John Buckingham

Pumpkin Chocolate Icebox Cake

Pumpkin Chocolate Icebox Cake is pretty from the top and even prettier when you cut a slice! I tried it last weekend and it was a hit.

How many of you enjoy eating Quinoa? Have you ever tried it? It is usually considered a grain but it is actually a relative of leafy green vegetables like spinach and Swiss chard. It is an ancient grain once considered the “gold of the Incas”! It is high in protein and it’s protein is consideredContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Quinoa”

My Garden: Finally Put To Bed!

“Fall is not the end of the gardening year; it is the start of next year’s growing season.” Thalassa Cruso Some years I never get around to doing a full fall clean up of the gardens. This year almost everything is cleaned up. I really have to thank my mom for giving me a weekendContinue reading “My Garden: Finally Put To Bed!”

Frugal Tip: Homemade Laundry Detergent

Making your own laundry detergent is one way to save money on an ongoing basis. The recipe basically uses three items: a soap of some sort, washing soda and borax. The most typical type of soap used is Fels Naptha. This is an old fashioned type of soap usually found in the laundry aisle. YouContinue reading “Frugal Tip: Homemade Laundry Detergent”

Butternut Squash Lasagna

This Butternut Squash Lasagna recipe was introduced to me by my sister over a year ago, the minute I tasted it I knew it was a keeper.

Prudent Pantry: Organization!

Having an organized pantry will actually save you money by identifying what you’re using, what you’re not using and what you’ve bought in duplicate. It will allow you to take stock of your cooking habits and tells you what you should and should not buy in bulk. Do you have the habit of picking upContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Organization!”

My Garden: Planting Garlic

I haven’t grown garlic in years but this year I got my act together and managed to get some planted in the garden before the real snow! I purchased some locally grown garlic so it should do very well in my garden. There are two main types of garlic. Stiffneck and soft neck. Stiffneck garlicContinue reading “My Garden: Planting Garlic”

Frugal Tips: Homemade Household Cleaners

When you compare the prices of cleaning products in the stores with the cost of making them at home you’d be surprised at how much you can really save! If you were to add up the toilet cleaner, kitchen cleaner, window cleaner etc. it seems the average clean household requires close to $150 worth ofContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Homemade Household Cleaners”

Homemade Granola

This homemade granola recipe has been in our family for years and years. The recipe is simple but you can add more ingredients if you want.

Prudent Pantry: Wheat Berries

One of the items found in my pantry are wheat berries. Wheat berries are a true whole grain! Without these kernels there would be no flour. They are loaded with nutrients and are as easy as rice to prepare, perfect for a meal any time of the year. Did you know that raw wheat, ifContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Wheat Berries”