Jul. 2, 2008 My Blogaversary...
Wow! I just looked back and realized that I started this blog one year ago today. Who would have thought I would check today?! What fun things did I do on my blogaversary? My Brilliant and Talented Mom, Darling Daughter Number Two and I canned strawberry jam. We did two batches yesterday and two today. I now have 9 jars of strawberry jam. That should last me until September!
I was able to can all this using only one cup of honey! This was achieved by using this:
Note the: Any amount of sweetener. That was wonderful. The directions in the box even say to "feel free to experiment. This is a wonderful product. I will definitely be purchasing more of this! I order it from Breadbeckers.
|
*
What Other People Had To Say (1)
* Would You Like To Leave A Comment?
* Permanent Link
|
My children have renewed their love of birds. My daughters have always enjoyed it. When they were younger, they would walk around the backyard with their drawing books and their bird books looking for birds. They knew all of the different bird calls.
They have begun again and have introduced their little brothers to the study. The boys have been sharing with their "Punkin" (my father) their favorite bird books. We have come across so many new birds since this has started. My most favorite was this fella:
That is the most beautiful Pileated Woodpecker I have ever seen. Of course, it is the FIRST Pileated Woodpecker I have ever seen. My girls have been looking for it because they just realized they have been listening to it for quite a while. Now, how to get a better shot! |
*
What Other People Had To Say (0)
* Would You Like To Leave A Comment?
* Permanent Link
|
Jun. 16, 2008 Green Smoothie Revisited...
Okay, after the last attempt at a green smoothie, I gave it another shot. Introducing...my second attempt at a green smoothie.
Yes, it is pink. Much, much more successful. I made it with cherry juice, kale, pears, blueberries, and a banana. My Darling Daughter Number One was much happier with this one.
One problem, my blender is not strong enough to completely liquefy everything. I guess if we do not mind chewing our smoothies, it will not be a big deal.
|
*
What Other People Had To Say (1)
* Would You Like To Leave A Comment?
* Permanent Link
|
Jun. 16, 2008 I Started A Garden!!
Nothing like waiting till the last minute, but it could have been later! I could have waited till July!! I am so excited! So are the children. We were going to plant it in containers until after we bought the plants. Then I realized that I needed far more room.
And One Week Later...
I cannot believe that it grew THAT fast! Yes, I did over-plant for the space and yes, I have no idea how I am going to harvest the center of the garden, but I don't care...I planted a garden! I cannot wait to start harvesting!!
We planted 14 tomato plant (Roma, Big Boy, and grape), sweet potatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, yellow squash, okra, 4 types of pepper, cantaloupe, watermelon and way too many onions. There were so many onions that we planted them in the flower gardens!
|
*
What Other People Had To Say (1)
* Would You Like To Leave A Comment?
* Permanent Link
|
Jun. 4, 2008 My Green Smoothie Adventures...
Here is something to make you laugh. I ventured into green smoothie world today! I followed a little recipe off the internet and then changed it, of course! I did a bunch of strawberries and 2 cups of water, some ground flax seed (dark brown and way too much) and then some kale and spinach with agave nectar.
Okay... The concoction started out red, then I started adding the other ingredients. This became a "brown smoothie" which didn't look good. I think I may have officially lost My Wonderful Husband on name alone. I didn't get a picture (don't ask me why).
My garden has lots of nice organic matter in it now. The flax seed made it smell not very yummy. Darling Daughter Number Two asked if it would be safe to pour it on our plants. I told her that if we are putting it into our bodies, the plants will love it!! Darling Daughter Number One tried it and didn't mind, but she is looking forward to some improvement. My little trooper! I even added some orange juice to "help"! Do not worry, though. I am not daunted! I will prevail (Lord willing) .
|
*
What Other People Had To Say (1)
* Would You Like To Leave A Comment?
* Permanent Link
|
May. 27, 2008 Beauty of God's Creation |
