Hard to believe that the gardening year has made a full cycle. Once again it is almost time to browse through the gardening catalogs and plan my 2013 garden! Winter is always a good time to review your past garden and plan your changes for the next season. Did your garden work where it wasContinue reading “My Garden: 2012 Garden Review”
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Prudent Pantry: Barley
Barley is another staple I like to keep in my pantry. According to Wikipedia barley is a versatile cereal grain. It serves as a major animal fodder, as a base for malt for beer and certain distilled beverages and as a component of various health foods. It is also used in soups and stews andContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Barley”
Gardening: Seed Catalogs
January is not a time to be working in the garden in Vermont but it is a time to be planning next years garden. One of my favorite occupations in the winter is to sit by the woodstove and read through the new garden catalogs! Some of them have the best copywriters and can convinceContinue reading “Gardening: Seed Catalogs”
Frugal Tip: What To Do With Leftover Candy Canes
Wishing all my readers a Happy New Year! It’s always nice to have a brand new year ahead of me. Time to clean up all the Christmas clutter and put the decorations away. I wonder how many people end up with a pile of leftover candy canes after Christmas? I know we do. For someContinue reading “Frugal Tip: What To Do With Leftover Candy Canes”
What’s Been Happening On The Home Front
It has been one busy week! We had a houseful over the Christmas Holiday and I am always sad to see everyone leave. It was wonderful to have all of our four children at home with two spouses and our darling grand daughter. I couldn’t have asked for a better Christmas present. In case youContinue reading “What’s Been Happening On The Home Front”
Recipe Box – Fresh Apple Cake
I had a few apples in our crisper and decided to make my Aunt Cathleen’s Fresh Apple Cake. My aunt shared this recipe years ago and it has been a family favorite ever since! It is delicious anytime of the year but especially good in the fall when the apples are fresh. I hope youContinue reading “Recipe Box – Fresh Apple Cake”
Prudent Pantry: Wheat Berries
One of the items found in my pantry are wheat berries. Wheat berries are a true whole grain! Without these kernels there would be no flour. They are loaded with nutrients and are as easy as rice to prepare, perfect for a meal any time of the year. Did you know that raw wheat, ifContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Wheat Berries”
My Garden: Making Your Own Seed Starting Mix
I originally shared this post last year, however in case you missed it I decided to share it again! Starting your own seeds is one way to save money in your gardening costs. Another way is to make your own seed starting mixture. A variety of materials may be used to germinate seeds and rootContinue reading “My Garden: Making Your Own Seed Starting Mix”
Best Ever Mashed Potatoes
These best ever mashed potatoes are perfect for those special meals where you are trying to save time, they can be made ahead and then reheated,
Frugal Tips: Inexpensive Gift Containers
During the year I collect empty coffee cans. They make the best gift containers especially to put my Snax Mix in! Collect as many empty coffee cans as you can. Gather some cute Christmasy wrapping paper. Cut the paper to fit your coffee cans and secure with tape. Add some Snax Mix or other treat, addContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Inexpensive Gift Containers”
Nancy on the Home Front 