This past weekend was a beautiful weekend in Vermont. It would have been a great weekend to be outside working in the garden getting all those outside projects started. However my husband and I were in PA visiting our son who is attending Grove City College. For some reason the school holds their Parent’s WeekendContinue reading “My Garden: Timing is Everything”
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Frugal Tip: Making Mozzarella Cheese
Last week I told you about making Colby Cheese, if you are at all interested in making cheese you should try making Mozzarella. In thirty minutes or so you can have a fresh batch of Mozzarella and you don’t need any special equipment other than some rennet, citric acid and cheese salt. Ingredients needed: 1Continue reading “Frugal Tip: Making Mozzarella Cheese”
Portuguese Vegetable Soup
This Portuguese Vegetable soup recipe is adapted from one of my favorite cookbooks, Bakery Lane Soup Bowl. It’s one of those recipes you just keep enjoying!
My Garden: Soil Testing
Before my garden is fully planted I take a soil test. I try to do this every couple of years. It gives me an idea as to what nutrients my garden is lacking and also will tell me how to correct any deficiencies. Since I live in Vermont I can have a soil test doneContinue reading “My Garden: Soil Testing”
Recipe Box: Amazing Overnight Waffles
Today’s recipe is another family favorite. If you haven’t tried amazing overnight waffles you’ve been missing an awesome treat! I love this simple recipe; you mix up the majority of the ingredients the night before. In the morning you add the butter and an egg and the mix is ready to be turned into deliciousContinue reading “Recipe Box: Amazing Overnight Waffles”
Prudent Pantry: The Pantry Game
Today I want to mention a fantastic cookbook that can help you to use all those wonderful items you have stored in your pantry. We have the link to this book in our Home Front Store. Just click on the link on the right side of the page and you will find the link. TheContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: The Pantry Game”
My Garden: Homemade Seed Tape
We’re having a cold, dreary day here in Vermont. It’s been raining on and off and I’ve even noticed a few snow flurries. Not the day to be working outside. Instead I have an inside project. I’m sure you’ve seen the seed tape they sell in catalogs. Designed to help you plant those very smallContinue reading “My Garden: Homemade Seed Tape”
Recipe Box: Broccoli Chips
Several weeks ago I shared a recipe for Kale chips. My husband and I enjoyed these so much I wondered if there were other vegetable chips I could make at home. After a bit of searching I found a recipe for Broccoli Chips on KeepItSimple.com.. I decided to give it a try. First time aroundContinue reading “Recipe Box: Broccoli Chips”
My Pantry: Identifying and Preventing Pantry Pests
As we work on having a well-stocked and organized pantry it is also important to have a pest free pantry. The last thing you want to find is a bug in your oats! Finding bugs isn’t unusual because bugs like what we eat. Stored foods commonly infested include flour, cereals, cracked grains, baking mixes andContinue reading “My Pantry: Identifying and Preventing Pantry Pests”
My Garden: April Update
Spring comes slowly to Vermont. We often have snow in April but this year we’ve had much warmer weather. I’m anxious to get out in the garden but we’re still having temperatures well below freezing at night. I have planted some lettuce, spinach and parsley and as soon as we get the composted manure allContinue reading “My Garden: April Update”
Nancy on the Home Front 