Remember those candied nuts I made earlier this week? They are a wonderful addition to this Pear and Bleu Cheese Salad. This will be served with what we’ll be eating on Christmas Day, I’m sure it is destined to become a family favorite! Ingredients: 1 head of spinach or about 10 oz of fresh saladContinue reading “Recipe Box: Pear & Bleu Cheese Salad”
Author Archives: John Buckingham
Prudent Pantry: Soft Wheat Berries
A few weeks ago I wrote about wheat berries. There are actually two types of wheat: hard and soft. The key difference between them is protein content. Where wheat is grown can determine protein content: Northwestern US and western Canada produce a hard wheat that’s very high in protein, while the southern US states growContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Soft Wheat Berries”
Frugal Tips: Homemade Candied and Spiced Nuts
Candied nuts make a great DIY gift, are a delicious, portable snack and are wonderful on salads! Here are a few recipes for a no-fail method for a crunchy, toothsome treat but secretly cost you only minutes in the kitchen! If you have a membership to a food club like Costco or BJ’s I wouldContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Homemade Candied and Spiced Nuts”
Sour Cream Chocolate Bit Cake
Sour Cream Chocolate Bit Cake is an easy recipe that can be put together in a matter of minutes. It is so delicious warm from the oven!
Prudent Pantry: Barley
Barley is another staple I like to keep in my pantry. According to Wikipedia barley is a versatile cereal grain. It serves as a major animal fodder, as a base for malt for beer and certain distilled beverages and as a component of various health foods. It is also used in soups and stews andContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Barley”
My Garden: Visiting a West Coast Garden
Thanksgiving week was spent on the west coast visiting our daughter and son-in-law. I always enjoy seeing other parts of the country and while we were on the west coast we took a side trip to Eugene, Oregon to visit a friend of my husband’s. They’ve known each other since the age of four! HeContinue reading “My Garden: Visiting a West Coast Garden”
Homemade Salad Dressing Mix
This time of year I am always trying to think of things I can make to give as presents. One idea is a good homemade salad dressing mix.
Turkey Vegetable Soup
I love leftover turkey. this is one of my favorite recipes for Turkey Vegetable Soup, it works perfectly with leftover turkey!
My Garden: Forcing Bulbs
Now that my garden is put to bed I can concentrate on other ‘gardening’ activities inside. Forcing bulbs inside is a good way to have blooming flowers mid winter. They also make a great present, who wouldn’t appreciate a gift of bulbs when the world is white outside! Tulips, narcissus, hyacinths, crocus and lily ofContinue reading “My Garden: Forcing Bulbs”
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
This simple Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix recipe makes enough to give as a gift or to just keep on hand for those cold winter months.
Nancy on the Home Front 