Bonus Recipe for Good Friday! I first tasted this unusual casserole while enjoying a meal at my mother-in-law’s house. It was delicious and she was gracious enough to share the recipe with me. I decided it would be good recipe to share just before the Easter weekend, as it would be perfect with a ham.Continue reading “Recipe Box Bonus: Momar’s Pineapple Casserole”
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Recipe Box: Irish Yellow Broth
It’s still not quite spring here in Vermont and a bowl of soup tastes really good on these cold spring days. Having some extra spinach in the fridge that I didn’t want to go to waste led me to make this delicious soup this week. It is a quick easy soup that goes together well.Continue reading “Recipe Box: Irish Yellow Broth”
Prudent Pantry: What is a Pantry?
Originally a pantry was understood to be a cool and dark place where perishable foods such as freshly baked bread could be stored. It could be a room where food, provisions, dishes or linens were kept. It is usually in close proximity to the kitchen although sometimes they may be found in the basement orContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: What is a Pantry?”
My Garden: Transplanting Seedlings
The seeds that I recently planted are doing well and some were are in need of transplanting already! I like to transplant the seedlings after they’ve grown two or more true leaves (the cotyledons don’t count). This can be anywhere from two to six weeks after germination. Before I start I make sure I haveContinue reading “My Garden: Transplanting Seedlings”
No Scrub Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Are you looking for a non-toxic no scrub toilet bowl cleaner? This simple recipe uses several household items: borax, vinegar and a lemon.
Recipe Box: Pesto-Spinach Lasagna
A few days ago I made some homemade mozzarella and ricotta. Since these cheeses are best used while they are fresh I decided to make another one of our favorite lasagnas, pesto-spinach. I adapted a recipe I found on the epicurious.com web site. I made two small 8×8 lasagnas so I could freeze one. TheyContinue reading “Recipe Box: Pesto-Spinach Lasagna”
Prudent Pantry: Canning Questions
Recently I’ve been getting questions regarding canning. As we gear up towards the time of the year when people tend to do more canning I imagine I will be getting more questions. If you have a question, feel free to post it in the comment section. People have been canning for generations. Although it isContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Canning Questions”
My Garden: Gardening Doesn’t Have to be Hard
Feels like winter has returned to Vermont. I feel sorry for all the bulbs that have pushed their way to the surface and the little leaves that are popping. Anxious as I am to get out in the garden I am going to have to be patient. I do have some seedlings to transplant soContinue reading “My Garden: Gardening Doesn’t Have to be Hard”
Frugal Tip: Baked Kale Chips
Kale Chips have been around for a while but I never tried them until yesterday. They are so delicious! I am definitely going to try them again, soon. They are very easy to make and in just a short amount of time you can have a bowl of kale chips to munch on. And theyContinue reading “Frugal Tip: Baked Kale Chips”
Asparagus Egg Drop Soup
This Asparagus Egg Drop Soup recipe is light, quick and easy – and so good! Feel free to use any other vegetable if you are not an asparagus fan.
Nancy on the Home Front 