As promised I will share my Killer Brownie recipe from my husband’s family. I have to admit I am a recipe collector! I not only have numerous cookbooks but I also have several recipe boxes full of recipes I’ve collected over the years. The first recipe I asked for was in grade school, I askedContinue reading “Recipe Box: Candy Cane Brownies”
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Prudent Pantry: Basic items including olive oil
There are several basic items you should have in your pantry. With these few essential ingredients on hand you’ll always be able to whip up a meal quickly. Olive Oil Vegetable Oil Balsamic Vinegar Red Wine Vinegar Salt & Pepper Spices Canned Tuna Canned Beans Chicken Broth Tomato Paste Jarred Marinara Sauce Red & WhiteContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Basic items including olive oil”
My Garden: Establishing Your Garden
The days are getting longer and soon it will be time to start my seeds inside. However it is still a little too soon to start anything, even the seeds that take a while. I’ve ordered my seeds and they should arrive any day. While we’re waiting feel free to check out the latest issueContinue reading “My Garden: Establishing Your Garden”
Frugal Tip: Leftover Candy Canes
I wonder how many people end up with a pile of leftover candy canes after Christmas? I know we do. For some reason everyone likes to have them hanging on the tree but they never seem to get eaten up. I was looking at the pile of candy canes the other day and thought thereContinue reading “Frugal Tip: Leftover Candy Canes”
Parmesan Chicken
Parmesan Chicken has been a favorite for years, I love this recipe because you can mix up the crumb mixture and just keep it in your freezer.
Prudent Pantry: Pantry Challenge Final Week?
I am so glad we decided to do a pantry challenge! It gave me a chance to really concentrate on using up those dinners in the freezer. I have spent only a minimal amount at the grocery store, buying fresh fruit and a few fresh vegetables. I also purchased milk from the local farm. HavingContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Pantry Challenge Final Week?”
My Garden: Why Compost Continued.
As I mentioned last week there are many benefits of composting, the most important is the benefit to your garden. Composting doesn’t have to be hard or labor intensive. You can keep it simple with a small compost bucket next to your sink for vegetable scraps, egg shells, coffee grinds, anything that’s not cooked. OnceContinue reading “My Garden: Why Compost Continued.”
Prudent Pantry: Pantry Challenge Update
We are doing well with the pantry challenge, so well in fact I’m thinking of extending it for at least a third week. I have quite a few frozen meals put away in the freezer that we can eat up. I usually go to the grocery store no more than once a week. It isContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Pantry Challenge Update”
Recipe Box – Pork, Bean & Kale Soup
Eating healthier and making good choices – good goals for the New Year. I am really enjoying the book I received for Christmas called Eating Well in Season – the Farmers’ Market Cookbook. Now that our farmers’ market is re-opened after all the flood damage from Irene I can enjoy their wonderful produce. This recipeContinue reading “Recipe Box – Pork, Bean & Kale Soup”
Prudent Pantry – Pantry Challenge
I have a well-stocked pantry and a well-stocked freezer. For this I am very thankful. I usually have ingredients on hand at any given point to come up with a meal. I have decided to challenge myself. For the next two weeks I am only going to purchase items from the grocery store that areContinue reading “Prudent Pantry – Pantry Challenge”
Nancy on the Home Front 