Recently I shared what March in Vermont looks like. We’ve had a lot of snow melt since then. Maple sugaring is just about finished. I can even see the corner of my herb garden! However we still have a bit of snow to melt before we begin to see spring flowers! Over the weekend we wentContinue reading “My Garden: April Update”
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Wheat Berries – More than One Kind?
Recently I mentioned that oatmeal was a pantry staple I always had on hand. Another item you will always find in my pantry is wheat berries. Wheat berries, when stored properly, will last for years. You can grind them for flour, sprout them or even cook them for a hot cereal. Unfortunately, once wheat isContinue reading “Wheat Berries – More than One Kind?”
Recipe Box: Gram’s Country Fried Steak ‘n’ Gravy
Sometimes you just want to enjoy some comfort food. This is one of those recipes that isn’t fancy and doesn’t require an expensive cut of meat. Just simple home cooking. Gram’s Country Fried Steak ‘n’ Gravy 3 cups of beef broth (preferably homemade) All-purpose flour seasoned with garlic salt and pepper 2 eggs, beaten Breadcrumbs,Continue reading “Recipe Box: Gram’s Country Fried Steak ‘n’ Gravy”
My Garden: March in Vermont
The calendar may say that it is spring but it sure doesn’t look like it here On The Home Front! In fact the first day of spring arrive along with five inches of wet, heavy snow that clung to every branch. I can’t even see the outline of my raised beds and the blueberry bushesContinue reading “My Garden: March in Vermont”
My Garden: Time To Start Some Seeds
The seeds have been gathered; the potting soil is mixed up, I’ve told you what I plan to be starting indoors and now is the time to get started. I love reading seed catalogs and tend to get carried away with what I want to plant. However, I only have one simple growing table withContinue reading “My Garden: Time To Start Some Seeds”
Oatmeal in Your Pantry
There are certain items that you will usually find in my pantry, one of my basic staples’ in oatmeal. I have rolled oats in my pantry. Oatmeal is one of the most popular hot cereals but it can be used in many other recipes. I use it to make granola, cookies, bread and even inContinue reading “Oatmeal in Your Pantry”
What Are You Planting This Year?
Looking at our weather forecast you would not think that spring is right around the corner. My garden is still snow covered and our forecast is for another 16” of the white stuff! However my seeds have arrived and my potting soil is mixed up and ready and it is time to start my seedsContinue reading “What Are You Planting This Year?”
Establishing Your Vegetable Garden
As spring rolls around, we start to think of being outside, enjoying the wonderful weather. Now is also the time to think about establishing your vegetable garden – it’s a wonderful way to save money, get exercise, and help your family to eat healthy. And taking care of a garden is a never-ending and rewardingContinue reading “Establishing Your Vegetable Garden”
Frugal Tips: Saving More of Your Income
Did you know that according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, on average Americans currently save around 4.2% of their income? There are also some supersavers that manage to put away close to half of their take home pay. I don’t want to be drastic and I’m not willing to give up my hot showersContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Saving More of Your Income”
My Garden: Spring Is Coming
Here in Vermont it doesn’t much look like spring is coming. The ground is still white and the temperatures are quite chilly this week. However in just a few weeks I’ll be starting my seeds for my garden! I’ve looked through the various catalogs, placed my seed orders and the other day I received anContinue reading “My Garden: Spring Is Coming”
Nancy on the Home Front 