Cayuga, you reminded me of a very fond memory! Our first batch of chicks were wandering around the coop aimlessly. A bantam showed up and I let...
I have never blanched basil, nor has it gone mushy and brown when frozen. Perhaps it is because I add just enough water to make a thick paste of...
Chopping fresh basil very fine and mixing with soft butter, then frozen in usable amounts, makes a great addition to pastas, or put a dab on...
Sjoerd, that is such an apt description! Do you still have a scar?
Mart, I've heard that Leghorns are good layers and meaner than a junk yard dog. I plead guilty to one case of chicken abuse. The first batch of...
It looked as if our squash plants were done for the season, but when I went to pull them out, I noticed new green leaves growing from the crown. I...
There is some dubious charity that calls me monthly. "Is Renee there? Well, maybe you can help me". And here comes the pitch for a donation. Had...
We have Eurasian Collared doves, also known as "ring necks" and although they are considered an invasive species, we still like them. Who wouldn't...
Netty, so glad to hear from you, although with that schedule we understand why you were just too tuckered out to post! I'm taking care of little...
Eileen, your hubby might like this quote from Benjamin Franklin: In wine there lies wisdom, in beer there lies freedom, and in water there lies...
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It's Saturday and promises to be warm, surprise! We do have a chance of rain in the forecast, which would be most welcome. Today I'll finish the...
Who would be so cruel, so mean as to wring a hen's neck? I am shocked!
Spector, if you have little jars saved from mustards, tapenades, etc. a bit of the rub would make a great gift. Be sure to add how it is used,...
I'm posting this separately so if you want, you can print it out. Warning: make your own using the proportions but not the amounts in the recipe....
The results are in, and y'all need to make Tuscan Rub! I used it as a rub on chicken breasts last night--heaven in the mouth! Some fell off into...
Sjoerd, guess who is saving paper towel tubes now? What a great idea, and I'll give it a try when I plant leeks next season. Thank you!
How do you keep your leeks so clean? We love leeks, and could grow them, but getting the sand out is almost impossible. Any tips greatly...
Sjoerd, the original recipe said that the Tuscan Rub was a good ingredient for marinades. I think your idea with mixing it with olive oil (and...
Sojerd, the rosemary and sage are chopped fine (separately). Then the garlic is minced and mixed into a paste with the coarse salt. The whole mess...
