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Am I Blue
Perhaps you have not noticed, but it is Blueberry Season!! This means that every week under the guise of having my own market stall, I...
Jul 17, 20161 min read
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He hates being in the house
When Ansel came to live with us, he had been adopted once and returned. The family returned him because "he wasn't comfortable being in...
Jul 17, 20161 min read
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Dip it, Dip it Good!
From the family who brought you Pie-Day, and Fry-Day, and Fatter-Day, comes the best part of the meal - Dip !! All Dip, All The Time!...
Jul 17, 20161 min read
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Whine, Whiner, Whinest
Well yeah, that would be me, doing what I do best!!! Summertime on the farm is not for the lazy!! Just as I was congratulating myself on...
Jul 14, 20161 min read
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And now for a serious note
Sometimes I lose track of why I am keeping this little place on the interwebs - I keep thinking it is for my fledgling business, and it...
Jul 4, 20162 min read
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Farmer's Market Dinner - Jun 25
Meals prepared from the Farmer's Market push all my buttons (the good ones!!) The food is as fresh as it gets, the variety seems...
Jun 26, 20162 min read
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Ready or not
I am a list maker and a planner. Each day, I have a plan for what I am doing that day - gardening and livestock kick that plan in the...
Jun 19, 20161 min read
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But wait, there's more....
And it just keeps rolling along. Last night for dinner, we featured zucchini fritters. These were quite tasty, especially once I loaded...
Jun 14, 20161 min read
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Zucchini for the Win!!
The word "hangry" was made for me - I am kind of grumpy to begin with, but once I get hungry I am just unbearable. Every now and then it...
Jun 13, 20161 min read
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Raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens
This has been a busy few days, and one of the very best parts has been the addition of some new farm family members!! On Wednesday I got...
Jun 13, 20161 min read
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Herding Trials
A couple of my dogs are herding types, and I have often wondered if I could train them to herd my sheep (hint: no) Last weekend my...
Jun 11, 20161 min read
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My squash runneth over
Question - just how long can I whine about zucchini overload??? Answer - longer than you could possibly imagine!! The first year I...
Jun 8, 20162 min read
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Sunday in the afternoon
This really started on Saturday, with a busy day at the Farmer's Market - lots of fun, but 8-9 hours on my very sad knees made for a...
Jun 5, 20161 min read
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The Days of Summer
We have finally started summer!! I don't really care for the heat, but I very much love the foods! Had the first veggie curry from the...
May 30, 20161 min read
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The Hospital Hen Returns
A little over a year ago, Thorin Oakenshield was attacked by a hawk and badly injured. She lost the sight in one eye, half her wattle,...
May 30, 20161 min read
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Let there be dinner
One of the best things about being a grown-up is being able to whip together a wonderful dinner, starting from nothing. Not sure what...
May 27, 20161 min read
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It's the most wonderful time of the year
Uh no - not Christmas. It's BLT season!!! When you only have a few ingredients, you need to make every one count. Quality really...
May 27, 20161 min read
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A blending of cultures
I mean seriously, you knew this was gonna be about food, right? Excellent haul from the Farmer's Market today - fresh tomatoes and duck...
May 21, 20161 min read
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Fudge
I love fudge. I love caramel. Salted caramel fudge? Yes, please!!! SALTED CARAMEL FUDGE INGREDIENTS 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened...
May 18, 20162 min read
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Gardening May 2016
May is a wonderful time in the garden - things are growing and every day is something new. I got to spend a few hours weeding this...
May 17, 20161 min read
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