This is a wonderful recipe to make when cranberries are at their peak between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The scarlet cranberry lends a tartness to compliment the orange of this marmalade. Cranberry Orange Marmalade 2 medium oranges 1 lemon 3 cups of water 2 cups of fresh (or frozen) cranberries 4 cups of sugar Remove theContinue reading “Gifts From The Kitchen: Cranberry Orange Marmalade”
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It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
It looks like we’re going to have a white Christmas; I really don’t think all this snow will melt in the next week. At least I hope not. The snow has been beautiful, clinging to every twig and branch.I love the light in December, even an ordinary fence looks beautiful. December is also the WassailContinue reading “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas”
Apple Date Muffin Mix
Having a full pantry means having items on hand to make some wonderful gifts. Last year I made several jars of Soup Mix to give away as gifts. It was a great gift idea but the jars made quite a large pot of soup! This year I decided to mix up some mixes that madeContinue reading “Apple Date Muffin Mix”
Can You Retire Early?
Have you ever thought about what it would take to be able to retire early? The first thing to take a look at is how you would spend your retirement years. I’m sure you don’t want to spend all your time watching television or playing bingo! Perhaps you enjoy the structure of a 9-5 jobContinue reading “Can You Retire Early?”
Gifts From On The Home Front
If I had enough time I would have all the gifts I give be homemade. I love receiving homemade gifts as much as I enjoy giving them. I appreciate the time people take to make homemade gifts. Here are a few of my ideas. Friendship Soup Mix This delicious soup mix can be layered inContinue reading “Gifts From On The Home Front”
Surviving a Job Loss
Embed from Getty Images It’s a tough economy out there. I know recent college graduates that are still looking for jobs. Sometimes being unemployed can hit you when you least expect it. Other times you might see it coming but you may still not be prepared. If you’ve recently lost your job, it’s time toContinue reading “Surviving a Job Loss”
Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Soup
I love leftover turkey almost as much as I enjoy the Thanksgiving meal. Unfortunately this year we won’t have any leftover turkey since we’re spending the holiday with my brother in law and his family . However this is one of my favorite recipes, it’s adapted from a recipe I found on the TasteOfHome.com website andContinue reading “Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Soup”
Garden’s Put To Bed – Now What?
Much as I enjoy the busy summer season and working in the garden every day I also enjoy the quieter days of winter when things slow down just a bit! But what does a gardener do after the garden’s been put to bed? One of my favorite pastimes is looking at the garden catalogs andContinue reading “Garden’s Put To Bed – Now What?”
On The Home Front Master Tonic
During the winter months when there is so much flu going around we try to take all precautions to stay healthy. When my son was younger he would usually be the one to catch whatever flu bug was going around. A friend of mine shared this recipe for The Master Tonic and once we startedContinue reading “On The Home Front Master Tonic”
November in Vermont
November in Vermont is what my husband refers to as stick season! The colorful leaves have fallen and usually the ground is not white yet. I still find beauty in the trees that surround us. The wood is stacked and ready to keep us warm all winter. The honey bees have taken every last bitContinue reading “November in Vermont”
Nancy on the Home Front 