We’ve all heard the weather predictions for a cold winter, at least here in the northeast. Are you ready for Old Man Winter? Wintertime can mean ice, snow and perhaps a few snow days where everyone is home. Are you ready? First take a look at the outside of your house. Make sure it isContinue reading “Ready For Old Man Winter?”
Category Archives: Prudent Pantry
Very Helpful Advice
Years ago a friend of mine sent me this information. A lot of this information I found to be very helpful and have followed through on. The next time you order checks have only your initials and last name put on them. If someone takes your checkbook, they will not know if you sign yourContinue reading “Very Helpful Advice”
Crabapple and Plum Jam
Fall in Vermont means beautiful foliage and crabapples! I can never resist making a batch of this wonderful crabapple and plum jam.
Why Have Your Water Tested?
We have well water here On The Home Front, when we built our house we wanted to have a spring fed water system but the bank required a drilled artesian well. We have plenty of water and have never run the well dry even during the driest summers. Personally we think our water is wonderful. The wellContinue reading “Why Have Your Water Tested?”
Blueberry Lemon Sauce
This blueberry lemon sauce would make a nice gift in a basket with pancake mix. It is also delicious served on ice cream or even a cheesecake.
Zucchini Relish
With such an abundance of zucchini I made a batch of zucchini relish. This is our favorite relish and you’ll always find it in our pantry.
Blackberry Jelly
Our wild blackberries have a lot of seeds so I don’t like to make jam with them. What I do like to make is blackberry jelly.
Time To Make Dog Biscuits
Are you a dog lover? As we stock our pantries let’s not forget about our four legged friends! We have been without a dog for the last two years. Not by choice, but we had been taking care of our daughter’s Boston Terrier while they were living abroad and when they returned to the statesContinue reading “Time To Make Dog Biscuits”
Garlic Scape Pickles
Garlic scapes can be used for many things such as pesto or chopped up and added to a stir fry and don’t forget garlic scape pickles!
Strawberries in Vanilla Syrup
Strawberries in Vanilla Syrup is perfect drizzled over plain yogurt or served with pound cake, a little bit of summertime to enjoy in the winter.
Nancy on the Home Front 