In deciding what to stock in my pantry, I try to have healthy and nutritious items. Last week I mentioned sweeteners; specifically Agave Nectar, which I have never tried, and Maple Syrup which we use all the time. There are many other sweeteners and as one reader pointed out you can even grow yourContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: So Many Sweeteners Part 2”
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My Garden: Time to Transplant Seedlings
The tomato, pepper and eggplant seeds that I recently planted are doing well and some were in need of transplanting already! I like to transplant the seedlings after they’ve grown two or more true leaves (the cotyledons don’t count). This can be anywhere from two to six weeks after germination. Before I start I makeContinue reading “My Garden: Time to Transplant Seedlings”
Frugal Tips: May Bargains
Mother’s Day sales provide reduced-priced presents for women before and after the big day. Look for deals on jewelry, fragrances, and gift items such as jewelry boxes. Mattresses and box springs are highly promoted from late May to early fall. This is when retailers gain significant support from the mattress manufacturers in the form ofContinue reading “Frugal Tips: May Bargains”
Prudent Pantry: So Many Sweeteners
If you are like me you want to stock your pantry with items that are nutritious and healthy for your family. In regards to sweeteners what do you use? I grew up with plain ordinary white sugar, which I realize is not the healthiest choice. I did a search on Wikipedia to see just howContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: So Many Sweeteners”
My Garden: The Bloedel Reserve
Recently I had the opportunity to visit the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island in the beautiful state of Washington. The reserve is just a short ferry ride from Seattle, WA and was the perfect place to visit before we had to fly home to Vermont. I love visiting other people’s gardens whether they are justContinue reading “My Garden: The Bloedel Reserve”
Prudent Pantry: Pork For The Freezer
As you know I recently participated in a Pantry Challenge. I challenged myself to make meals from what we had on hand. My goal was to clean out the freezer so we would have room for some pork. We have neighbors that raised two heritage pigs and we had the opportunity to purchase fresh, locallyContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Pork For The Freezer”
My Garden: Tulips Galore
This week I am far from On The Home Front visiting our children that live on the west coast. I love visiting Seattle it is such a beautiful part of the country. This time of year they are ahead of us as far as spring goes. Everywhere I look flowers are blooming and the grassContinue reading “My Garden: Tulips Galore”
Frugal Tips: Making Beeswax Candles
Several years ago we had our own beehives. One of the byproducts of having your own bees, besides honey is beeswax. There are many uses for beeswax including lip balm, sore muscle salve and wood butter. I love to make beeswax candles with the wax. Not only are they a beautiful color but they burnContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Making Beeswax Candles”
Surprise Recipe Swap: Spiced Pumpkin Loaf with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Glaze
This is my second month participating in the recipe swap. Each month I am pared up with another blogger who writes about cooking. My task is to pick a recipe off of her site, make it and then write a post about my outcome. For me it’s a win-win situation. I learn about a newContinue reading “Surprise Recipe Swap: Spiced Pumpkin Loaf with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Glaze”
Amazing Sourdough Biscuits
I love biscuits, especially these amazing sourdough biscuits. I have a sourdough starter going all the time. It doesn’t take much time to maintain.
Nancy on the Home Front 