When the strawberry rhubarb shortcake is baked it has an inverted well for spooning in lightly sweetened whipped cream and fresh fruit.
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Prepping the Garden Beds
May is such a busy time of year. I am itching to get my hands in the vegetable garden yet our weather is still too unpredictable to do much planting. Instead it is time to get my raised beds ready for planting! I’m also working on getting all the flowers beds presentable just in caseContinue reading “Prepping the Garden Beds”
All Purpose Cleaners
I’m sure you know that there is no need to fill your cupboards with all sorts of commercial cleaners. With just a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your cupboard you can make many all-purpose cleaners. When you compare the prices of cleaning products in the stores with the cost of makingContinue reading “All Purpose Cleaners”
Eggs Florentine – the Quick and Easy Version
This Eggs Florentine recipe uses frozen spinach, which is a time saver. The eggs are baked in a ramekin, with orange sauce instead of hollandaise sauce.
Got Rhubarb?
If you have been reading my blog for any length of time you know I love rhubarb! While I’m sure one plant would be enough for our garden, instead I have five robust plants! Even before the snow is melting the plants are beginning to burst from the ground. In no time at all weContinue reading “Got Rhubarb?”
Making Cold Process Soap On The Home Front
Making soap has been on my to do list for a long time! I collected everything I could possibly need and finally decided to give it a try. Everything I read said the items should only be used for soap making so I collected a small stock pot (stainless steel NOT aluminum) and a plastic twoContinue reading “Making Cold Process Soap On The Home Front”
Grilled Turkey Burgers with Tropical Salsa
I love when the grill is up and running. Try these yummy turkey burgers next time you’re grilling. You’ll be glad you did! Turkey Burgers with Tropical Salsa 1 pound of ground turkey 2 scallions, minced ¼ cup whole wheat bread crumbs 2 Tbsp minced celery 2 Tbsp salsa ¾ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp chiliContinue reading “Grilled Turkey Burgers with Tropical Salsa”
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. We have known about Lyme Disease for years. We originally lived in Lyme, Connecticut where the disease was first discovered. Many of my family members have been bitten by Lyme ticks and have developed the telltale rash. Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmittedContinue reading “May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month”
How To Move a Well-Stocked Pantry
You have all seen pictures of my pantry. When we built our house we designed the pantry space in an unheated corner of our basement. We then finished it by putting in shelves and an airtight door. The pantry never gets warmer than about 55 degrees in the heat of the summer and the rest ofContinue reading “How To Move a Well-Stocked Pantry”
Big Apple Pancake – so good
This Big Apple Pancake recipe could be eaten it for breakfast but it is very sweet and we enjoyed it as a dessert, which was perfect.
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