We have been overdue in a big job. Last week, we conquered that job. Shannon brought home a huge truck bed of wood shavings. The kids got a big kick of how it didn't fall out when we lowered the tailgate. We are easily amused. hahaI will spare you the pictures of … [Read more...] about Chicken Coop Clean-up
Archives for July 2013
Dewberry Jam
Over the weekend my children and 2 of my nieces that were staying with us went out and picked me some of the remaining dewberries. Remember Dewberries are very much like blackberries. They taste a lot like blackberries, but rather than grow up vines, they stay fairly low on … [Read more...] about Dewberry Jam
Whole Wheat Pizza Crust
Yesterday we had a beautiful day. Friends came over to can some green beans. We had an excellent time. We all came together with shared food and enjoyed a beautiful feast of fresh watermelon, peach cobbler, egg salad, sun-gold tomatoes, cucumbers, kale, lacto-fermented carrots, … [Read more...] about Whole Wheat Pizza Crust
Our Growing Garden Update:: 7.11.13
Our garden is growing beautifully! There are still TONS of weeds I need to do battle with, but we have had an extraordinary amount of rain and I just simply have not been able to go out and contend with. One of my favorite beds in the whole garden is my sunflower bed. I made … [Read more...] about Our Growing Garden Update:: 7.11.13
Super Simple Crockpot Applesauce
I like to buy apples in bulk. We can go through a LOT of them in this house. But, occasionally I will have them set and become soft. The family is not as fond of them then. I know... it is a bit spoiled, I suppose.All is not lost though! They are not to be thrown out to the … [Read more...] about Super Simple Crockpot Applesauce
