Cobs Bread
I love my bread machine. With it I’m able to make almost all of my own bread. The only problem I’ve had is with hot dog buns. And I hope to soon take care of that little difficulty. I’ve purchased … Continue reading →
Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce
As promised here’s the recipe for slow cooker spaghetti sauce. Add the following to slow cooker and cook on high for 6 hours. I like to take the cover off during the last hour to help thicken the sauce : … Continue reading →
Gardening Tips
I found an article at The Fugal Panda website on How to be a Frugal Gardener. I don’t feel drawn to the last item on the list (Plant Fake Flowers) but the rest of the tips are great.
Continue reading →Mead Bottling
Today The Man of the House and I bottled four gallons of mead. Mead is a wine that’s made with honey instead of fruit. (You can get the details on making mead at WashingtonWinemaker.com.) It’s difficult to describe the taste of … Continue reading →
Add Some Zip
We’ve found a new product to add some zip to our cooking – Sambal Oelek Chilli Paste. We discovered it at a nearby Korean grocery store. I’ve been very pleased with it. I recently added a teaspoon to a large … Continue reading →
Paying for the View
Yesterday I wrote that The Man of the House and I are looking for a view property. Here in King County there is an elaborate system for determining the value of view properties. Assessors go to properties and rate the view. … Continue reading →
The Balancing Act
The area that we want to live in is three hours away from where we live now. That forces us to do a balancing act. We want to familiarize ourselves with the new area and look at housing prospects. But … Continue reading →
When I Need a Break
Did you ever have one of those days? I’m usually a pretty happy gal but sometimes I just need a break. When I’m having one of those moments I trot on over to JigZone.com and lose myself in the jigsaw … Continue reading →
The Bucket List
A few months ago we received a couple of movie passes. It was a really nice gift as The Man of the House and I are too thrifty to go to movies. “We’ll just wait for the DVD.” Even then we … Continue reading →
The Mighty Super Bowl Sandwich
Today was the big day – the Super Bowl and the creation (and of course consumption) of the Mighty Super Bowl Sandwich. Again breaking with tradition, The Man of the House decided to go for not one but two sandwiches. The … Continue reading →