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    Gardening update

    April 11, 2013 - By 

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    Most of the seeds I started have come up.

    They have also survived Gracie. I put some tin foil up around the sides as some suggested that cats hate tin foil. Seems to have worked so far.

    I have 3 varieties of tomatoes, basil, thyme and parsley. My green onions have yet to sprout so I’m thinking  that I’ll have to try again with some other seed.

    I just love to look at the tiny little plants though, knowing the yummy goodness to come.

     

    Now if only Mother Nature would cooperate….20130411_1720 20130411_1719

    My gardens are a little full of snow right now from the latest storm.

    We had thunder and lightning with the snowfall this morning. Crazy Spring!! With more on the way.

    Don’t get me wrong, I am thankful for the snow. It provided much need moisture for the ground…I just wasn’t excited about the timing.

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    Seeds are started…must be Spring

    March 28, 2013 - By 

    seed cupsI got these started last week and now have a few bits of green coming up.  My biggest concern now is how am I going to keep the cat from grazing on my little sprouts!

    I’m thinking of wrapping the plant cart in some netting we have…if I can remember where I stashed it.

    Anyone have any tips for me on keeping the cat from grazing on my tender new veggie plants??

  • Blog - Kitchen

    In the kitchen

    February 27, 2013 - By 

    Monday was a “stay home” day for me knowing that the rest of my week was much busier. I made my list and got started as soon as everyone was out the door.

    I spent more than half the day working in the kitchen. First was my dad’s recipe for Whole Pea Soup, so much better than split pea. Although finding dried whole peas is very difficult in the stores.

    Next I started a batch of homemade bread, a recipe from my friend Sandy. I believe it was her grandma’s recipe.  I changed things a wee bit and the loaves still turned out really good.

    While the bread was rising I stirred up a batch of pumpkin muffins from the Betty Crocker cookbook with some healthy substitutions. The recipes call for it to be in bread loaves but I just adjusted my time a bit. 20130225_1452

    My last goodie before getting dinner prepped and in the oven was some Chewy, No Bake Granola Bars. They are so yummy! I put chocolate chips on half the bars since I’d rather have them plain. My photo was an afterthought as I was wrapping them up for individual servings.

    They are so good!!!

    I like domestic days…feels good to make things that are healthy and provide homemade, non-processed food for my family.