Raspberry Fields Forever

Okay, so raspberries grow on bushes, not in fields.  But the five little starts I planted two years ago (really six starts, but one died almost immediately) have multiplied till it seems they are going on forever into my garden.  I’m giving a bunch of starts away Friday – third time so far this year, not [...]

I Could Float An Ark In My Back Yard

I haven’t blogged since February.  Really??  February???? Guess I need to get better organized.  But then, I’ve been really busy.  Really, really busy.  And last month I got even busier, what with the new calling at church and all.  I’m not complaining mind you, just trying to justify my neglect of things. Before I continue, [...]

Peace and Pitas

Solitude.  Who knew I needed it so much. The basic difference between introverts and extroverts is that the first recharge their batteries through quiet solitude while the latter draw energy from being among people.  I’ve always known I’m an introvert, but even I am surprised at how much the quiet of the past two days has been a [...]

Staying Well Through Modern Medicine

I’ve started going to a “wellness doctor.”  So I can stay well for many years – I hope. First I had a lot of tests run, then the doctor told me what’s good and what’s bad and gave me a list of supplements to take and dietary habits to change.  Not that I didn’t already know we [...]

One of my Favorite Things

My dehydrator is full of apple slices and my house smells delightful.  Sort of a cross between an apple pie and a cider mill. Not only does it smell nice, but the kitchen is nice and warm from the warm, aromatic air. And best of all?  I can open the door (which I do often) and [...]

A Honey of a Job

Not everyone may agree, but I find bees fascinating and not terribly intimidating.  Today I proved it by stealing their cache of honey from my apiary. The hive on the left wintered over in place and the one on the right was populated this spring by a swarm Elaine caught that originated from one of [...]

It Feels Like Fall

The nights are chilly now and today stayed that way.  Leaves are browning and beginning to fall, the grass is burned up from lack of rain, and not much is growing. I picked what are probably my last tomatoes a few days ago but there are still many peppers coming on – if the weather [...]

Canning Salsa, Among Other Things

I had so much to do today I didn’t know where to start, but decided to can salsa anyway.  That was after I worked on a church presentation most of the morning and fixed the food for dinner guests. I have a lot of Roma tomatoes and someone had to do something with them.  I’ve [...]

Wheat Chili Recipe (UPDATED)

The Preparedness Fair was a lot of fun, but I missed getting a few of the recipes onto the CD.  My apologies to everyone. Here is the recipe for the yummy Wheat Chili Linda made for the event. WHEAT CHILI Brown:   1 lb. ground beef Saute:     1 large onion – chopped Stir in:     4 Tbs. flour                [...]

Normal Will Never Be The Same

I have been so busy I haven’t even blogged in weeks.  So, here’s a few minutes of catching up on what’s happening. Other than spending three days at a state township convention having my brain filled with even more facts one would never have suspected I’d need to know, I’ve spent this month preparing for a self [...]