I always enjoy going back over the recipes I’ve shared and seeing which ones were the most popular over the year. Here is a link to the top recipes of 2014. Below are the top 10 recipes of 2015. Enjoy! Perfect Pancakes: Oatmeal Pancakes: Baked Eggs with Roasted Vegetables: Lentil Salad: My Favorite Corn Chowder:Continue reading “Top 10 Recipes of 2015”
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Exploring Astoria, Oregon
Our second trip to the Oregon coast was to the town of Astoria. The morning was clear and cold with mist rising up from the Columbia River. It was a beautiful drive and in no time at all we were in Astoria. Astoria is a small town located at the mouth of the Columbia River.Continue reading “Exploring Astoria, Oregon”
Top 20 Canning Posts
I believe in having a well stocked pantry. Not only do I always have food on hand to feed unexpected company but it has helped in the past to get us through times when my husband has been unemployed. It is also a great way to preserve your garden harvest. Here are my favorite 20 canning recipes.Continue reading “Top 20 Canning Posts”
Chocolate Mint Brownies
Are you looking for a low fat dessert to serve over the holidays? These Chocolate Mint Brownies are just the thing. No one will ever know they are low fat!
Exploring the Oregon Coast
We’ve had some beautiful weather during our time in Oregon. We took advantage of the sunny days and spent some time exploring the coast! Our first trip was to the Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area, to explore the beaches. The day was absolutely beautiful, bright blue sky and lots of sun! The warning signs you see onContinue reading “Exploring the Oregon Coast”
Homemade is Best
As we get closer to Christmas I’m always trying to come up with good ideas for homemade presents. There are so many food gift ideas such as homemade vanilla. Homemade food mixes are another idea, soup mixes, muffin mixes or pancake mixes placed into a cute basket is always a wonderful idea. Mix up aContinue reading “Homemade is Best”
Christmas Scents – Homemade Potpourri
Fill your house with the wonderful smells at Christmas by making this homemade potpourri. It is easy to make and good for gift giving.
Four Onion Gratin
Leeks, shallots, onions and garlic combine to make a rich, delicious side dish. Four Onion Gratin is perfect for your holiday table.
Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments
Spending several months on the west coast and being close to our grandchildren has been wonderful! I love that they enjoy helping in the kitchen and I thought that making homemade cinnamon applesauce ornaments would be a wonderful craft to do with my granddaughter. These ornaments smell wonderful and there is still time to makeContinue reading “Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments”
Celebrating Thanksgiving Away From Home
Are you used to celebrating the holidays in your own home or do you often travel to visit family? For the last number of years we have alternated between staying home one year and traveling to visit our children the next. With all four of our grown children now living in the Pacific Northwest itContinue reading “Celebrating Thanksgiving Away From Home”
Nancy on the Home Front 