We've all heard the phrase "Money doesn't buy happiness". And that's true. But it doesn't buy anything else other than "stuff" - the physical knick-knacks, personal property, and material things that accumulate in our lives. Let's not forget the other definition of stuff means "to pack tightly". Money does not buy happiness, a healthy body … Continue reading Life Lesson: Money Never Buys Anything But Stuff
Fall is apple time, no doubt about it. Besides apple picking and yard side stands, even the local markets are filled with different kinds of fresh apples, just picked. It's time to stock up. Keep apples cool and they can last for several weeks. Where do you think apples in the summer come from? A … Continue reading How to Make Apple Karamel Sweet Rolls
Perfect soup and chowder weather - finally cooler weather is here. It's mid-October! Today more rain - it's been a really wet summer and early fall - and so cold and damp equals soup weather. I thought about what I have on hand. Two large bags of corn in the freezer, and I know some … Continue reading How to Make Corn-Crab Chowder
My dogs expect a "cookie" every time they come in from outside - yes, they have us well trained. Not that I give them a treat every time, but often enough so they expect it. Tragedy this week I am out of dog biscuits. I forgot them when I went shopping last week. Now sad … Continue reading Fox Pines Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Biscuits
As summer ends, autumn is the time to clean up around the homestead. Cutting back dead ferns, shrubs and grasses are just part of the chores. The garden gets put to bed for the winter. I pull out the dead plants and put them in the compost pile; remove the tomato cages and posts to … Continue reading How to Deal with Yellow Jackets
Let's face it - we're all busy these days. In my little town we have 2 grocery stores, 1 hardware store, and assorted small business that mostly cater to tourists. Oh, and two liquor stores. That's about it for shopping. The closest big box stores and Walmart's are 35-40 minutes either north or south. So … Continue reading Why I Shop on Line
We eat lots of chicken, and therefore I almost always some cooked left over chicken in the freezer. Making a pot pie not only uses up the chicken, but also any left over vegetables I have frozen. And my cast iron skillet is not only the perfect size, but also helps make a crispy bottom … Continue reading Making Cast Iron Chicken Pot Pie