What’s Been Happening On The Home Front

It has been one busy week! We had a houseful over the Christmas Holiday and I am always sad to see everyone leave. It was wonderful to have all of our four children at home with two spouses and our darling grand daughter. I couldn’t have asked for a better Christmas present. In case youContinue reading “What’s Been Happening On The Home Front”

Recipe Box – Fresh Apple Cake

I had a few apples in our crisper and decided to make my Aunt Cathleen’s Fresh Apple Cake. My aunt shared this recipe years ago and it has been a family favorite ever since! It is delicious anytime of the year but especially good in the fall when the apples are fresh. I hope youContinue reading “Recipe Box – Fresh Apple Cake”

Recipe Box: Snax Mix

Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without making my mother in laws famous Snax Mix. Not only do we enjoy eating this ourselves but I usually make an extra batch to give away to friends and family. Here is the recipe for Snax Mix. I’ve changed it ever so slightly to add more cereal, I figureContinue reading “Recipe Box: Snax Mix”

Frugal Tips: Food for Friends

I don’t know about you but I love giving and receiving homemade gifts. I find a lot of people don’t want anymore “stuff” and a gift of food is perfect. It is also fun to make up a basket of goodies and I will often feature some sort of theme. For example; a jar of myContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Food for Friends”

Recipe Box: English Muffin Bread

Sharing another family favorite today. I’ve had this recipe ever since I was first married, long before I ever made my first loaf of “real” bread. It is perfect toasted for breakfast especially smothered with some of my own jam. English Muffin Bread 5 cups flour 5 tsp yeast (2 packages) 1 Tbsp sugar 2Continue reading “Recipe Box: English Muffin Bread”

Prudent Pantry: Gifts in Jars

One of my favorite gifts to give is a gift in a jar! Last year I made a wonderful soup mix which I gave as gifts. This year I am making a M&M Cookie Mix. When you use the green and red M&Ms that are available this time of year it looks quite festive. EvenContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Gifts in Jars”

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