I spent a joyful evening post-Thanksgiving setting up some of our Christmas decorations. We have so many decorations since we have inherited them from so many sources, but it's ok. I love Christmas - the warm glow of lit garlands strung up around the house, stockings waiting to be stuffed with little treats, sweet treats … Continue reading Some Christmas Traditions
Month: November 2017
A Perry Update
My fermented pear cider stopped bubbling and cleared up so I racked it into a clean bucket to get the sediment out of the bottom. All that means is I siphoned it over, leaving the sediment in the original container. The recipe I used originally said you could make your cider fizzy if you added … Continue reading A Perry Update
Sweet Pea: Our Newest Rooster
Well, this is one time when I have to tell my husband: "Honey, you were right." When we had a little chick hatch from one of our eggs this fall, she was so sweet and won over my heart instantly. I worked so hard to keep that little chick alive. The broody hen who hatched … Continue reading Sweet Pea: Our Newest Rooster
A Walk In The Woods
My husband and I took a couple days at the start of this week to rest at a bed and breakfast about an hour from our house. With the busyness of working several jobs, maintaining the farm and animals, and keeping up with the complexity of a blended family we absolutely have to set aside … Continue reading A Walk In The Woods
Is it spring yet?
I really do love that I live in a place that has all four seasons. By the end of each, I’m ready for the next to begin. Late fall begins the time of rest moving into winter dormancy. It’s good for the spirit to have a time to rejuvenate before the cycles of growth begin … Continue reading Is it spring yet?
Ohio River Artisans Show Tomorrow & Saturday
If you’re looking for some fun one-of-a-kind gifts this year, come check us out this weekend at the Ohio River Artisans Craft Fair. We will be here tomorrow, Friday, 9 am - 7 pm and again on Saturday, 9 am - 3 pm. Location is the Amelia Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 State Route 125, … Continue reading Ohio River Artisans Show Tomorrow & Saturday
Poppyseed Chicken: An Easy Weeknight Meal
If you’re looking for an easy weeknight meal, try this recipe from our Aunt Robyn: Poppyseed Chicken. I prepared it this evening so I could try it out for the family cookbook and take some pictures. It was so easy, I asked Robyn if I could share it with you all too. She told me … Continue reading Poppyseed Chicken: An Easy Weeknight Meal
Finding Peace
I think everyone experiences periods in life that feel too hectic, less clear, maybe a little lost. I’m feeling one of those times now as we go through some changes in our family dynamics. This morning I looked out the window and I saw our Maple tree had turned red almost overnight. How beautiful, I … Continue reading Finding Peace
Divine Bread Pudding
Whenever I find myself with a lot of eggs in the fridge, I make a dish of this divine bread pudding. Tonight is one of those nights. The recipe is adapted from one found in a cookbook all about eggs: Egg by Blanche Vaughan. Divine Bread Pudding Ingredients 10 slices of bread or 5 plain … Continue reading Divine Bread Pudding
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