Caramelized Onions - a tasty addition to any dish! There are so many ways to use delicious caramelized onions. Of course, the first thing that pops into mind is putting them on top of a perfectly grilled hamburger but topping a burger isn't the only use for these gently sautéed onions. They go great in a number of egg dishes like frittatas, omelets, or on top of scrambled eggs. Burgers aren't the only sandwich that they can be used on. They add great flavor to sandwiches like Philly cheese … [Read More...]
Easy Microwave Herbed Potatoes
This potato recipe is perfect for those nights that it's a marathon race to get dinner on the table, or actually its more like a sprint! In my repertoire of quick sides is a quick and easy favorite, Herbed Potatoes cooked in record time in the microwave. I have to admit that I don't cook a lot with microwave but particularly in the warm summer months, its a great way not to heat up your kitchen. I use the microwave to make popcorn, I reheat things in it, and I do cook potatoes in it when I … [Read More...]
How to Blog Basics – 2
How to Blog Basics - Step 2 - Choose a Domain Name and Sign Up for a Hosting Plan The choosing and registering of a domain name is your next step. You've chosen a subject/niche and a name for your blog so now you need to decide on a domain name and register it. A domain name will be your address on the Internet. I had chosen The Wilderness Wife for my blog name and wanting to keep my domain as short and easy to remember I chose wildernesswife.com for my domain name. You'll have to check and … [Read More...]
How to Blog Basics – 1
How to Blog Basics -1 So you want to know how to blog! So you want to learn how to blog? Whether your intent is to share your life with family and friends, or you need a job or to make a little extra money, there are things you are going to need to know get started You can make a living from blogging full time or supplement your finances doing it part time. But (there's always a but) I'm being totally honest with you, there are no overnight successes. Blogging is not a "get rich quick … [Read More...]
Rhubarb Recipes and Growing Rhubarb in your Garden
Rhubarb Recipes and How to Garden Rhubarb It's time to dig out my rhubarb recipes. Spring is here. The snow is almost all gone with just a bit of the icy white stuff lingering around the edge of the fields. I spent yesterday cleaning out around the perennial plants and adding a new layer of compost to my rhubarb plants. They are looking great again this year and I will start harvesting them in a couple of weeks. I brought these plants with me when we moved here from New Hampshire over 20 … [Read More...]
20 Free Mother’s Day Cards & Printables
Best Last Minute Mother's Day Gift for the Procrastinator! A Grammy Mouse Home Portrait Free Mother's Day Cards & Printables to help you celebrate Mothers Day with your Mom! We searched the web for some Free Mother's Day Cards & Printables that you can embellish and personalize to make your Mom feel special this Mothers Day. We found these 20 free printable Mother's Day cards that will make you the apple of Mom's eye. Why not make a party out of the day with this free printable … [Read More...]
Best GPS Dog Tracker Collar – Whistle
Missing Pet? A Whistle GPS Dog Tracker Collar is the solution! I love our Whistle GPS Dog Tracker! The Whistle certainly helps relieve a lot of stress and worry. "Lost Dog"!! You've seen those notices around town. A picture of a an adorable pet with the words "LOST is definitely a heartbreaker. You know there is a heart broken family who beloved pet has disappeared without a trace. You can try to eliminate all the variables with a fenced-in yard, ID tags, keeping your pet inside when … [Read More...]
The Feline Odd Couple loves 9Lives®
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MorrisKnowsBest #CollectiveBias Chuckles and Aiko – opposites do attract! They are uniquely different and yet the best of friends just like Felix and Oscar from the old sitcom The Odd Couple. Our male cat, Chuckles (Chuck for short), has smooth sleek black fur that he keeps fastidiously groomed. Aiko has a somewhat long coat hair that often appears disheveled and a little … [Read More...]
Best Moist Strawberry Rhubarb Bread Recipe
First we need Rhubarb and Strawberries for our Bread - Timing is everything! I love making this strawberry rhubarb bread recipe. One of the earlier plants that comes up in my garden is my rhubarb. I'm not sure what variety it is but its a special plant to me. When we moved here to northern Maine from New Hampshire, my dad gave it to me to bring with me. It was divided from the plant he had in his garden for many years. My rhubarb is a living reminder of him and his gardening. That was 27 years … [Read More...]
Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Mashed Potatoes - as my son says, the perfect delivery system for Gravy Mashed potatoes are the favorite potato dish at the Thompson household, particularly if the main dish has any form of gravy as a side dish. And being from Aroostook County, Maine, I know my potatoes. Here in our region we have huge commercial potato farms and have a wide range of locally grown potatoes available. My favorite variety for Mashed Potatoes is the Russet. It's a starchy potato that breaks down well when … [Read More...]
Make an easy Easter Egg Tree!
How to Make an easy Easter Egg Tree a family tradition to share with your kids! We can thank the Germans for the tradition of the Easter Egg Tree. They have been decorating trees with colorful eggs for centuries. No one is quite sure about the reasoning behind the Easter Egg Tree or exactly when the tradition started. It may have begun as a secular practice with pagan roots as the egg was an ancient symbol of life. Spring was a time to celebrate new life as nature renewed itself so it became … [Read More...]