the temperatures are quite chilly this week. However in just a few weeks I’ll be starting my seeds for my garden! I’ve looked through the various catalogs, placed my seed orders and the other day I received anContinue reading “My Garden: Spring Is Coming”
Homemade Emergency Candles
Homemade emergency candles are very easy to make. You need wax, wicks and some recycled jelly jars. Much cheaper than buying them!
Nancy on the Home Front 