Are you looking for a low fat dessert to serve over the holidays? These Chocolate Mint Brownies are just the thing. No one will ever know they are low fat!
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Exploring the Oregon Coast
We’ve had some beautiful weather during our time in Oregon. We took advantage of the sunny days and spent some time exploring the coast! Our first trip was to the Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area, to explore the beaches. The day was absolutely beautiful, bright blue sky and lots of sun! The warning signs you see onContinue reading “Exploring the Oregon Coast”
Homemade is Best
As we get closer to Christmas I’m always trying to come up with good ideas for homemade presents. There are so many food gift ideas such as homemade vanilla. Homemade food mixes are another idea, soup mixes, muffin mixes or pancake mixes placed into a cute basket is always a wonderful idea. Mix up aContinue reading “Homemade is Best”
Christmas Scents – Homemade Potpourri
Fill your house with the wonderful smells at Christmas by making this homemade potpourri. It is easy to make and good for gift giving.
Four Onion Gratin
Leeks, shallots, onions and garlic combine to make a rich, delicious side dish. Four Onion Gratin is perfect for your holiday table.
Lawn Maintenance
Many of us have entered into fall and our gardening chores have come to an end or really slowed down. There are still a few things you can do to improve your lawn before it is covered with snow! I thought this visual was pretty cool. I hope you enjoy it! Courtesy of: Heiton Buckley
Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments
Spending several months on the west coast and being close to our grandchildren has been wonderful! I love that they enjoy helping in the kitchen and I thought that making homemade cinnamon applesauce ornaments would be a wonderful craft to do with my granddaughter. These ornaments smell wonderful and there is still time to makeContinue reading “Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments”
Cranberry Apple Pie
I will forever be grateful for being introduced to this delicious Cranberry Apple Pie. Whenever we spend Thanksgiving with family I make this pie.
Exploring the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Spending two months living in Portland, Oregon in a townhouse is a new experience for us. We are used to living in the woods of Vermont far from the city. There is so much to experience here and everything is so close. Recently we had a chance to visit the Oregon Museum of Science andContinue reading “Exploring the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry”
Celebrating Thanksgiving Away From Home
Are you used to celebrating the holidays in your own home or do you often travel to visit family? For the last number of years we have alternated between staying home one year and traveling to visit our children the next. With all four of our grown children now living in the Pacific Northwest itContinue reading “Celebrating Thanksgiving Away From Home”
Nancy on the Home Front 