I am never quite sure what posts my readers will most enjoy and give them ranking of the top 7 posts.. Over the last year I have written a number of posts on various subjects. Here are the top 7 posts of 2016 and the top 4 posts since I started blogging in 2012! Continue reading “Top 7 Posts of 2016”
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Beef with Oyster Sauce
Beef with Oyster sauce is one of our favorite Chinese meals. We have been cooking and enjoyingthis recipe for many years.
Gete Okosomin Seeds Available
Many of you have been following my adventures with the Gete okosomin squash seeds I obtained last year when we were in South Dakota. There are several stories going around about the origin of these seeds, they are also known as the 800 year old squash, but regardless they are an heirloom squash seed. TheseContinue reading “Gete Okosomin Seeds Available”
Depression Era Hot Milk Cake
Some of the recipes from the depression era are my favorites. Next time your looking for a special dessert to serve try this depression era hot milk cake!
Christmas Tree: Live or Artificial?
I grew up with the tradition of going out with the family and cutting down a live Christmas tree. We would head out to a local tree farm, find the perfect tree and cut it down. After we were married we continued this tradition with our children. We did this every year until we movedContinue reading “Christmas Tree: Live or Artificial?”
Wassail Parade – Woodstock, Vermont
The Woodstock Wassail Weekend is a holiday tradition that sees the town come to life with festive holiday events and attractions the second weekend of every December. The weekend’s nonstop schedule includes a parade, concerts, craft fairs, holiday house tour, and much more. Often named one of the prettiest small towns in America, the village ofContinue reading “Wassail Parade – Woodstock, Vermont”
Spicy Black Bean Soup
This Spicy Black Bean Soup is one of those recipes. In under an hour you can have a batch of delicious black bean soup ready to serve.
Repotting a Peace Lily
Repotting a Peace Lily Early winter is a good time for repotting your houseplants. Over the summer I tend to neglect my houseplants. Some of them are moved outside for the summer while others just enjoy the sunny windows. I keep them fed and watered but that’s about it. When the gardening season isContinue reading “Repotting a Peace Lily”
Christmas Pies: Cranberry Apple
When you think of Christmas pie you may think of pumpkin or pecan pie, but I think of Cranberry Apple Pie. Many years ago my (ex) brother-in-law introduced me to this fabulous variation of an apple pie and I will forever be grateful! Whenever we spend Christmas with family I am asked to make this pie. AfterContinue reading “Christmas Pies: Cranberry Apple”
Efficient Heating = Winter Warmer
The basic principles of efficient heating are simple: keep warm air in, cold air out, and your heater or furnace in tip-top shape. There are a few other steps you can take to ensure a cozy winter without resorting to wearing a parka indoors. When the heat is on, set your thermostat as lowContinue reading “Efficient Heating = Winter Warmer”
Nancy on the Home Front 