John Buckingham

August’s Garden

This has been a hard summer for my garden, can only blame it on neglect. Neglect on my part. We’ve been away too many weekends this summer and you can tell when you look at my garden. I mentioned before that we were transitioning to raised beds. I was thinking of all the benefits ofContinue reading “August’s Garden”

Parmesan Pork Chops

This Parmesan Pork Chops recipe is equally as good with boneless chicken breasts – delicious! such a simple recipe and always good.

My Garden: Garlic

I’ve been keeping an eye on my garlic, knowing it was just about time to harvest it. Today was the day! The garlic was starting to die back.I was a little concerned because the stalks seemed a bit skinny and I wondered how the garlic would look. As soon as I started to pull upContinue reading “My Garden: Garlic”

Garlic Scape Pickles

Garlic scapes can be used for many things such as pesto or chopped up and added to a stir fry and don’t forget garlic scape pickles!

Broiled Shrimp in Olive Oil and Spices

If you like shrimp this is one of those recipes you will find yourself Broiled Shrimp in Olive Oil and Spices making again and again.

My Garden: Busy Days

I had hoped to harvest my garlic this week but it’s just not quite ready. Instead my daughter and our two grandchildren are visiting and we’ve been checking the garden out, picking blueberries and seeing what else is ripe. Fun days. Photo Credit: Jessica Keating Linked To: WhimsyWednesday, OutdoorWednesday, GardenTuesday, WildcraftingWednesday, FavoriteThingsBlogHop, RuraltyBlogHop, TheBackyardFarmingConnection

Strawberries in Vanilla Syrup

Strawberries in Vanilla Syrup is perfect drizzled over plain yogurt or served with pound cake, a little bit of summertime to enjoy in the winter.

Recipe Box: Light Lemon Pound Cake

This is a delicious cake that brings a taste of summer to your table! Light Lemon Pound Cake ½ cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 egg whites 1 egg 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp lemon extract 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 ½ cups flour 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 2 tsp bakingContinue reading “Recipe Box: Light Lemon Pound Cake”

My Garden: Looking Good?

July can be a hot, humid month. Everything is going to seed and the weeds are in full competition with the vegetables. If there was ever a year I should have taken off from gardening this should have been it. We have had to do a lot of traveling and it seems like we haven’tContinue reading “My Garden: Looking Good?”

Frugal Tips: Laundry Helps

How often do you find yourself wondering what you have on hand to remove a certain stain? Or what you can use to pre-soak your clothes? It’s that time of year when children are busy playing outside and clothes tend to get a little dirtier than during other times of the year. Here are aContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Laundry Helps”