Author Archives: nancyonthehomefront
Goal Setting Week 27 Update
My goal setting update took a back burner this last week. Our two sons moved down to Portland from Seattle and we were busy helping them move! Not only were they able to use our many boxes but my husband lent a hand and actually drove up to help them load and then unload theirContinue reading “Goal Setting Week 27 Update”
Planning Meals From a CSA
This year instead of having our own garden we are supporting a local CSA. Each Friday we receive a basket of various fresh vegetables from Pumpkin Ridge Gardens. Planning meals from a CSA is not hard and each week I try to use up all the vegetables we received. Pumpkin Ridge Gardens, where we receiveContinue reading “Planning Meals From a CSA”
Summer Salads: Nicoise Orzo Salad
My mother shared this unique salad with me many, many years ago. I have made it often over the years and still enjoy this Nicoise Orzo Salad as much now as when my mother first shared the recipe with me. The nice thing about this salad is that the salad ingredients can be made aheadContinue reading “Summer Salads: Nicoise Orzo Salad”
Making Strawberry Jam with Dried Figs
Before I tell you about this amazing jam recipe I just want to welcome all my new blog readers! I so appreciate you all and love all the comments! While you’re on the Internet be sure to come visit my Facebook page, On The Home Front, I’d love it if you’d “like” my page! While livingContinue reading “Making Strawberry Jam with Dried Figs”
Goal Setting Week 26 Update
These days life is full. Now that the various small house projects have been completed the days are full of planning our future garden space and exploring. Our new town is quite active and we’ve taken advantage of all the various activities. Last weekend was the local strawberry festival, such fun to walk to theContinue reading “Goal Setting Week 26 Update”
Bacon and Egg Fried Rice
I have previously shared our favorite recipe for ham and egg fried rice, and recently made a bacon and egg fried rice which was delicious. I used diced pancetta instead of regular bacon although you could use regular bacon if that’s what you had on hand. I also scrambled the eggs and cooked them separatelyContinue reading “Bacon and Egg Fried Rice”
The Summer Garden – Keeping Ahead of the Weeds
Summer is a busy time in the garden. The seeds have sprouted; the plants are growing including the weeds! In order to produce a good harvest you want to stay ahead of the weeds. You also want to give your vegetables the best chance so they will produce well. When your seedlings are just aContinue reading “The Summer Garden – Keeping Ahead of the Weeds”
Goal Setting Week 25 Update
Another busy week! We’re beginning to realize that this is our new life! No complaints, just loving life! Trying to move forward on the goal setting process. Writing a weekly post on my goal setting update helps keep me on track! Managed to get three hydrangeas planted in our front yard. It’s the first stepContinue reading “Goal Setting Week 25 Update”
Lessons Learned From Moving
After just moved from the east coast to the west coast I realized there were many lessons learned from moving.
Nancy on the Home Front 