Last week, our very springtime weather was about to take a major turn and remind us that winter is NOT over yet in the South. My daffodils were blooming so beautifully, I hated the thought of the frost biting them and losing all the beautiful color outside... so I rushed outside … [Read more...] about Sunshine on my table
Yellow and Blue and Sunflowers too.
Right in time for the cold snap... I got out some of my spring decor. Which is usually the way it goes, right? Or is it just me?I saw this idea on pinterest with this galvanized 'tire swing' and filling it with pretty spring flowers. You can find some gorgeous flowers … [Read more...] about Yellow and Blue and Sunflowers too.
Strawberry Jam! WITHOUT pectin!
I LOVE to learn new things. I also love to learn how to do something the "old fashioned way" too. And when some friends of mine were talking about making jam without pectin and LOW sugar, I was all ears! I learned some things along the way, and believe you me, it does take … [Read more...] about Strawberry Jam! WITHOUT pectin!
Water Kefir
Several years ago, I had many probiotic ferments going in my kitchen, but one of our absolute favorites was water kefir. Sadly, I neglected my old grains to the point of losing them without a chance for recovery. Thankfully though, with the wonderful web of communication and … [Read more...] about Water Kefir
The boys adventure
My computer is finally fixed again and I can update again! Several weeks ago my boys were able to go on an adventure to a state they have never been to... Arkansas! They were able to go on their first ever duck hunt. It was cold. And the ducks were a bit scarce, … [Read more...] about The boys adventure