Bindi is three weeks old on Thursday. Every evening it would get dark, and I would think, "There's another day I didn't milk Bessie." Then I'd feel sorry for myself for working so much at teaching and studying so much for those two college classes, and I'd have a pity party in my head. Then … Continue reading I MILKED MY COW!!!
Kitchen
Blueberries are soooo good!
I have wanted blueberry bushes forever for our farm. I finally decided that this is the year to plant them. We bought one from Rural King, and it is an Elliott blueberry bush. We are going to buy two more of a different variety from Tractor Supply this weekend and get those planted as well. … Continue reading Blueberries are soooo good!
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Trial run Thanksgiving
I bought two turkeys from the same little girl I purchased my other white birds from last summer and this summer. She couldn't take them to the fair (lots of poultry exhibits have been banned right now) so she gave me first dibs on them. I immediately went to see the little Amish lady who … Continue reading Trial run Thanksgiving
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The last of the cherries
These were washed and frozen on parchment paper on a cookie sheet. I just jiggled the paper to break them apart afterward, and then I measured them into quart size freezer bags, labeled them, and put them in the deep freeze. These will make yummy pie and shortcakes at a later date!
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Making maraschino cherries
I used some of the cherries we picked to make my own maraschino cherries! The recipe was straight forward and easy to follow. It said they'd last three weeks in the fridge, but according to this recipe they last for months. We'll see! Let's hope they taste good.
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Replacement canning supplies
If you shop yard sales, you might run across a black granite water bath canner. These are usually just a few dollars. Often, though, they're missing the rack and bottom piece which are essential for canning correctly. I was in a Do It Center (hardware store) and ran across this display of canning items. There … Continue reading Replacement canning supplies
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Junk drawer success
At the local auction Saturday night, I bought four of those little organizer boxes for $2 total. They're normally $3 each so I got a great deal! As soon as I got home, I knew exactly what to do with the boxes: organize the junk drawer! It was already somewhat organized, but everything didn't fit … Continue reading Junk drawer success
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Peepers update
80% of the eggs hatched! Not only that, ALL of the hatchlings are thriving so far! Romeo (the first hatched) is a little bully. He pecks the other chicks and chases them around the pen. He's the sweetest little thing when we handle him though; he's so tame he jumps right up on my hand … Continue reading Peepers update
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Sassafras!!!
Look what we found in the cleared land!
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Never alone
I swear that they know when any food container in this house is opened. Poor Ted. He's never alone for long if he has food... ...and they ... ...just.... ...wait. His face cracks me up when they stare and he eats. ROTFL
Striving Acres 