If you are at all interested in making cheese you should try making mozzarella, as you can have a batch of Mozzarella in minutes!
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Turning Takeout into Make In
If you live in a populated area, there are probably numerous places that serve or deliver cheap, fast takeout food. If you’re juggling a busy schedule, chances are you take advantage of these services at least a couple times a week. However convenience comes at a price. Spending $10 on dinner may seem economical, butContinue reading “Turning Takeout into Make In”
Freezing Blueberries
Are you tired of hearing about all of our blueberries yet? It’s been an abundant year for our blueberries. I have made Blueberry Lime Jam. The freezer is full of Blueberry Muffins. I also have numerous loaves of Blueberry Lemon Bread packed away in the freezer. I’ve also canned Blueberry Pie Filling. We’ve enjoyed Blueberry Crisp. andContinue reading “Freezing Blueberries”
Vegetable Summer Rolls
These vegetable summer rolls are very easy to make and you can use lean ground beef or ground turkey breast instead of the pork.
DIY Convenience Foods
If pre-sliced mushrooms make it possible for you to cook up a batch of homemade mushroom soup then they are a thrifty buy. But when you have a free half hour or so, try to get in the habit of making your own convenience items. All you need is a sharp knife (or a foodContinue reading “DIY Convenience Foods”
Making Progress
Despite the fact that my garden is still full of weeds I am making progress little by little. I finally got my most neglected flower bed weeded and mulched. I am so pleased with how it looks now!The Black Eyed Susans are everywhere! I let them be as I love having a bit of colorContinue reading “Making Progress”
Home Again, Home Again
For the past two weeks I was blessed to be able to enjoy a wonderful time in the Pacific Northwest. Our youngest son graduated from Seattle Pacific University and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than a family vacation in the Cascades of Washington. All four of our children are now livingContinue reading “Home Again, Home Again”
7 Favorite Rhubarb Recipes
Rhubarb is the first thing we harvest from our garden in the spring. The plants seem to start poking out of the ground while there is still snow on the ground. Before you know it the plants are huge and ready to be harvested! We have five large plants in the garden, which is moreContinue reading “7 Favorite Rhubarb Recipes”
A Real Tool Box
Everyone who has a home, whether it is an apartment or a spacious home, needs a tool kit. Your specific needs may vary, after all the average condo dweller probably doesn’t need a hacksaw but you can’t be very handy without the right equipment. If you invest in good tools now, they should last forContinue reading “A Real Tool Box”
What Does It Mean To Eat Clean?
Perhaps you’ve heard me talk about eating clean. What does it mean exactly? The idea of eating clean is to be more mindful of the food you are putting in your body. It’s about eating whole foods, or “real” foods, those that are minimally processed, refined or handled and making them as close to theirContinue reading “What Does It Mean To Eat Clean?”
Nancy on the Home Front 