John Buckingham

My Garden: It’s April

Spring is very slow in coming to Vermont, especially for those of us who live close to the mountains. It has been a good maple-sugaring season but the season is nearing the end. The chickens are enjoying their time out of the coop and finding ground that is snow free! Since we lost a chickenContinue reading “My Garden: It’s April”

Homemade Play Dough Recipe

This homemade play dough recipe is perfect. You can play with the end result and our children got a cooking lesson at the same time.

Creamy Chicken Lasagna

This Creamy Chicken Lasagna recipe is a little unusual but it is delicious and very easy to make. Guarenteed to be a hit with your family.

Prudent Pantry: Spring Pantry Challenge Update

We are doing so well with our spring pantry challenge and I have decided to continue it a third week! We have ½ of a heritage pig coming the end of the month so I will continue to create meals with what we have on hand to make room in our freezer. I enjoy challengingContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Spring Pantry Challenge Update”

My Garden: Seeds I’ve Started

I feel like I’m in a holding pattern at the moment, seeds are started but not ready to be moved to large pots yet. The garden outside is still snow covered so I can’t get to any outside work yet. So I thought I would share what I’m planting in the garden this year, orContinue reading “My Garden: Seeds I’ve Started”

Frugal Tips: April Deals

There are many deals to be found in April. The best way to save money is to put it in the bank but if you are looking for certain items these are the deals you can find. Did you know that April’s tax season offers discounts on office supplies, organizational items and business equipment? DoContinue reading “Frugal Tips: April Deals”

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Muffin Meat Loaf

This muffin meat loaf is lighter than the tradtiona meat loaf.The added benefit is that it freezes well for future meals.

Prudent Pantry: Spring Pantry Challenge

Both our pantry and our freezer are well stocked and I am very grateful for this. I usually have all the ingredients on hand at any given point to create a meal on short notice. As the growing season approaches and we prepare for adding some local pork to our freezer I have decided toContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Spring Pantry Challenge”

My Garden: Book Review – Animal, Vegetable, Miracle

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver Have you ever thought about what it would mean to eat only food raised locally or grown yourself or just do without? Barbara Kingsolver’s book is about a family’s journey to do just that. The book chronicles their adventures as they live on theirContinue reading “My Garden: Book Review – Animal, Vegetable, Miracle”