John Buckingham

Prudent Pantry: Cultured Foods Made At Home

What is a cultured food? “Cultured” essentially means fermented – the chemical process of breaking a complicated substance down into simpler parts, usually with the help of bacteria, yeasts or fungi. Some of the more common fermented foods are yogurt and sauerkraut. There are many reasons to eat fermented foods. They improve digestion. Fermenting ourContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Cultured Foods Made At Home”

My Garden: Invasive Plants

For as long as people have been moving around plants and insects have been moving along with them. Often we focus on the invasive insects but today I’m talking about invasive plants. What is an invasive plant? Invasive plant is a name for a species that has become a weed pest, a plant which growsContinue reading “My Garden: Invasive Plants”

Frugal Tips: Bargains for March

One of the best deals for today only is that the Prudent Living Market is offering FREE shipping today, March 5, only. If you’ve had your eye on something in the market today is the day to purchase! In many parts of the country it still feels like winter. Even though it still feels likeContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Bargains for March”

Recipe Box: Sausage and Lentil Soup

I am not a big fan of leftovers – however, if I can combine leftovers together and make a new meal I am all for it. Several weeks ago I made a large batch of Lentil Soup. I put some aside in the freezer. Last week I made a Sausage Lentil Casserole for dinner. ItContinue reading “Recipe Box: Sausage and Lentil Soup”

Prudent Pantry: Should You Switch Banks?

According to Bankrate.com, 9.6% of customers switched banks in the past year. The reasons vary but there are certain indicators, which might indicate that you should leave your current bank. Check your bank’s status on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp’s website, this firm provides debt resolution and other financial services. There you can make sureContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Should You Switch Banks?”

My Garden: Starting Seeds Indoors

It’s the time of the year I look forward to. As we near the end of winter it is time to start my seeds indoors. Starting vegetable plants indoors from seed can be rewarding or disastrous depending on the outcome. If you start your seeds too early you will then have to hold back theContinue reading “My Garden: Starting Seeds Indoors”

Frugal Tips: Save Money! Save Lives!

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post on saving money online called Never Pay The Sale Price. Up until that time I was using the sites I mentioned to save money. Recently I became aware of a site called Save1.com. Not only can you save money by using coupons, discounts and deals fromContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Save Money! Save Lives!”

Sausage and Lentils So Simple

This simple Sausage and Lentils recipe was passed along by my mother. We enjoyed it growing up and are still enjoying it now.

Making Almond Milk is Easy

Making Almond Milk at home is so easy. The ingredients are simple: pure, filtered water and one cup of raw, organic almonds.

My Garden: 8 Favorite Gardening Books

Gardening and reading are two of my favorite occupations. I saw this poster online the other day and I though it was perfect. Going through my gardening books I pulled out eight of my favorite books. As you can see some of them are well loved. Taylor’s Guide to Perennials and Taylor’s Guide to Annuals.Continue reading “My Garden: 8 Favorite Gardening Books”