This summer sure has been hot and humid. Usually the weather in Vermont is very pleasant, we might have a few hot days, but for the most part you have hot days and cool nights. This year has been a lot wetter and hotter than normal. How can you keep your house cool without installingContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Keeping Cool”
Author Archives: John Buckingham
Prudent Pantry: Cleaning with Vinegar
There are some changes with the On The Home Front schedule! Usually I post about my pantry on Thursday, but I am moving the Prudent Pantry to Mondays. It’s always a good idea to check your pantry at he beginning of the week. Thursday will be devoted to the Home Acre Hop where you canContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Cleaning with Vinegar”
Coleslaw Chicken Wraps
This Coleslaw Chicken Wraps recipe is a perfect summer recipe, fast and fresh. Used grilled chicken for an even more delicious wrap!
My Garden: Rain, Rain Go Away!
It seems like the sun hasn’t shown for weeks! I feel like I’m living in a rain forest. The good news is I don’t have to water. The bad news, the weeds are taking over! Despite all the rain my new herb garden is doing very well. The tomatoes have blossoms! The cucumbers and theContinue reading “My Garden: Rain, Rain Go Away!”
Prudent Pantry: Good Bargains For July
We’re all watching our budgets these days. July can be a busy time of year; we may be busy in the garden or relaxing on a family vacation. It is also a time of year to keep your eyes open for bargains. July is often thought of as a slow sales month but it canContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Good Bargains For July”
Sausage Pinwheels with Gravy
This Sausage Pinwheels with Gravy recipe is actually a breakfast recipe but we love breakfast for dinner and we’ve always had it for dinner.
Prudent Pantry: Got Rhubarb?
Yesterday I picked what I think will be the last of the rhubarb harvest. Rhubarb enjoys cooler weather and we have definitely moved into the hot days of summer. I have a rather large pile of rhubarb sitting on my counter and the question is what to do with it? I will freeze some toContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Got Rhubarb?”
My Garden: Guinea Fowl Update
It seems like just a few days ago that we picked up our baby guinea fowl (keets). We kept them in a box in our garage for a few weeks, then moved them into a very large box with our six baby chicks and finally last week we moved them all into the barn. ThereContinue reading “My Garden: Guinea Fowl Update”
Frugal Tips: Time to Make Vanilla Extract
Time to make some vanilla extract! Making Vanilla Extract at home is so easy! Once you’ve combined the vodka and vanilla beans you have to let it sit for 4-6 months before it is ready. If you make a batch now it will be ready to give as gifts at Christmas time. To start yourContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Time to Make Vanilla Extract”
Chicken Orzo Salad- Delicious
Chicken Orzo Salad is easy to make and delicious! It is one of those perfect spring or summer salads, light with and tasty with fresh grapes.
Nancy on the Home Front 