We all know the saying “April Showers Bring May Flowers.” Well, the last week of April brought a light dusting of snow for us, while this week it is raining. I don’t mind because the world is turning green before our eyes. Everywhere you look the fields are turning a bright green and the gardensContinue reading “April Showers Bring May Flowers”
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Why Read Food Labels?
I strongly believe that we should try to eat as local as we can. Does this mean all the food I consume is raised locally? No, I love bananas and oranges and they just don’t grow here in Vermont! I do try to keep on top of news stories regarding food and I am gettingContinue reading “Why Read Food Labels?”
Spice-Crusted Steak with Mushrooms
Spice-Crusted Steak with Mushrooms is an excellent way to cook ae steaks! The spice mixture is different but it was so delicious!
Sorting Seeds
I use a large container to store my seeds in. It keeps them dry and I store them in a dark, cool place. Each year I usually purchase a few new packets of seeds (I just can’t resist), but I also have seeds left over from the year before. Usually I start seeds indoors, butContinue reading “Sorting Seeds”
Crispy Cheese Crackers
Did you ever see a recipe in a magazine and think… “that looks yummy, I think I will make it?” Most of the time when I do this I have good luck and the recipe comes out just as pictured. I received the latest issue of Taste of Home recently and saw a recipe forContinue reading “Crispy Cheese Crackers”
Between the Lines with Nancy from Nancy On The Home Front
It’s not often that you get excited when someone reaches out to you because of your age! However when Katharine from Katherines Corners told me she wanted to feature 50 Bloggers Over 50 I thought it was a wonderful idea and I was thrilled to be asked to be part of her blog series “BetweenContinue reading “Between the Lines with Nancy from Nancy On The Home Front”
Eating From The Pantry
I have written posts before about the Pantry Challenge. In anticipation of an eventual move I have challenged myself to use up whatever we can from our well-stocked pantry! We have a chest freezer in our garage. I often purchase a ¼ cow from a neighbor as well as meat birds and one turkey aContinue reading “Eating From The Pantry”
Top 10 Spring Salads
One of my favorite means is a salad. I don’t always enjoy putting the salad together but I sure enjoy eating them. Here are ten of my favorite salads, perfect for a light spring dinner. Blueberry and Chicken Salad Chicken Salad with Berries Farro Salad with Tomatoes and Corn Grilled Corn Salad with Goat CheeseContinue reading “Top 10 Spring Salads”
Exploring in Florida
This week I am in Florida enjoying the wonderful hospitality of my girlfriend. She was heading to Florida to visit her father and invited me along. I am never one to turn down sun, beach and salt water! Yesterday we spent the day exploring Vizcaya located in Miami Florida. Vizcaya was built as the winterContinue reading “Exploring in Florida”
10 Ways To Save Money
There are many ways to save money. Just search on the Internet and you will find numerous suggestions! Here are ten of the more popular suggestions on ways to save money! First recognize that God owns everything and the blessings we experience come from Him. Part of being a good steward of what we areContinue reading “10 Ways To Save Money”
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