Here’s my big list of things I want to accomplish in 2022: Remodel The Kitchen We are currently on the hunt for a panel ready refrigerator and dishwasher. Unfortunately all of the ones we like so far are out of stock. Sell Enough Rugs to Buy an AGA Stove {$8443.55 of $22,000 earned so far} I sold a few new “AGA” earmarked pieces this past week to add to my total, and now I’m working on my next batch of rugs and pillows to offer in April. I am 40% of the way there!! Wahoo! Fill the Canning Cupboard {This is where the canning cupboard will go} No canning cupboard yet but the cupboard has arrived at the delivery...
It is our first week back at the community garden and here is what has wintered over for us. We have the strawberry and asparagus bed looking in fine shape. The garlic planted last fall is up and looking good. The "dwarf' thornless blackberry is starting to sprout new leaves and needs serious pruning. About a quarter row of spinach and a similar amount of arugula have survived under a row cover. (The bok choy I hoped would stick around has not.) Some of the perennial herbs like yarrow and chives are rebounding in the early spring warmth.The mustard green cover crop is dying back as planned and revealed an underplanting of 'White Egg' turnips that I had forgotten all...
These easy vegetable side dishes are perfect for pairing with just about any meal! There’s something for everyone, including family friendly options! In this post we’ll cover some cold vegetable side dishes, kid friendly vegetable side dishes, veggie side dishes, and green vegetable side dishes! There’s so much to cover, you’ll love how easy it is to make tasty sides that are a varried and simple. Making side dishes doesn’t have to mean the same old boring veggies from a can or a bag! We will also discuss frozen versus canned vegetables for these recipes and the benefits / drawbacks to each. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you make a purchase after clicking on a link,...
These pan-seared pork chops are seared in butter, infused with rich chicken broth, and topped with a mouthwatering velvet cream sauce. They’ll never believe how simple this recipe actually is! My husband doesn’t like gravy. Many of you who have been with me a while may remember me mentioning that from time to time. Although, after 17 years of marriage, I’ve learned that he really isn’t as opposed to it as he thinks he is. At some point in his life, “gravy” was tasted and terribly disliked and so the term itself always brings a slight flinch to his face. As a result, I have learned to use the word “sauce” in its place. A simple vocabulary switch and everyone...
Sautéed Mushrooms Add Sautéed Mushrooms to your go-to side dish list. They cook quickly, taste buttery, herby, and garlicky (a.k.a. DELISH), and have total steakhouse vibes that will make you feel fancy when you serve them. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It!0 I spent the first 3/4 of my life despising mushrooms and have been making up for lost time ever since I saw the light (for that story, check out the video in this Mushroom Soup post). From Grilled Portobello Mushrooms to Mushroom Tacos to Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff, mushrooms have become one of my favorite ingredients to make healthy, satisfying dishes. When it comes to fast sides you can pair with just about any...
