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
self-sufficiency
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
Meet Wanda
Wanda is a widow. Her husband was killed and she is now alone. The family that once had her said she was depressed. I think that is so sad. I told the family that Wanda could come and live among our herd of chickens and I would do my best to get her a new family soon. Wanda … [Read more...] about Meet Wanda
Making Mozzarella
Yesterday after I went to pick up Wanda... (She's my new duck, more on her later this week!) I set out to get my dairy on. So with a little extra milk I had this week, I knew exactly what I should do. (Image borrowed from web) Mozzarella may look challenging, but honestly this … [Read more...] about Making Mozzarella
Garlic Growing and Pesky Little Felines
For the first time, EVER... this gal grew some amazing garlic. The key for me was planting in the fall. I have had many tell me you could plant in spring or fall, but it never worked in the spring for me. This was planted in the fall and it is just gorgeous now after I have … [Read more...] about Garlic Growing and Pesky Little Felines
