Often I look for ways to improve a recipe but once in a while you find a recipe that needs no improvement. This best ever cornbread recipe is perfect as is.
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Picking Sour Cherries!
Sour cherries grow in Vermont but their season is short, sometimes only two weeks long! If we have an unusually cold spring there might not be any sour cherries. Last Friday my husband and I decided to go on an adventure and find some elusive sour cherries to pick! There was an orchard on theContinue reading “Picking Sour Cherries!”
Clean, Lean and Green
Want to save money on cleaning products? Don’t just head over to the dollar store and load up on a slew of off-brand scrubs and sprays. If the global environmental repercussion of chemical cleaners don’t seem like enough of a motivator, let’s face it, sometimes organic has to take a backseat to cheap – considerContinue reading “Clean, Lean and Green”
Asian Shrimp and Rice Bowl
Looking for a light dinner idea? This Asian Shrimp and Rice Bowl recipe is a perfect choice. The dish comes together in no time at all.
Gete okosomin Seeds Have Sprouted!
I have written several articles about the very special squash seeds I acquired when I was in Keystone, South Dakota. There are several stories about where the seeds originally came from which you can read HERE or HERE. Regardless of which story you believe the seeds are definitely heirloom squash seeds and I was givenContinue reading “Gete okosomin Seeds Have Sprouted!”
Peanut Butter Pie – love at first bite
I fell in love with this Peanut Butter Pie recipe at first bite! Chocolate and peanut butter are one of my favorite combinations.
Top 10 Frugal Tips
I began blogging in September of 2011. Since then I have written over 1, 170 posts! Can you believe it? Many of my posts have included frugal tips. I decided to go back over the various posts I’ve written over the years and share what the top ten posts were. These are the posts thatContinue reading “Top 10 Frugal Tips”
Soap Update
You may remember over a month ago when I attempted to make soap? I had always wanted to make soap and had read many accounts of other people’s attempt to make soap. I had gathered all the ingredients needed and decided to give it a try. I would make Cold Process Soap and set upContinue reading “Soap Update”
Asparagus and Chicken Stir-Fry with Basil
I love asparagus and use it often in recipes. This week I made a delicious Asparagus and Chicken Stir-Fry with Basil. Quick and easy!
What Do You Do with Garlic Scapes?
The question is what to do with garlic scapes? Scapes can be used in so many ways. They make a fabulous addition to a flower bouquet and delicious to eat.