Farro is a grain that can be used in mnay ways. This farro soup with vegetables comes together fairly quickly and also freezes well.
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April is National Garden Month.
The end of March looked more like the beginning of gardening season here in Vermont. April is another story! We had a day of snow on Monday and with the bitter cold temperatures it looks more like winter now. However, according to the Internet, April is National Garden Month! How can we celebrate? Why notContinue reading “April is National Garden Month.”
Exploring Stowe, Vermont
Two Christmases ago our four children and two son-in-laws got together and gave us a very generous gift certificate to Topnotch Resort located in Stowe, Vermont. At the time we had Riley, our daughter’s Boston terrier and although Topnotch allows dogs it would have been an extra expense so we kept putting off making theContinue reading “Exploring Stowe, Vermont”
Thrifty Grains, Beans & Legumes
You want to have a well-stocked pantry. What are the thriftiest things to store in your pantry? Dried beans, rice, pasta, cornmeal and flour. Dried beans score high points on the thrift meter. They’re inexpensive and can be stored for up to a year. I’ve actually stored them for longer periods and you just haveContinue reading “Thrifty Grains, Beans & Legumes”
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Arugula Salad is a perfect example of enjoying a delicious meal and eating healthy at the same time!
De-Cluttering: Why Am I Holding Onto This Stuff?
Our home is usually very organized with a place for everything, and everything in its place! When we moved here almost twenty years ago we moved ourselves and rented the largest rental truck we could. Everything we owned fit into that truck. Somehow over the years we have accumulated way too much stuff! Loosing bothContinue reading “De-Cluttering: Why Am I Holding Onto This Stuff?”
Apple Walnut Salad So Good
I’ve always enjoyed the combination of apples and walnuts. The addition of fresh cranberries makes this apple walnut salad pretty and flavorful!
No Seed Starting This Year
With our home on the market I decided that I would not be starting any seeds indoors this year. Usually in early March I am busy mixing up a batch of my seed starting mixture. I also have a wonderful table my husband made that just fits the two grow lights I have. I usuallyContinue reading “No Seed Starting This Year”
March is Sugaring Time
A sure sign of spring in Vermont is the steam rising from the sugarhouses. We are lucky enough to have several sugarhouses within walking distance of our home! There is nothing better than pure Vermont maple syrup and once you taste it it is hard to go back to a commercial brand. Maple syrup isContinue reading “March is Sugaring Time”
Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
I don’t cook sweet things as often as I used to, but when I have company coming it’s nice to bake this rich and tender chocolate chip coffee cake!
Nancy on the Home Front 