It’s a wet, chilly Friday. A perfect day to make Cream of Carrot Soup! I’ve had this recipe for years and it freezes well although if you are planning on freezing it I would add the light cream later. This soup does not need to be blended but I have one of those wonderful emersionContinue reading “Cream of Carrot Soup”
Author Archives: John Buckingham
Harvest
Nothing like a full day’s harvest to help stock the pantry! First I collected the eggs, it’s nice when each of the hens gives us an egg. Then I shelled my dried Cranberry Beans. Can’t wait to use them in a recipe. Pulled all the carrots; looking forward to making my delicious carrot soup. SpentContinue reading “Harvest”
Butternut Squash Soup
One of my favorite fall activities is making soup! I can take a few ingredients from the garden and create a wonderful, nourishing soup that we can enjoy and I can also freeze for later enjoyment. Butternut Squash Soup is a family favorite. Every time I find a recipe I have to try it andContinue reading “Butternut Squash Soup”
Skunked!
Skunked! We’ve lived in Vermont for over 14 years and have never had any problems with skunks. That all changed last night, Riley, our* Boston Terrier met a skunk right next to our house! Perhaps she thought it was another Boston Terrier? She came running back to the house and sat on the steps whileContinue reading “Skunked!”
Blueberry Muffins
Here we are In October already! I just picked the last of our blueberries! As you can see from my photos the blueberry bushes we planted are doing well! We have several different varieties; early, mid and late producing which gives us a nice long season of fresh blueberries. Being a prudent homemaker I wantContinue reading “Blueberry Muffins”
Midsummer Garden
Mid summer. The garden is well underway. This year I am trying to stay on top of the weeds, some years I do better than others. My goal is to keep the garden weed free and mulched. Usually I will rake up the grass clipping and use them as mulch. It’s amazing how even aContinue reading “Midsummer Garden”
Welcome – On the Home Front Begins!
Welcome to the very first posting of my blog. What will I be discussing? What does Prudent Living on the Home Front mean
Nancy on the Home Front 