Archive for July, 2014

Resting and Reading

Sometimes, it is good to just “Rest”. I rest when I read. Currently reading “As America Has Done to Israel” by John P. Mcternan.  It is an insightful study and I am learning. History is a good teacher.  

July 11, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations

Currant Jelly

The Currant jelly did not jell. It has been renamed—” Currant Syrup for pancakes”. Yum!!!

July 10, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen

Dehydrating Herbs

Our screened  porch is my Dehydrating station.  Two American Harvester Dehydrators run around the clock. I like to dry my herbs before they flower. At this time, Basil, Sage, Dill,  Peppermint, Italian Parsley, and Cilantro are ready to be cut and dried.  Some go right into the dehydrators and others will be collected in big […]

July 8, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden

Strawberry Jam

Finally finished with all the strawberry jam for this year. The total is 23 jars.  Guess what my family is going to receive for Christmas?

July 8, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden, Kitchen

Flag Banners over the Garden

We fly the Flag banners over our garden. When I was a small child, my Grandparents had a Victory garden. It was during world War II and everyone did their  part to help with the war effort.  The banners fly over our garden at Milk and Honey Farm. It is my way of honoring my […]

July 6, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden

Saturday Night

Popcorn and an old John Wayne movie make a great Saturday night at our house.  Bob is making his secret blend of powdered cheese and herbs for the popcorn.  I Like John Wayne, I Love Bob!

July 5, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen

Jars

I am washing jelly jars, lots and lots of jelly jars. The canning of the strawberry jam continues. To keep things interesting, Bob just announced that the currents are ripe. That means current jelly.  The currents need picking before the birds find them. Next winter, when it is very cold in Minnesota, we will be […]

July 5, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Kitchen

Elderberry Blossoms

Elderberry syrup is great for coughs. As soon as these blossoms become berries, I will be making the syrup.  It is good to keep on hand in the pantry.

July 5, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden

Trusting

I will say of the Lord, ” He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” Psalm 91:2

July 4, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations

Lovely Square-foot Boxes

Our square foot garden boxes are planted with flowers, herbs, and veggies. This year, the veggies include wax beans, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, and tomatoes.  I plant the flowers  to attract the honey bees. I plant the flowers because they are pretty and make me Happy! Happy! Happy!

July 3, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Garden