One favorite idea is homemade gift jars. Minestrone Soup Mix makes four gift packages and when presented in a jar with a cute tag makes a wonderful gift.
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Recipe Box: Scrambled Egg Muffins
I’ve seen a lot of recipes for Egg Muffins online, however this is the way we like to make them! They can be made ahead and frozen for a quick breakfast when you are running out of time. Just pop them in the microwave and reheat! Scrambled Egg Muffins ½ pound pork sausage (or useContinue reading “Recipe Box: Scrambled Egg Muffins”
Pumpkin Nut Loaf Cake
This recipe is called Pumpkin Nut Loaf Cake only because it is has a consistency almost like a cake. It smells wonderful and tastes even better!
Deck Update
Three years ago we decided to paint our deck with a special product to extend the life of the deck. I wrote a post about the product, which you can read HERE. You may remember that after 11 years our deck needed some attention! My husband did some extensive research and found a product calledContinue reading “Deck Update”
Avoid Waste- Upcycle Your Leftovers
A heel of bread here, a nubbin of celery there, these are often items that go bad before they can be used up. Learn how to handle them and you’ll achieve total leftover dominance! Leftovers may dry out as solids soak up the liquid over time. Resuscitate them and change the flavor by adding a differentContinue reading “Avoid Waste- Upcycle Your Leftovers”
Exploring Yellowstone
Friday we left Keystone, South Dakota and headed west, our destination was Portland, Oregon. It was a beautiful day for a drive although we experienced high winds along the highway! We stopped for the night in Livingston, Montana just an hour north of the north entrance to Yellowstone. There was snow in the forecast butContinue reading “Exploring Yellowstone”
Making Your Own Cinnamon Oil
I found this recipe a while ago on Healthy Food House. Before reading this blog post I had no idea of the many health benefits of cinnamon! It seemed easy and I thought I would give it a try. All you need is 5-6 cinnamon sticks, some olive oil and a jar. Place the cinnamon sticksContinue reading “Making Your Own Cinnamon Oil”
Recipe Box: Cheese Toast
My sister-in-law is an amazing woman. Not only is she a successful business woman but she is a fabulous cook. Many of her recipes have become favorites of ours including her recipe for Cheese Toast. Thankfully the recipe only makes 12 pieces, although you could double it for larger crowds. It is so delicious you mightContinue reading “Recipe Box: Cheese Toast”
What To Do with Your Houseplants When Traveling
There are so many things to think about when you are going on an extended trip. Who will take care of your home? Do you have pets that need to be taken care of? What about your houseplants? What should you do to ensure that you will arrive back home to healthy plants? The firstContinue reading “What To Do with Your Houseplants When Traveling”
Headache Tea
Do you suffer from headaches? I occasionally have bad headaches and I have a sister that suffers from migraines. I found this recipe for an herbal headache tea and decided to try it. I found all the ingredients I needed from Mountain Rose Herbs. Ingredients 8 parts Red Raspberry Leaf 3 parts Alfalfa Leaf 3Continue reading “Headache Tea”
Nancy on the Home Front 