John Buckingham

Frugal Tip: Frugal and Famous

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Recipe Box: Hot Feta Artichoke Dip

There are many variations of the hot artichoke dip, but this one is my favorite. It is easy to mix up; you can mix it up ahead of time and then pop it into the oven just before your company arrives. Every time I have made this dip it’s been a big hit. I hopeContinue reading “Recipe Box: Hot Feta Artichoke Dip”

Prudent Pantry: Preserving Leeks

If you read My Garden post from yesterday you will remember that I have an abundant leek crop this year. I plan to leave some of the leeks in the garden until after the first frost. However I have so many I wanted to put some in the freezer now while I have some free time.Continue reading “Prudent Pantry: Preserving Leeks”

My Garden: September Update

Labor Day has passed and there are signs of fall everywhere. The leaves are changing, the nights are colder, and it won’t be long before frost touches the valleys and hilltops of Vermont. My garden did very well in some areas and not so well in others. We had a rather hot and dry summer,Continue reading “My Garden: September Update”

Frugal Tip: Continuing to Live a Frugal Life

As I continue to try to live a more frugal life I want to share some more ideas to help you save money and live frugally. There are dozens of inventive and useful ways to save, spend, reuse and live better for less. When I was younger I volunteered my time with a women’s organizationContinue reading “Frugal Tip: Continuing to Live a Frugal Life”

Beach Plum Jelly

o me Beach Plum Jelly conjures up memories of summer, the beach, the ocean and Nantucket. One summer I happen to be on the island when the plums were ripe.

My Garden: Potato Bucket Yield

How many of you remember that I planted my potatoes in buckets this year? The great potato experiment! This past weekend I harvested my potatoes. Was it a success? I did not have the five-pound yield per bucket that some folks claimed I might get but I did get about a pound of potatoes perContinue reading “My Garden: Potato Bucket Yield”

Frugal Tip: How to Live a Frugal Life

I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t always live frugally! I have paid full price for some special article of clothing and I’ve even enjoyed a Starbucks fancy coffee now and then. Overall I do consider myself a pretty frugal person. How do you start living more frugally? Understand it doesn’t happen overnight.Continue reading “Frugal Tip: How to Live a Frugal Life”

Garlic Scape Pesto

Several weeks ago I harvested the scapes from my garlic plants. 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 up and use them in a stir fry orContinue reading “Garlic Scape Pesto”

Peach Pie Filling

This wonderful peach pie filling doesn’t only need to be used in pies; I’ve also used it in cobblers and crisps as well. It’s delicious!