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Bread Tag Colors – What Do They Mean?

Bread Tag Colors – What Do They Mean? I’ve always noticed the different colors of bread tag but never gave them much thought. Did you know that the colors of the tags indicate what day the bread was baked on? If you want to know what day your bread was actually baked on allContinue reading “Bread Tag Colors – What Do They Mean?”

Protect Your Identity

Last year there were some major problems with identity breaches. hat can you do to protect your identity? The first step is to determine whether or not you were affected. Here in Vermont we can contact the Consumer Assistance Program, a joint venture between the Vermont Attorney General’s office and the University of Vermont.Continue reading “Protect Your Identity”

Amazing Overnight Waffles, Can’t Beat Them

The batter for Amazing Overnight Wafflesis mixed up the night before,when you wake up in the morning the yeasty aroma of the batter will thrill your senses.

The Blessings Jar

You may have seen the graphics on Facebook or Pinterest regarding a Blessing Jar or a Happiness Jar. Basically you write something down every day for a year that made you happy or was a blessing. At the end of the year you read about all the amazing things that happened. Last January first myContinue reading “The Blessings Jar”

Fun Festive Appetizers

Are you planing on hosting a New Year’s party this year? Wondering what fun festive appetizers you can serve? I have gathered all my appetizer recipes in one spot. Now you can celebrate the New Year in style with these festive appetizers! Some of these appetizers can be made ahead while others are best madeContinue reading “Fun Festive Appetizers”

Wassail Weekend

One of my favorite events in Woodstock, Vermont is the Wassail Weekend. People come from far and wide to enjoy this special event. The highlight of the weekend is the Wassail Parade through the center of Woodstock. More than 50 horses and riders are dressed in holiday costumes and period dress from the early 19thContinue reading “Wassail Weekend”

Christmas Ice Cream Cake

It may be cold and snowy outside, at least where we live but it is a perfect time of year to enjoy this Christmas Ice Cream Cake.

Broccoli Soup with an Added Twist

Adding mustard seeds to this broccoli soup was a new twist but they not only add a nice flavor but a little crunch as well.

Winter Checklist

Sometimes I am amazed at how quickly the seasons change. It seems like just yesterday I was writing a fall checklist! Now with Christmas upon us, and January just around the corner, it’s time to prepare for winter. Have you begun your winter checklist? Depending on where you live your winter preparations might lookContinue reading “Winter Checklist”

3 Apps To Help You Enhance Your Gardening Skills

Whether you are planting wildflowers, spring or fall veggies, or designing an herb garden, it takes a little bit of skill. You have to understand what your plants need to thrive. You have to know how when and how to: Prepare and protect the soil. How to add nutrients How to till the groundContinue reading “3 Apps To Help You Enhance Your Gardening Skills”