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Cooking with Maple Syrup: Spice Bread

Cooking with Maple Syrup. Living in Vermont we often have the opportunity to enjoy pure Vermont Maple Syrup. In fact we have neighbors that have a sugarhouse so when we cook with maple syrup we are enjoying syrup from our mountain! Can’t get much more local than that! Pure maple syrup is not just delicious on homemadeContinue reading “Cooking with Maple Syrup: Spice Bread”

Voles: Another Garden Pest

As if it weren’t enough that our garden is over run with chipmunks, we also have voles! Voles can be just as destructive as deer and rabbits. My poor garden, I thought it was just a problem with chipmunks but yesterday I was in the garden and saw two voles running around under the zucchiniContinue reading “Voles: Another Garden Pest”

Safe Stripping Update

Several months ago I wrote a post about safe stripping in regards to refinishing your wooden antiques. So called “safe” strippers are a good place to turn for refinishing your wooden antiques. Safe Strippers don’t irritate your skin, their fumes aren’t damaging to your health, and their contents aren’t flammable or explosive – though, of course,Continue reading “Safe Stripping Update”

When Negative Emotions are Constructive

There is a strange conception that exists in modern society (and probably a lot earlier than that) that certain emotions are inherently negative, such as anger or sadness. This has led many people to believe that suppressing these emotions will lead to an overall happier life. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth, andContinue reading “When Negative Emotions are Constructive”

Most Delicious Buttermilk Pancakes

These Buttermilk Pancakes are an all time favorite in our family. Occasionally I will surprise my husband with his favorite breakfast.

Chipmunk Control: In your Garden

Do I see a chipmunk? This summer we have been overrun with chipmunks in the garden! Everywhere I look I see a chipmunk! They are eating the blueberries, enjoying my tomatoes and eating my beans! Not only are they doing damage but when I am in the garden they sit there and watch me asContinue reading “Chipmunk Control: In your Garden”

Yard Sales: How To Be Successful

The house is on the market or perhaps you are downsizing and you’re wondering about yard sales and how to be successful?Pricing: The first thing to do to is to label everything you are selling with a price. Most people aren’t comfortable with haggling and would like to see what the price of an item is.Continue reading “Yard Sales: How To Be Successful”

Morning Glory Muffins

I was first given the recipe for Morning Glory Muffins from my husband’s grandmother. They were rich and delicious. Morning Glory Muffins are full of all kinds of fruits and vegetables and resulted in a wonderful muffin. This recipe, from King Arthur Flour, is a little healthier using coconut oil and whole wheat but the endContinue reading “Morning Glory Muffins”

The Gardenless Herb Garden

You don’t need a home in the country with lots of land to grown your own herbs. Herbs will grow quite happily in a container. If you have a sunny window that gets at least 5-6 hours of sun a day you can even grow herbs inside! In fact if the only outdoor space youContinue reading “The Gardenless Herb Garden”

Make Your Own Homemade Crackers

I love making Homemade Crackers. I’ve tried several recipes before but this recipe is a real winner. My daughter shared this recipe for homemade goldfish crackers over a year ago. She is very good about cooking from scratch and making sure she knows exactly what her children are eating. These crackers are perfect for snackingContinue reading “Make Your Own Homemade Crackers”