There are certain items that you will usually find in my pantry, one of my basic staples’ in oatmeal. I have rolled oats in my pantry. Oatmeal is one of the most popular hot cereals but it can be used in many other recipes. I use it to make granola, cookies, bread and even inContinue reading “Oatmeal in Your Pantry”
Category Archives: Prudent Pantry
Winter Warmer
With all the cold winter weather this year you want to make sure your using efficient heating. The basic principles of efficient heating are keeping the warm air in and the cold air out! You also want to keep your heater or furnace in tip-top shape. Here are a few steps you can take toContinue reading “Winter Warmer”
Prudent Pantry: 10 Uses for Vinegar
I have written before about the merits of keeping vinegar in your pantry. It can be used for so many things beside cooking. Get rid of odors. Did you know if you soak a piece of bread with vinegar and set it in the bottom of your trash can and leave it over night, itContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: 10 Uses for Vinegar”
Rendering Lard
One of the by products of buying local pork is being able to get the leaf lard from the pig. I had never even heard of rendering lard until I was asked if I wanted the leaf lard, I wasn’t even sure what leaf lard was. However I do remember my husband’s grandmother talking about using lardContinue reading “Rendering Lard”
Top Prudent Pantry Post of 2013
Of all the posts written under the Prudent Panty heading for 2013, the most popular by far was the post I wrote on Making Almond Milk. for those of you who missed it, I’m sharing the post again today! The doctor recommended that my husband drink almond milk and it has been something I’ve beenContinue reading “Top Prudent Pantry Post of 2013”
Prudent Pantry: What is Farro?
Recently a friend of mine introduced me to the grain farro. Have you heard of it? Farro is a type of hulled wheat that is typically used in salads, soups and side dishes. It has sort of a nutty flavor. Farro looks very much like a wheat berry. The clearest explanation (and the one mostContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: What is Farro?”
Prudent Pantry: Winter Vegetables
Before you read today’s post, have you entered my giveaway for a Pressure Canner, a Water Bath Caner and a Recipe Book? Click HERE to enter! Here in Vermont the winter is upon us. The days are short and cold. What vegetables can you find in the local Farmers Market this time of year? IfContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Winter Vegetables”
Cranberry Orange Marmalade
This cranberry orange marmalade is a wonderful recipe to make when cranberries are at their peak between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Prudent Pantry: Gifts From the Pantry
I love receiving homemade gifts as much as I enjoy giving them. This delicious soup mix can be layered in glass jars to give as gifts. With a few additional ingredients your friends and family can have soup simmering on the stove in just minutes. Friendship Soup Mix ½ cup dry split beans 1/3 cupContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Gifts From the Pantry”
Prudent Pantry – Quick Meals From The Pantry
Are you like me? Do you have dried beans in the pantry that you keep forgetting to use because it is so much easier to open a can of beans for a quick meal? The solution: can your dried beans using a pressure canner. Once they are canned they are ready to use for anyContinue reading “Prudent Pantry – Quick Meals From The Pantry”
Nancy on the Home Front 