Would you believe these are gluten free??Buckwheat Pancakes - GF2/3 cup buckwheat flour, preferably light3/4 cup milk (I use soy or almond)1/3 cup pumpkin purée2 tsp baking powderWhisk all ingredient...
Back in my gluten days, I would spend hours in the kitchen crafting homemade pastas and artisan breads. Once it appeared those days were over and my foodie ways were to be no more, my husband r...
For those chilly Spring days in NEPA, there is perhaps nothing quite as comforting as a hot bowl of a light soup. I love gathering fresh leafy greens and Spring vegetables, simmering them in br...
It was only two or three weeks ago that I started tomato seeds, yet already there are several that will need to be transplanted into larger pots! The eggplants and pepper seeds have been taking...
The seed orders are complete! This years selections were chosen with kitchen experiments already in mind. Usually, Im drawn to certain seeds for their novelty or promised early harv...
A lot has happened in the past month...Home Again - Did I mention we went on vacation last month?We inherited some porches when the Susquehanna crested about 12 feet above flood stage (post-flood ima...
Ive posted a few links on Facebook to photos of our recent flooding from Hurricane Irene already. For those of you that havent seen those, heres a couple photos shot by a plane going overhead.Nearby ...
One Too Many Hybrid PumpkinAlso known as Bloodshot Pumpkin ;) Pumpkin-tinis in moderation.This years big Winter Squash/Pumpkin winner - and I have no clue what it is! Love the grey and green/blue mar...
Would you believe I have never eaten a green tomato? Well, at least not for another three weeks, that is!Tomatoes havent done so well in our garden this year, largely due to a lack of rain followed b...
To most people, the mention of "stuffed peppers" evokes flashbacks of a Dutch oven or pressure cooker full of stewed tomatoes and greyish-green bell peppers. Usually, the peppers have been bo...
Its official - cucumbers are the new zucchini. The crispers are full and there are bags of cucumbers in the kitchen, even cucumbers piled atop the radiator. Ive been afraid to pick any more for sever...
I love kitchen gadgetsOK, so its not food porn. However, it is SHINY!
Donnies MeccaI love the Art Deco windows!Some photos from opening day 2011 at Hershey Gardens:Lenten RosesIron Butterfly Bench by the Butterfly HouseUnfortunately, the Butterfly House wasnt open yetT...
Back in November, I thought pizza was out of the picture forever. Would you believe I didnt even like pizza until I moved to Pennsylvania?? Before being transplanted from the city to the mountains, p...
Plump Vif DEtampes from my gardenI cant believe its already time to start sowing pumpkins and squash. My dutiful husband has already tilled the pumpkin patch twice (Ive been busy working and the weed...
It was not without a great deal of trepidation that I titled this post! As I sit cuddled up with Ming the Bombay Brat and my warm laptop, the wind is gusting over the house like a mischievous Norse g...
Dont you just hate when some well-meaning individual lumps a bunch of mismatched ingredients together and then proudly presents you with this monster theyre masquerading as a traditional dish. Common...
I was inspired by this post over on FabFrugalFood a couple months ago and immediately set out to create my own apple chips. As mentioned in the past, Donnie wont let me anywhere near a mandoline slic...
Am I the only one out there that thinks of New Years Day as an extra birthday each year? While it may be another reminder that youre getting older (Im still shell-shocked from hitting the big 3-0 ove...
Every time I go to a store with bulk bins, I have to buy something new. This goodie bag may wait for weeks (months) untouched before I finally sacrifice it to a carefully chosen recipe. One such rece...
Last month, I miscalculated the start date of the Bloomsburg State Fair and almost had a mini meltdown. Control freaks dont take well to disappointment, eh? My husband called me from work after disco...
Ive been trying to fit in two hikes a week as part of my fitness regimen, and as an excuse to get out in the woods and make the most of the crisp Autumn air. Weve reached peak and the leaves are gorg...
This is just the beginning...The first healthy crop!Second crop in cold storage in the upstairs pantryAdded a couple more to be on the safe side. Its going to be a cold Winter!Hey, whats going on in ...
If youre following my fitness regimen, you know Ive been mixing it up a bit and adding some new elements like circuit training (a little kickboxing and jog intervals) and building up strength with in...
Why is it I never take enough photos? Wherever I go, whatever I do, the camera spends far too much time in my bag and I end up snatching the husbands SD card to retain those memories. Then again, loo...
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