Archive for the ‘Kitchen’ Category

Garlic

Today, I will make my first batch of pickled garlic. I have been pickling Jalapeno peppers for years. My eldest son and his sons really like them. They get jars of pickled Jalapenos for Christmas.  This year, I will add the pickled garlic.  In addition, their Christmas goodies will include red sour kraut, plum jam, […]

August 10, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen

Really Good!

Two peaches (cut up), 12 ice cubes, 1 Tb. honey, and 1 Tb. lemon juice in a blender. Push button. Enjoy!!!

August 9, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen

Cucumbers

I found a great recipe for cucumber soup on line. It comes from “Eating Well” web site. It has some of my favorite things like chicken broth, garlic, onions, tomatoes and lots of cucumbers. To make it creamy , it calls for an avocado and yogurt. This soup can be served hot or cold.  The […]

July 25, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden, Kitchen

FYI – Herbs

I have been grinding up the dried herbs this morning. Got to thinking that maybe I should pass on some useful info about cooking with herbs.  For every tablespoon of fresh herb, you will need one teaspoon of dried herb. Just remember, it is three to one.  Somebody needs to know this.

July 10, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen

Home Made Pizza

We are having some friends over for dinner tonight. Bob is making his amazing pizza – crust and sauce from scratch. Most of the ingredients, except the cheese and mushrooms, will come from our little farm.  I  will cut some fresh basil, oregano, and chives from the herb garden to mix into his pizza sauce. […]

July 6, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen

Sun Oven

It is serious hot when I start cooking in my sun oven.  Last night, I soaked some back beans. This morning I added some turkey sausage, garlic, onions, salt and pepper. Next, I cut some fresh herbs and stirred the pot. (Oregano, Basil, and Chives) As I type, the pot of beans is simmering away […]

July 3, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
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Grinding Herbs

Yesterday, I picked and dehydrated Sage, Rosemary and Thyme. Today, they are being ground up and placed in jars . My kitchen smells delicious. Clouds of powdered herbs are floating around. It makes me want to cook something.

June 23, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden, Kitchen

Happy June

There is a lot going on for us this month. My Grandson is graduating,  my son and his family are visiting, we are both officiating at a wedding, and the garden has begun to produce. Our big project is to pick all the strawberries before the bad birds can get them. That means strawberry shortcake, […]

June 1, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations, Garden, Great Pyrs, Herds and Flocks, Kitchen, News

Rhubarb Crisp

The wind is fierce today. So strong, I can’t work in the garden. I have moved back  into the kitchen. There is serious Rhubarb Crisp happening today.  There are four pans of bubbling crisp in the oven and two more on the counter waiting to go in.  Some of this will go into the freezer […]

May 17, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen

Company

I am getting ready for company this week end. My farm helper is mowing the grass, the house is clean, and menus have been planned. All this is good. However, one of our female Great Pyrenees is looking ready to have her puppies. She is big, really big! Her spouts are filling up and all […]

April 11, 2012 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Great Pyrs, Kitchen