John Buckingham

Nantucket Welcome Cake

I found this recipe years ago in the Nantucket newspaper. I’ve been making this Nantucket Welcome Cake ever since and it’s always a hit.

Prudent Pantry: Taking Inventory

You’ve set up your pantry and it is now well stocked. How do you keep track of what food you have on hand? It’s important to know what you have in your pantry so you don’t end up with food that is not going to be eaten. There are many different forms available online forContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Taking Inventory”

My Garden: An Inspiring Way to Store your Produce

I often run out of room to store my fresh produce. Or I put it away in a drawer and forget that I have it on hand. This video was so inspiring, what a creative way to store your food![hana-code-insert name=’Storing Produce’ /]

Frugal Tips: Mama’s Bug-Be-Gone Bug Spray

For those of you who have read Prudent Living’s recent online magazine this recipe may be familiar to you. I am really trying to get away from purchased cleaning products and decided I should try this bug spray as well. Much better for you than a commercial bug spray! The recipe seemed easy enough: 6-8Continue reading “Frugal Tips: Mama’s Bug-Be-Gone Bug Spray”

Recipe Box Bonus: Momar’s Pineapple Casserole

Bonus Recipe for Good Friday! I first tasted this unusual casserole while enjoying a meal at my mother-in-law’s house. It was delicious and she was gracious enough to share the recipe with me. I decided it would be good recipe to share just before the Easter weekend, as it would be perfect with a ham.Continue reading “Recipe Box Bonus: Momar’s Pineapple Casserole”

Recipe Box: Irish Yellow Broth

It’s still not quite spring here in Vermont and a bowl of soup tastes really good on these cold spring days. Having some extra spinach in the fridge that I didn’t want to go to waste led me to make this delicious soup this week. It is a quick easy soup that goes together well.Continue reading “Recipe Box: Irish Yellow Broth”

Prudent Pantry: What is a Pantry?

Originally a pantry was understood to be a cool and dark place where perishable foods such as freshly baked bread could be stored. It could be a room where food, provisions, dishes or linens were kept. It is usually in close proximity to the kitchen although sometimes they may be found in the basement orContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: What is a Pantry?”

My Garden: Transplanting Seedlings

The seeds that I recently planted are doing well and some were are in need of transplanting already! I like to transplant the seedlings after they’ve grown two or more true leaves (the cotyledons don’t count). This can be anywhere from two to six weeks after germination. Before I start I make sure I haveContinue reading “My Garden: Transplanting Seedlings”

No Scrub Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Are you looking for a non-toxic no scrub toilet bowl cleaner? This simple recipe uses several household items: borax, vinegar and a lemon.

Recipe Box: Pesto-Spinach Lasagna

A few days ago I made some homemade mozzarella and ricotta. Since these cheeses are best used while they are fresh I decided to make another one of our favorite lasagnas, pesto-spinach. I adapted a recipe I found on the epicurious.com web site. I made two small 8×8 lasagnas so I could freeze one. TheyContinue reading “Recipe Box: Pesto-Spinach Lasagna”