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Curried Chicken with Apples

If you’ve never tried curry, this curried chicken with apples and mango chutney is a delectable imitation. This dish is a perfect mid-week dinner.

Guilford, Connecticut – Out and About

Recently we traveled to Guilford, Connecticut to visit my mother-in-law. She had a bathroom she wanted painted so we decided to help her out. It is always fun to head to Connecticut from Vermont especially this time of year. We left warm temperatures and melting snow and arrived to bare ground and even warmer temperatures!Continue reading “Guilford, Connecticut – Out and About”

10 Tips To Sell Your Home More Quickly

We are about to re-list our home with a new realtor. Hopefully this is the year we see a sale! Setting the right price and making an excellent first impression are both essential to attracting buyers so we can sell our home. Here are 10 tips to sell your home more quickly. 10 TipsContinue reading “10 Tips To Sell Your Home More Quickly”

Scrambled Egg Muffins

Technically scrambled egg muffins these aren’t really muffins in the traditional sense but you do cook these scrambled egg muffins in a muffin tin.

Pork, Bean and Kale Soup

If you are looking for a hearty winter soup, this pork, bean and kale soup is perfect. It’s delicious and nutritious and uses foods you can find in market.

Propagating an Aloe Plant

For some reason I have the perfect conditions to grow an aloe plant. The Aloe Vera plant is a popular houseplant with medicinal properties. The sap from the leaves has wonderful topical benefits, especially on burns and sunburns. I think I first started growing aloe plants when we lived in Florida over twenty years ago!Continue reading “Propagating an Aloe Plant”

Making a Move – Things To Consider

No our house hasn’t sold but moving, packing and de-cluttering is on the forefront these days. There are so many things to consider when making a move! I’m a planner and a list maker and although it will be many months before we’re actually making a move I thought I would gather my thoughts andContinue reading “Making a Move – Things To Consider”

Poached Eggs with Creamy Brussels Sprouts

Creamy Brussels sprouts and poached eggs may seem like a surprising combination, and in this version they make a perfect pair.

Propagating a Christmas Cactus

Did you read my post on moving houseplants? If so you know that I can’t move all of my large plants with me. Instead I plan to propagate my Christmas cactus and have a much smaller pot to take with me. Propagating a Christmas cactus is very easy. This plant makes a great holiday giftContinue reading “Propagating a Christmas Cactus”

Cranberry Vanilla Muffins

Monday Muffins: Cranberry Vanilla Muffins Friday I shared my recipe for Cranberry Orange Scones and today I share a different recipe for Cranberry Vanilla Muffins! What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with a delicious muffin? In this recipe half a vanilla bean is ground right into the sugar to dominate the flavor ofContinue reading “Cranberry Vanilla Muffins”