Have you ever dined out and enjoyed a meal so much you wanted to recreate it at home? That’s what happened when I tell you the story of my poor man’s cheese fondue. I know the name sounds strange but the story is interesting. Apparently my fondue recipe has gained a lot of interest over … Read more
Pick your own farms are a popular way to find and purchase fresh fruit, while spending time with family or friends. Strawberry picking has already become an annual favorite for our family. Apple picking is a particularly popular fall activity. We went apple picking for the first time in 2017. The experience was fun, and … Read more
When we moved into our 1950s cape cod home, I was delighted to find a canning closet in the basement. I was even more delighted when I purchased canning supplies and began my home canning adventure. I set out to try home canning as one of my efforts to do more homesteading. Plus, canning brings … Read more
We adopted our rescue dog in 2012. When we started a family, our dog was five years old and well established in our household. She has always been an indoor dog and was used to twice daily walks and personal attention. I didn’t realize at the time that dogs and babies was such a hot … Read more
When many people think of having tomato soup at home they think of buying the canned condensed soup or pre-made in a bowl. I used to do the same until I decided to try making my own homemade tomato soup. Not only is the homemade recipe really easy to make, it’s hearty, affordable and versatile. … Read more
Caprese salads are a summertime favorite when tomatoes and basil are fresh and in season, but this popular salad can be made anytime of the year. This salad is quick and easy to make. It can be prepared as a full meal or a side dish or an appetizer. What’s even more, there are a … Read more
Homemade sun tea spells summertime for me. Sometimes I make my first batch as early as April, but most of the time by Memorial Day or the start of June I am making it regularly. A lot of people enjoy drinking iced tea but may not know how to make sun tea. Today I’m sharing … Read more
A few years back I had the pleasure of making a homemade dutch apple pie after our annual apple picking trip. The pie turned out delicious, but it also reminded me of a time when I made a pie that tasted a little off, swiss chard pie. As a disclaimer, swiss chard pie can be … Read more
A few years ago I read about “pick your own” fields. I knew I wanted to try going. I first went in 2013 and now it has become an annual tradition to pick your own in a patch of strawberries. Each year, usually in early to mid-June we head over to Fitch’s Farm Market in Avon, … Read more