Lefse

Lefse is a thin Norwegian potato flatbread. Because of my Norwegian heritage on my dad’s side, lefse was something my mom would make around Christmas. She learned how to make it from my great-grandma. And now I usually make some at Christmastime too. Sometimes when I’ve made way too many… Read more“Lefse”

Tips for a successful garden

Vegetable garden with marigolds planted along the border.

Growing a vegetable garden is so rewarding. But gardening isn’t for everyone at every phase of life. I know because I experienced it. When I first tried gardening 20 years, my garden became a joke among people I knew. I barely had time to plant it let alone weed and… Read more“Tips for a successful garden”

Scalloped Potatoes

This is a basic, but delicious recipe for scalloped potatoes. To this basic recipe you can add ham, bacon, shredded cheese, diced onions or whatever you would like to try. Serves 4 – 6. INGREDIENTS: 5 -6                                         Potatoes, medium, peeled and thinly sliced 2 tbsp                                    Butter 2 tbsp                                    All-purpose… Read more“Scalloped Potatoes”

Garden Journal May 9, 2019

Vegetable garden with marigolds planted along the border.

On Monday, I planted three short rows of Romaine lettuce since lettuce likes the cool soil. I also planted a couple short rows of beets just to see how they do. We have had beautiful weather on Prince Edward Island this week, but the temperature is still a little cool,… Read more“Garden Journal May 9, 2019”