Last year we made a wonderful three-bin composter. Over the summer and into the fall we would layer weeds and chicken shavings into the bins. We didn’t spend enough time turning the pile or even paying much attention to the bins. The problem with this is that turning your pile may mean all the differenceContinue reading “My Garden: Compost Bin Update”
Author Archives: John Buckingham
Frugal Tips: Using Up Every Last Bit
We all want to avoid waste in the kitchen but what can we do to make use of every last bit? We don’t want to just keep reheating the same meal and eating it until it’s finished so what can we do? Use the leftovers to pack a lunch to bring to work or sendContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Using Up Every Last Bit”
Prudent Pantry: Clean, Sparkling Fruit!
Many of you may have seen this fabulous tip already. It’s an easy way to clean your fruit without any chemicals! All you need is some vinegar! Fill your sink with water and add one cup of vinegar. Stir. Add all your fruit and soak for ten minutes. The water will be dirty butContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Clean, Sparkling Fruit!”
Garlic Scape Scampi
Garlic scapes can be used in many wyas. I used some of the scapes to make Garlic Scape Scampi. The combination of the garlic and shrimp was delicious!
My Garden: What To Do With Garlic Scapes?
Toward the end of June – early July is the time to harvest the scapes from your garlic plant. You want the plant to send all of its energy into bulbs not into a flower producing seeds. So you cut the scapes off. They can be used in many ways, you can cut them upContinue reading “My Garden: What To Do With Garlic Scapes?”
Frugal Tips: Top 10 Frugal Tips
Interested in saving money? Top 10 frugal tips to get you started: 1. Buy second hand whenever possible. 2. Cancel your cable/subscription TV service. 3. Cancel your gym membership and exercise for free. 4. Make your own cleaning products using vinegar power! 5. When you can’t buy used buy online. 6. Start a price book.Continue reading “Frugal Tips: Top 10 Frugal Tips”
Prudent Pantry: Salt in the Pantry
Salt is one of those items you can find in anyone’s pantry. There are several varieties of salt; table salt, kosher salt, rock salt, sea salt and seasoned salt. Table Salt – is fine grained and usually contains iodine. Kosher Salt – has a coarse texture, no additives and is prepared using methods approved forContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Salt in the Pantry”
Christmas in July!
Are you ready for another great giveaway? We know Christmas only comes around once a year, and waiting for the festivities and cool weather can seem like forever. That’s why we wanted to bring a little joy (and gifts) to tide you over! One Grand Prize Winner Will Receive: – One $50 gift card ofContinue reading “Christmas in July!”
Minty Watermelon Salad
This minty watermelon salad recipe, is light and refreshing. Perfect for a summer party. Use fresh mint from your garden and a summer watermelon.
My Garden: The Spoon Trick
Today I am sharing a little trick to harvest your herbs! I have a new herb garden this year right outside my kitchen door. Very convenient for me, to say the least. I used to hand pick the herb leaves from their stems, which was slow work and often inefficient. Then I discovered that IContinue reading “My Garden: The Spoon Trick”
Nancy on the Home Front 