Frugal Meals: Tuna Veggie Macaroni

My husband and I are always trying to think of ways to save money, especially on our food budget. This is the one area we tend to over spend on. There are numerous blogs dedicated to frugal meals, one of my favorites is Premeditated Leftovers. Don’t you just love the name! Alea has a wonderfulContinue reading “Frugal Meals: Tuna Veggie Macaroni”

Cooking with Maple Syrup: Spice Bread

 Cooking with Maple Syrup. Living in Vermont we often have the opportunity to enjoy pure Vermont Maple Syrup. In fact we have neighbors that have a sugarhouse so when we cook with maple syrup we are enjoying syrup from our mountain! Can’t get much more local than that!  Pure maple syrup is not just delicious on homemadeContinue reading “Cooking with Maple Syrup: Spice Bread”

Morning Glory Muffins

I was first given the recipe for Morning Glory Muffins from my husband’s grandmother. They were rich and delicious. Morning Glory Muffins are full of all kinds of fruits and vegetables and resulted in a wonderful muffin. This recipe, from King Arthur Flour, is a little healthier using coconut oil and whole wheat but the endContinue reading “Morning Glory Muffins”

Make Your Own Homemade Crackers

I love making Homemade Crackers. I’ve tried several recipes before but this recipe is a real winner. My daughter shared this  recipe for homemade goldfish crackers over a year ago. She is very good about cooking from scratch and making sure she knows exactly what her children are eating. These crackers are perfect for snackingContinue reading “Make Your Own Homemade Crackers”

Summer Drinks: See-Through Sangria

After a busy day of working in the garden I like to relax on our deck. I was looking for a refreshing summer drink to enjoy during the hot summer weather we’ve been having. A summer drink that was light and refreshing. This sangria gets its name because it is made with white wine rather thanContinue reading “Summer Drinks: See-Through Sangria”

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